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Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Center Block Double-Cut Electric Guitar - Single Barrel Burst

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Maple Top, Back, and Sides, Maple Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Bigsby B70 Tailpiece - Single Barrel Burst
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A Classic Double-Cut Semi with Bigsby

Teeming with classic Gretsch styling, the G5622T Electromatic is in a class of its own. This double-cutaway semi-hollowbody electric guitar delivers a shimmering sparkle — and that’s before you even plug it in! Amplified, the G5622T exhibits a balanced sound, thanks to its Black Top Broad’Tron humbuckers, while a weight-relieved center block provides feedback-free performance — even under high gain. You’ll appreciate the comfortable playability of this semi’s U-shaped neck, and its Bigsby B70 tailpiece serves up all the texture and sustain you could ever want. Make no mistake, the Gretsch G5622T Electromatic is a surefire way to chase the vintage hollowbody tones you’ve always craved.

Laminated maple body provides excellent tonal definition

Maple is one of the most lively, bright, and colorful tonewoods out there, which is exactly why Gretsch decided to make their G5622T Electromatic almost entirely out of this wonderful wood. This semi-hollowbody’s laminated body yields a wonderfully snappy, open tone that — when combined with the balanced character of its Black Top Broad’Tron pickups — cuts through a dense mix and sounds great in any situation.

Long spruce center block delivers feedback-free hollowbody tone

Thanks to its long spruce center block, you get a lot of tonal bang for your buck with the Gretsch G5622T Electromatic. Running the full length of the body, the center block allows the otherwise hollow body to resist resonant-frequency feedback. At Sweetwater, we’ve found that this weight-relieved center block lets us rock out louder, with more gain, without our amplifier squealing out of control. Plus, spruce is a snappy tonewood, and since the center block connects with the bridge, the note definition, the clarity, and the sustain on the Electromatic are amazing.

Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece adds vintage character

For those who love mellow vibrato, you’ll be jazzed about the Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece that’s installed on the G5622T Electromatic. You can use this tremolo system to create smooth dipped chords and accented bends. The character and vintage vibe of the Bigsby doesn’t just sound great, it looks great, too. The B70’s rugged construction ensures that you’ll be able to create subtle vibrato textures for years to come.

Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Double-cutaway semi-hollowbody electric guitar with classic Gretsch styling
  • Laminated maple body delivers an incredibly snappy, open tone
  • Broad’Tron pickups balance out your tone beautifully
  • Weight-relieved spruce center block yields feedback-free hollowbody tone
  • Highly playable thin U-shaped maple neck with laurel fingerboard
  • 3 volume controls and 1 tone control create exceptional sonic flexibility
  • Bigsby B70 tailpiece lets you perform smooth bends

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Semi-hollowbody
  • Body Shape G5622T Electromatic
  • Body Material Laminated Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Single Barrel Burst
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Standard U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnails
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.6"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Graph Tech NuBone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Anchored Adjusto-Matic Bridge with Bigsby B70 Vibrato
  • Tuners Die-cast Sealed
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Black Top Broad'Tron Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Black Top Broad'Tron Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2508300593

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Rated 5/5

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I'm a big fan of Gretsch guitars- this is the 3rd in my current stable- with a G5230T (MIC) & G5420T (MIK). Totally impressed with the fit & finish of all of my purchases. I've found each one to be a tremendous value for the money. The 5622T is a perfect middle position between the solid body 5230T (chambered) and the hollow body 5420T. Really enjoy the BT Broad'Tron pickups a great deal- clarity, depth, chime- a great pickup for me- sounds superb through my tube amp. It's a gorgeous looking beast- extremely comfortable to play- certainly not as heavy as it might look- but feels solidly built. I recommend a 'squishy spring' replacement for the Bigsby and don't have issues with de-tuning. This guitar can do it all- from super clean to serious distortion- it's become my favorite to play. Try one out- or roll the dice like I did- I'm confident you won't be disappointed! Beautiful setup by the tech team at Sweetwater- and thanks to my dude Alan Reyes for excellent support and service as always.
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What a HONEY!

Beautiful fit and feel; GREAT sound. The ability to mix the volumes between Bridge and Neck pickups on the dual setting while having an overall master volume to control the sound is wonderful and makes the guitar versatile. With the Amp set to twang with some reverb, I am back to the greatest Rock Sound I know and `this thing has fantastic output.

I own an old Gretsch Clipper from the late50's (single pickup) and a STRAT. Did not think I could beat the Strat, but this one does.

LOVE IT!
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