Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut With V-Stoptail Laurel Fingerboard Olive Metallic

Name: Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut With V-Stoptail Laurel Fingerboard Olive Metallic
Brand: Gretsch
SKU: 2517110598
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True Jet™ Essence with Broad’Tron™ Might The all-new G5220 Electromatic® Jet™ BT Single-Cut with 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 […]

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Description

Description

True Jet™ Essence with Broad’Tron™ Might

The all-new G5220 Electromatic® Jet™ BT Single-Cut with 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.

Features

Single-cut chambered mahogany body with maple top for a strong sonic profile and exceptional acoustic balance
Lower set mahogany neck for effortless access and performance
12″-radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
Dual Black Top Broad’Tron™ pickups
Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone and individual pickup volume controls
V-Stoptail
Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge
Upgraded appointments include bound headstock, plain-face head cap, vintage-inspired purfling, Big Block inlays and closed back tuning keys

Specs

Series – Electromatic
Colour – Olive Metallic
Orientation – Right-Handed
Country of Origin – China

Body

Body Material – Mahogany
Body Finish – Gloss
Body Shape – Jet™
Body Top – Arched Maple
Body Binding – White with B/W Purfling
Body Back – Mahogany
Body Style – Gretsch® Chambered Body Guitars

Neck

Neck Material – Mahogany
Neck Finish – Gloss
Neck Shape – Thin “U”
Neck Construction – Set-Neck
Fingerboard Radius – 12″ (305 mm)
Scale Length – 24.6” (625mm)
Fingerboard Material – Laurel
Position Inlays – Pearloid Big Block
Side Dots – Black
Number of Frets – 22
String Nut – Synthetic Bone
Nut Width – 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
Nut Material – Synthetic Bone

Hardware

Bridge – Anchored Adjusto-Matic™
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece – Gretsch® V-Stoptail
Bridge Mounting – Anchored
Pickguard – Black Plexi w/ Gold Gretsch® Logo
Pickup Covers – Chrome
Control Knobs – G-Arrow
Switch Tip – Chrome
Hardware Finish – Chrome
Tuning Machines – Die-Cast
Strings – Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Neck Plate – None
Strap Buttons – Gretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs

Electronics

Bridge Pickup – Black Top Broad’Tron™
Middle Pickup – N/A
Neck Pickup – Black Top Broad’Tron™
Pickup Configuration – Broad’Tron™ / Broad’Tron™
Controls – Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume with Treble Bleed, Master Tone, 3-Way Toggle

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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