Gretsch Guitars

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The Gretsch Guitars G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar in azure metallic is designed for high-volume performance. Painstakingly crafted by Gretsch with essential sound, style, and playability, this model delivers electrifying authenticity. Featuring a chambered spruce center block for dynamic resonance and lightweight comfort, the G5655TG produces a pure Gretsch tone.

Dual Black Top Broad'TronTM Pickups Provide Articulate Tone

The G5655TG's dual Black Top Broad'Tron humbucking pickups deliver bold, dynamic, and articulate tone with enhanced sonic punch. With a 3-position toggle switch, you can choose between the bridge pickup, bridge and neck pickups together, or the neck pickup alone for a range of tones from bright and cutting to warm and rounded.

Playability and Style in One Package

Offering excellent playability, the G5655TG has a 12" radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets and NeoClassic thumbnail inlays. This guitar boasts stage-stealing style with a stunning Azure Metallic finish and gleaming gold hardware, including the Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece, anchored Adjusto-MaticTM bridge, and G-arrow knobs.

Familiar Feel, Iconic Sound

With a thinner U-shaped neck profile, the G5655TG has a familiar feel for players accustomed to solid-body electrics. However, its hollowbody design and chambered spruce center block produce the iconic resonant Gretsch tone. Combining the best of both worlds, this model is ideal for players seeking a bold, dynamic sound in a comfortable, lightweight form.

Premium Appointments and Versatile Tonal Options

Premium appointments like the gold plexi pickguard, die-cast tuners, and gold hardware provide visual flair and durability. Master volume and tone controls enable you to fine-tune your tone, while the included gig bag protects your investment. The Gretsch Guitars G5655TG offers versatile tonal options, iconic style, and high-performance functionality.

Gretsch Guitars G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar Cadillac Green
Gretsch Guitars G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar Cadillac Green
Gretsch Guitars G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar Cadillac Green

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  • Single cutaway laminated maple semi-hollow body with gloss finish
  • Maple neck with laurel fingerboard and medium jumbo frets
  • Dual Black Top Broad'Tron pickups with individual volume and master volume and tone controls
  • Gold hardware features die-cast tuners, pinned Adjusto-Matic bridge and Bigsby B70 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 shape: Single cutaway
  • Body type: Semi-hollow or chambered body
  • Body material: Laminated
  • Body wood: Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Thin U
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.6 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Thumbnail
  • Nut width: 1.69 in. (43 mm) Graph Tech NuBone
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Black Top Broad'Tron
  • Bridge: Black Top Broad'Tron
  • Brand: Gretsch
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Parallel  
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master volume, master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Adjusto-matic
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby B70
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Country of origin: China

collapse expand iconWarranty

Gretsch's 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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4.17

12 Reviews

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

4

Be Careful with Strap buttons

Strap buttons are not good craftsmanship. I had to get some custom work done on mine after just a couple months and had strap locks put on. Now that the strap locks are on it's awesome!!!! Gretsch should build each guitar with strap locks. This should be standard.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

HAD A CRACK 8" LONG MDOWN THE CENTER OF THE GUITAR!

NOT SURE WHY GRETCH PUT THIS OUT FOR SALE WHEN NOT M1. AND I MEAN NOT 1 OF THESE 6 GUITARS I TRIED AT 6 DIFF STAORES COULD STAY IN TUNE AFTER 1 MINUTE OF PLAYING

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Best Uses
  1. Jamming7
  2. Practicing7
  3. Recording4
  4. Rock Concerts3
  5. Small Venues3
Cons
  1. Craftsmanship1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced7
  2. Novice2
  3. Professional Musician2
Pros
  1. Good Feel10
  2. Good Tone10
  3. Fun To Play8
  4. Good Pick Up8
  5. Solid Electronics8
  • I would but this product again but I don't need two.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 months ago

    byMichael

    fromILL.

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Love the Color.

  • Excellent

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byGB

    fromMN

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Sounds great, even unplugged. Stays in tune, looks great, lightweight, not bulky. Large variety of tones can be achieved. Definitely pleased with the purchase.

  • Color misrepresented in photos.

    1

    submitted2 years ago

    byDano

    fromMinnesota

    I'm pretty disappointed that the black gold color is actually just a metallic brown. I guess I've learned my lesson to never order a guitar online again.

  • I would buy this product again

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byReynaldo A.

    fromGardena,CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This guitar just feels right.

  • Awesome!!

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byWilliam P

    fromBrunswick, Ohio

    This guitar was awesome looking cosmetically! Plays extremely well and has enough "pop" in volume. Always wanted a Gretsch!! Only draw back was that a case was not offered for this guitar.

  • Be Careful with Strap buttons

    4

    submitted4 years ago

    byPat A

    fromGeorgia

    Strap buttons are not good craftsmanship. I had to get some custom work done on mine after just a couple months and had strap locks put on. Now that the strap locks are on it's awesome!!!! Gretsch should build each guitar with strap locks. This should be standard.

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

  • asked byChristopher

    fromDacula, GA.

    What Hardshell model number fits this particular guitar?

G5655

    What Hardshell model number fits this particular guitar? G5655

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Gretsch Guitars G6241 Deluxe Black Case Black
  • asked byVladimir

    fromCA

    I live in Van Nuys, CA, I'd like to know what is the nearest guitar center that has this guitar (azure metallic) in-store so I can see it and play it personally before buying it.

    I live in Van Nuys, CA, I'd like to know what is the nearest guitar center that has this guitar (azure metallic) in-store so I can see it and play it personally before buying it.

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar should be available in most Guitar Center store locations but we have no way of knowing for sure which stores would have it. You may want to contact the store directly to confirm availability.
  • asked byBeatlebob

    fromDowningtown, PA

    What is the "blemish" on this particular guitar?

    What is the "blemish" on this particular guitar?

    Open Reply - Beau
    Unfortunately, we have no way of knowing what the blemish is. However, it would only be a minor cosmetic flaw and would not effect the guitars play ability.
  • asked byHenry

    fromHouston, TX

    Do you sell a hard case that fits this guitar, and is the case lockable?

    Do you sell a hard case that fits this guitar, and is the case lockable?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Yes we do Please contact a Sales Agent for Order placement
  • asked bySue

    fromundisclosed

    What case would you recommend for the Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar?

    What case would you recommend for the Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Bigsby Electric Guitar?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    You need a cutaway hollow body case for this model