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Gretsch is proud to offer the G5237 Electromatic Double Jet FT, a chambered double-cutaway guitar that roars with authentic Gretsch tone and style. Its chambered mahogany body resonates with full, balanced tone across the tonal spectrum, providing a strong foundation for the included Black Top Filter'Tron pickups. These high-output pickups pump out the quintessential punch and clarity Gretsch is known for, allowing this Double Jet to cut through at any volume.

Chambered Mahogany Body Produces Loud, Clear Tone

The G5237 Electromatic Double Jet FT's chambered mahogany body enhances resonance for robust lows, rich mids and smooth highs. Its arched maple top further focuses the tone, resulting in a balanced acoustic voice that provides an ideal platform for the included pickups.

Black Top Filter'Tron Pickups Deliver Quintessential Gretsch Power

The G5237 Electromatic Double Jet FT's Black Top Filter'Tron pickups take full advantage of the chambered mahogany body to produce wide, transparent tone with all the punch and clarity Gretsch is known for. These high-output pickups allow this Double Jet to cut through whether playing clean, crunchy or fully cranked.

Individual Volume Controls Provide Total Tonal Control

The G5237 Electromatic Double Jet FT provides a level of tonal control rarely seen in guitars at this price point. Individual volume controls for each pickup allow you to blend the pickups to your taste, while a master tone control lets you dial in just the right amount of treble. A treble bleed circuit ensures your tone stays bright even when rolling back the master volume.

Gretsch Guitars G5237 Electromatic Double Jet FT Electric Guitar Surf Green and White
Gretsch Guitars G5237 Electromatic Double Jet FT Electric Guitar Surf Green and White
Gretsch Guitars G5237 Electromatic Double Jet FT Electric Guitar Surf Green and White

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  • 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 thumbnail inlays 
  • Black Top Filter’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 
  • Gretsch G-cutout tailpiece
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Body
  • Body Type: Double Cutaway
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Body wood: Chambered Mahogany
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: Mahogany
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.6"
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Other
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Pearloid Thumbnail
  • Nut width/material: 1.687 in. (42.8 mm)
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary Humbucker
  • Control layout: Individual volume, Master volume, Master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-Way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed Bridge
  • Bridge design: Individual saddle
  • Tailpiece: Trapeze 
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Chrome
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-String
  • Case: Sold Separately
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Country of Origin: China

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Gretsch® Instrument Limited Lifetime Warranty FMIC warrants your Gretsch brand instrument to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original retail purchaser, except that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Gretsch Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. FMIC has established a network of independent Authorized Service Centers for warranty service. The Gretsch Dealer from whom you purchased your instrument may also be authorized for warranty service and should be the first point of contact when service of any kind is required for your Gretsch instrument. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to an Authorized Service Center, with your sales receipt as proof of purchase, during the applicable warranty period. Defective components that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced (at FMIC's discretion) without charge. Remedies beyond normal service repair of any Gretsch instrument require both an evaluation and confirmation of the defect and a direct recommendation to FMIC from an Authorized Service Center for alternative considerations. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on Gretsch instruments are the responsibility of the purchaser, as is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are considered normal Dealer product preparation, and are not covered by this warranty. See complete details at http://www.gretschguitars.com/resources/warranty.html

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4.94

17 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

G5237 Wonderful & Warm
G5237 Wonderful & Warm
Althoug to me no guitar is "the one," this guitar is the one
Fabulous Tone, Stunning Appearance, It's a Gretsch!
Fabulous Tone, Stunning Appearance, It's a Gretsch!
Fabulous Tone, Stunning Appearance, It's a Gretsch!
Fabulous Tone, Stunning Appearance, It's a Gretsch!
Fabulous Tone, Stunning Appearance, It's a Gretsch!
Fabulous Tone, Stunning Appearance, It's a Gretsch!
My first Gretsch
My first Gretsch
My first Gretsch
My first Gretsch
You don't need a bigsby on your Gretsch!
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming14
  2. Practicing12
  3. Recording12
  4. Rock Concerts8
  5. Small Venues6
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. Neck dive when standing1
  3. A little wonky1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced10
  2. Novice6
  3. Professional Musician1
Pros
  1. Good Tone17
  2. Fun To Play16
  3. Good Pick Up16
  4. Good Feel15
  5. Solid Electronics14

Reviewed by 17 customers

  • Beautiful guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byCathy

    fromWv

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Great sound and beautiful guitar

  • G5237 Wonderful & Warm

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byRudy

    fromDearborn, MI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Perfect out of the box w stock strings. Great feel along the Neck/fretboard and the action is good! Frets are smooth; pick ups/pots/selectors allow for a great range of Sonic tonality! Lush/warm Gretsch sounds; gets punchy w treble bleed. Neck dive when standing; use leather strap.

  • Can't beat this deal! (Just buy it!)

    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byGeoff

    fromFrostburg l, Md

    I ordered this Gretsch on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and it was deliverer the following Saturday (impressive!). I don't have enough discipline to wait the obligatory 24hrs and unboxed it after about 8 hrs. Tuned it up and it was already intonated almost perfectly! I mean, it really seemed like the guitar was set up and detuned for travel. Now to the sound! It t has that Gretsch sound! At least to my ears. Sounds great clean, overdriven and with fuzz! Responds well to picking dynamics! And have I mentioned it's freaking beautiful! Went over it as carefully as I could and it appears to be pretty much flawless. Bottom line, this is a lot of guitar for the asking price. It's an amazing deal at this current sale price! If f you're on the fence, just do it! You won't be disappointed!

  • Excellent Guitar!

    5

    submitted9 months ago

    byStephen

    fromIowa

    I was not expecting much due to the low price of this guitar, but it looks amazing and sounds great! I could not be happier!

  • Althoug to me no guitar is "the one," this guitar is the one

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJohn

    fromTacoma WA

    A friend helped me go through la ot guitars at GC. She did an interview after each one, asking me what I liked or didn't about each. The Double Jet ended up on top. I took it up to the counter because I didn't want to let this one get away and took the hit to my credit card. The guitar feels like an extension of my body. Last weekend, I put a Bigsby B3 on it. It added a whole new layer of feel to the guitar. Now it feels like an extension of my soul

  • Fabulous Tone, Stunning Appearance, It's a Gretsch!

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byJeremy

    fromPort Saint Lucie, FL

    I am (primarily) a bass player. I do enjoy (occasionally) butchering things on guitar. A couple of months ago, one of these appeared in my local Guitar Center and I was IMMEDIATELY attracted to it because of the color and the white Pearloid. It reminded me of a '57 Chevy. However, I was in the middle of a "gear purge" and buying something brand-spanking new was NOT on my bingo card. Every so often, I would check to see what was new and this Gretsch was still there. A few weeks post-purge, I was missing the Squier Telecaster that I had shed. I did not know if Gretsches were good at the Twang so I decided to give the G5237 a try. Wow! was I impressed. This thing has all the twang I was looking for. It is well-made and absolutely beautiful.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted9 months ago

    asked bybassguy

    fromIowa

    What kind of case that would meet TSA requirements would fit this guitar?

    What kind of case that would meet TSA requirements would fit this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Gator Flight Pro V3 TSA Series ATA Molded Electric Guitar Case Gray

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bySix strings six shooter

    fromSan Diego, CA

    Which bigsby fits on the G5237?

    Which bigsby fits on the G5237?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byStone Mcbeatle

    fromNew Kensington pa

    Is anyone having toggy switch problems ?

    Is anyone having toggy switch problems ?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call for product support 877-560-3807

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromNY, NY

    What brand and gauge are the strings that come with the guitar?

    What brand and gauge are the strings that come with the guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byIan

    fromCary, NC

    Is there enough room to cut out a spot for a Gibson humbucker between the two existing pickups? I'm trying to get as close to the early Malcolm Young sound as I can as cheap as I can.

    Is there enough room to cut out a spot for a Gibson humbucker between the two existing pickups? I'm trying to get as close to the early Malcolm Young sound as I can as cheap as I can.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    In a case like this we recommend having a qualified guitar tech look at the guitar

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked bycmiri19

    fromMacomb, MI

    What hard or soft cast will this fit in?

    What hard or soft cast will this fit in?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "Musician's Gear MGMELP Molded ABS Electric Guitar Case"

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byTony

    from94954

    Do any of you notice a lot of neck dive? This guitar checks all the boxes for the guitar I'm looking for, but neck dive is a concern. Thanks for your help.

    Do any of you notice a lot of neck dive? This guitar checks all the boxes for the guitar I'm looking for, but neck dive is a concern. Thanks for your help.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    They will all have the same balance.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byBush ll

    fromundisclosed

    How much does the guitar weight?

    How much does the guitar weight?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    7 lbs 7 oz.

  • submitted5 years ago

    asked byTreetop

    fromundisclosed

    What kind of case does this guitar need

    What kind of case does this guitar need

    Open Reply - Beau
    The Gretsch Guitars Electromatic G2162 Gig Bag is what is recommended for use with this guitar.