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Gretsch G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT Electric Guitar in Black

£479.00

Here's what Gretsch say about the G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT True Jet™ Essence with Broad'Tron™ Might The all-new G5222 Electromatic® Double Jet™ BT V-Stoptail delivers Broad'Tron™ power with classic Jet clarity. Chambered Mahogany Bodies At the heart of each Electromatic Jet BT is a chambered mahogany body with maple top that produces a rich, present […]

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Description

Here's what Gretsch say about the G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT

True Jet™ Essence with Broad'Tron™ Might

The all-new G5222 Electromatic® Double Jet™ BT V-Stoptail delivers Broad'Tron™ power with classic Jet clarity.

Chambered Mahogany Bodies

At the heart of each Electromatic Jet BT is a chambered mahogany body with maple top that produces a rich, present mid-range that accentuates big lows and shimmering highs.

All-new Black Top Broad'Tron Pickups

A pair of Black Top Broad'Tron pickups drive the chambered mahogany body with maple top through thick, aggressive overdrive while maintaining astounding definition and note balance suitable for the most pristine clean tone.

Versatile Controls

The Electromatic Jet BT is equipped with essential features that give you complete tonal control. The combination of individual pickup volume controls, master tone and master volume with treble bleed circuit provides intuitive global control over your pickup and tone settings.

Key Features

  • Double-cut chambered mahogany body with arched maple top
  • Lower set mahogany neck for effortless access and performance
  • 12”-radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic™ inlays
  • Black Top Broad’Tron™ pickups
  • Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone, bridge pickup volume control, neck pickup volume control and three-position toggle switch
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge
  • V-Stoptail
  • Black pickguard
  • Chrome hardware
  • Available in Aged Natural, Jade Grey Metallic, London Grey and Walnut Stain

Specifications

Body

  • Body Shape: Jet™
  • Top Material: Arched Maple
  • Body Material: Mahogany
  • Binding: White with B/W Purfling
  • Finish: Gloss

Neck

  • Material: Mahogany
  • Profile: Thin "U"
  • Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
  • Fingerboard Material: Laurel
  • Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
  • Number Of Frets: 22
  • Frets: Medium Jumbo
  • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
  • Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
  • Joint: Set-Neck
  • Finish: Gloss

Hardware

  • Finish: Chrome
  • Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ w/Gretsch® "V" Stoptail
  • Tuning Machines: Die-Cast
  • Pickguard: Black Plexi Pickguard with White Gretsch® Logo
  • Control Knobs: G-Arrow
  • Strap Buttons: Gretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs

Electronics

  • Bridge Pickup: Black Top Broad’Tron™
  • Neck Pickup: Black Top Broad’Tron™
  • Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume with Treble Bleed, Master Tone
  • Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
  • Output Jack: 1/4"

Miscellaneous

  • Strings Gauge: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
  • Case: None

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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