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Treat yourself and audiences to decades of delectable Gretsch tone with this incredibly affordable yet professional-grade hollowbody. Loaded with vintage-voiced FT-5E Filter'Tron humbucking pickups, an Adjusto-matic bridge, and a Bigsby B60 vibrato, the G5420T Electromatic conjures the subtle pitch modulation and articulate chime Gretsch is known for. A 3-way pickup switch and four controls — including a master volume with treble-bleed circuitry — ensure you'll have no problem summoning the legendary sounds this hollowbody was built to produce. The G5420T Electromatic melds vintage style with modern playability.

FT-5E Filter'Tron Pickups Deliver Legendary Gretsch Tone

The G5420T Electromatic is equipped with a pair of FT-5E Filter'Tron humbucking pickups that provide the punchy, full-bodied tone Gretsch is renowned for. These vintage-voiced pickups are wound to vintage specs to authentically capture the chime and articulate snap of classic Gretsch hollowbodies from the 1950s and '60s. With a 3-way pickup switch, you can select either pickup individually or blend them together for complex tones with enhanced lows, clear mids and chiming highs.

Bigsby B60 Vibrato Tailpiece Adds Signature Gretsch Shimmer

No Gretsch hollowbody would be complete without a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece. The G5420T Electromatic features a Bigsby B60 vibrato that provides the subtle pitch modulation Gretsch guitars are known for. Adding a shimmering quality to your tone, the Bigsby vibrato tailpiece lets you bend notes up and down to create signature Gretsch sounds. Coupled with the Adjusto-matic bridge, the Bigsby B60 vibrato tailpiece helps this hollowbody sing with articulate chime and punch.

Maple Neck and Laurel Fingerboard Balance Playability and Tone

The G5420T Electromatic hollowbody features a maple neck with a comfortable C profile and 12" radius laurel fingerboard. The maple neck provides rigidity and focus to the tone of the hollow mahogany body. The laurel fingerboard, which is slightly softer than rosewood, helps balance playability and tone. Together, the maple neck and laurel fingerboard make this hollowbody a joy to play while complementing its articulate, vintage-inspired tone.

Classic Gretsch Style with Modern Refinements

With elegant arches, bound F-holes and gold hardware, the G5420T Electromatic exudes Gretsch style. The smaller late-1950s-inspired bound headstock, pearloid thumbnail inlays, secured Adjusto-Matic bridge and open-back tuning machines offer a nod to Gretsch's storied past. However, modern refinements like a treble-bleed circuit, GraphTech NuBone nut and simplified electronics ensure this hollowbody plays and sounds its best while being incredibly affordable.

Gretsch Guitars G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollowbody Single-Cut Electric Guitar Orange Stain
Gretsch Guitars G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollowbody Single-Cut Electric Guitar Orange Stain

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  • Maple top and body
  • Maple neck with Classic C profile
  • Laurel fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets
  • Dual FT-5E Filter'Tron humbuckers
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Body
  • Body Type: Hollow body
  • Top wood: Laminated maple
  • Body wood: Laminated maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck shape: C
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Scale length: 24.6"
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fret size: Medium-jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Thumbnail
  • Nut width/material: 1.687"/GraphTech
Electronics
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Proprietary humbucker
  • Bridge: Proprietary humbucker
  • Control layout: Master volume, Master tone, Individual volume, Individual volume
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Special electronics: Treble-bleed circuit
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Fixed bridge
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby
  • Tuning machines: Vintage-style
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Orientation: Right-handed

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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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Great Guitar.
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Best Uses
  1. Practicing9
  2. Jamming8
  3. Recording8
  4. Rock Concerts7
  5. Small Venues7
Cons
  1. Flat Sound1
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  2. Professional Musician3
  3. Novice1
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  1. Fun To Play12
  2. Good Feel11
  3. Good Tone11
  4. Good Pick Up9
  5. Solid Electronics9

Reviewed by 12 customers

  • Right to the top!

    5

    submitted25 days ago

    byNoah

    fromNapa, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've been looking at hollow body guitars for a few months now and am very happy with the one I chose. The Gretsch Electromatic is a great guitar. Easy to play, sounds great unplugged as well as plugged in. I play this thing everyday now. I love it….its beautiful as well. # sweepstakes

  • I would buy again ,looks great and plays and sounds great to

    5

    submitted4 months ago

    bycarl

    fromEden ,N.C.

    I use this guitar mainly in Church ! I always enjoy playing this guitar with a bit of slap back T.C. Electronic ! 12 years ,best guitar for the money ,Looks the same as the day I bought it ,many complements on the guitar !

  • Very impressed!!

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byNeil

    fromSoCal

    Over the past several decades I've owned and played many guitars, adding quite a few to my collection. But I always favored my Gibsons, Epiphones and Fenders. Always admired the look and sound of a Gretsch, just never bought one. Well, with the NFL season ending and looking for something to address my withdrawal symptom's ;-D, I finally broke down and bought one, a gorgeous orange stain G5420T. I have to simply say how impressed I am with it! The workmanship is amazingly good for a moderately priced guitar, and it was well packaged and in excellent setup right out of the box. I have to say that the Gretsch QA seems to be quite good for a non-handmade guitar. Action was set up right and everything seems to be well set up overall. Had not expected it to be as good as it was! The sound quality is also very impressive and a true Gretsch sound, which is something I've always wanted to add to my tool chest. Good variety of sounds and works well with numerous amp setups (modeled) and effects. And, well, the looks are simply gorgeous! What a stunning looking guitar! I get almost as much pleasure simply staring at it as I do playing it! While I realize the G5420T is not the ultimate Gretsch, as a retired pro I have to say that I am very pleased with it so far. Great new addition to my "museum" of guitars.

  • Absolutely worth it

    5

    submitted7 months ago

    byRay

    fromFargo ND

    I bought this guitar because I've always wanted a gretsch and that bigsby is beautiful. Man she plays like a dream. Everything about her just feels right. There's some finish cracks around the neck but from my understanding that seems to be normal on this guitar. I sprung for the fitted case and and everything is perfect. I've been playing this guitar for about a month straight and I can't get over how much I love it. Really feel like I've been missing out on gretsch guitars.

  • Great Guitar.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 months ago

    byMK

    fromMontgomery AL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchased this as an option to my Strat and Tele thinking I would get a mellower sound. Wrong. This thing absolutely rocks. I love the build quality and looks like this will now be my primary axe. #sweepstakes

  • Hollow body electric Guitar

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 months ago

    byJorge

    fromOrlando Florida

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It's excellent guitar, I lovet it and the orice it's excellent with. When I tried in the store I got the opportunity to hear the sound and I tried two different more, but finally I choose this one. I filled comfortable because you can play all the instruments with out any restrictions, thank you Guitar Center you are the best.

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