Gretsch G5260T Electromatic Jet Baritone in Black

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£639.00

This is the Gretsch G5260T Electromatic Jet Baritone in Black from Gretsch, now available in the Guitar category on Guitars Pedals Amps and Stuff.. Read More below.

Description

Here's What Gretsch Say About the G5260T Electromatic Jet Baritone

The all-new G5260T Electromatic® Jet™ Baritone with Bigsby® captures essential Jet power and fidelity at sub-sonic levels.

The Jet Baritone rattles foundations with dual Gretsch® mini humbucking pickups that capture thundering lows while retaining a piano-like articulation and definition for intoxicating sonic size and width at every level of gain. Simple tone-shaping is provided by a three-position toggle switch as well as master volume and master tone controls.

An elongated 29 ¾”-scale accommodates lower tunings without loss of string tension, while the sturdy bolt-on maple neck is topped with a comfortable 12” radius laurel fingerboard featuring 22 medium jumbo frets.

Other premium features and appointments include an anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge, Bigsby B50 tailpiece, pearloid NeoClassic™ inlays, white binding with purfling and chrome hardware.

Features

  • Solid mahogany body
  • Bolt-on maple neck
  • 12”-radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays
  • Dual Gretsch® mini humbucking pickups
  • Three-position toggle switch, master volume and master tone controls
  • Bigsby® B50 tailpiece
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge
  • White binding with black/white purfling
  • Chrome hardware

Specifications

  • Collection: Electromatic®
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Body Finish: Gloss
  • Upper Bout: 10” (254 mm)
  • Lower Bout: 13” (330.2 mm)
  • Waist: 8.25” (209.55 mm)
  • Neck: Maple, Thin “U”
  • Neck Finish: Gloss
  • Fingerboard: Laurel, 12” (305 mm)
  • Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
  • Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.685” (42.8 mm)
  • Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
  • Scale Length: 29.75” (756 mm)
  • Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic™
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby®-Licensed B50 Vibrato
  • Pickguard: Silver Plexi with Black Gretsch® & Electromatic® Logos
  • Pickups: Gretsch® Mini Humbucking (Bridge & Neck)
  • Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Control Knobs: G-Arrow
  • Hardware Color: Chrome
  • Strings: D’Addario® EXL157 Nickel Plated Steel (.014-.068 Gauges, Tuned B to B)

About the manufacturer

Gretsch

Gretsch guitars are renowned for their distinctive tone, vintage style, and craftsmanship that has defined rockabilly, country, and classic rock for decades. Founded in Brooklyn in 1883, Gretsch became iconic through artists like Chet Atkins, George Harrison, and Brian Setzer, whose twangy, resonant sound came from the brand’s signature hollow and semi-hollow body designs. With features such as Filter’Tron pickups, Bigsby tremolos, and ornate finishes, Gretsch guitars blend elegance with attitude. Whether it’s the warm chime of a White Falcon or the punch of a Duo Jet, Gretsch instruments continue to offer timeless character and individuality for players who want something truly unique.

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