Gretsch Guitars Gretsch Guitars G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT With V-Stoptail Aged Natural


Description
Gretsch Guitars’ 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.
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
- 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 Broad’Tron pickups
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge, V-stoptail
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Specs
- Body material: Mahogany
- Body finish: Gloss
- Upper bout: 10.25"
- Lower bout: 13.46"
- Waist: 8.5"
- Neck material: Mahogany
- Neck finish: Gloss
- Scale length: 24.6"
- Fingerboard material: Laurel
- Number of frets: 22
- Fret size: Medium jumbo
- Position inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail
- Nut material/width: Synthetic bone, 1.685"
- Neck pickups: Black Top Broad'Tron
- Bridge pickups: Black Top Broad’Tron
- Pickup switching: 3-position toggle: position 1. bridge pickup, position 2. bridge and neck pickups, position 3. neck pickup
- Controls: Volume 1. (neck pickup), volume 2. (bridge pickup), master volume, master tone
- Control knobs: G-Arrow
- Tuning machines: Die-cast
- Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic
- Pickguard: Black plexi pickguard with white Gretsch logo
- Hardware finish: Chrome
Warranty
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Reviews
3.93
14 Reviews
85%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Most Liked Positive Review
This is simply a great guitar!!!
Just to give you an idea of where I am coming from, I have been playing guitar at all levels for 45 years. I have owned anything from Harmony, Silvertone, garage sale finds, to high-end pro-level guitars like Gibson, Fender, Gretsch, etc. I generally play blues, rock, swing, jazz, etc. That said, this is probably one of the better guitars I have purchased in a while. It came to me in excellent condition, with absolutely no need for setup. I set up all my own instruments, and checked everything out, and it was perfect out of the box (maybe just good luck?). The intonation, neck relief, string height, etc. were all spot on. The tone is great unplugged, and plugged in. The pickups are perfect for my style of play. They are chunky, but also have great definition with a hint of chime. They were not muddy or muted in any way. The neck is a little wider than I am used to, but after about an hour of playing, it became super comfortable (almost preferred). The only thing I didn't care for was how close the pick guard was to the strings, so I ditched it and all is well with the world now. At the end of the day, I am thoroughly impressed with this instrument. However, the price point did not reflect the true quality of the guitar. It really should cost in the $800-$1000 range based on what I have experienced so far. Great work Gretsch!
Most Liked Negative Review
I would buy this guitar again, if it was brand new.
This guitar is beautiful. The tone is outstanding. I purchased this *brand new* through the Guitar Center App and had it shipped directly to my house. When it arrived, it was not in the original box, but was in an acoustic guitar box. When I opened the box, it was really evident that the guitar was not brand new, but a heavily played floor model, which was disappointing. The set up was pretty bad. The strings would fret out at the fifth fret, and the bridge pickup was so high it was almost touching the strings. The cover plate on the back of the guitar was warped and pulling away from the guitar, and one of the tone control knobs was really loose. I Adjusted the truss rod, raised the action, and leveled out the pickups, and now it plays like a dream. Guitar Center has already agreed to repair the backplate and knobs, but not sure I would have had the same luck without the warranty (always buy the warranty. It's an outstanding price).
- Practicing10
- Jamming9
- Recording5
- Rock Concerts4
- Small Venues4
- Craftsmanship3
- Fret Buzz1
- Master Volume Knob is more like a switch1
- Poor Pick Up1
- Neck heavy1
- Experienced8
- Professional Musician3
- Novice2
- Good Feel13
- Fun To Play11
- Good Tone11
- Good Pick Up10
- Solid Electronics8
Reviewed by 14 customers
This is my new favorite guitar
submitteda year ago
bySamson
fromMobile Alabama
I love the way the pickups sound it has a beautiful finish and the thru neck makes it very easy to access the bottom of the fretboard when playing and it also stays in tune very well
Love the guitar and would buy Gretsch guitars over and over
Verified Buyer
submitteda year ago
bySherman
fromMoreno Valley, California
Submitted as part of a sweepstakes
I'm a beginner guitar player but really like the look and feel of the guitar and it plays easy
I Love My G5222!
submitted2 years ago
byBonez
fromVegas
Love it, can't put it down, can't stop looking at it, sounds incredible. Issues (minor): neck dive, plastic pup guards are both warped off the wood. Mine is way more playable than some others I tried, required no setup, thankfully I played it before purchase. Comfortable & superb
Poor craftsmanship
submitted2 years ago
byJason
fromRichmond VA
Walked and saw this beauty behind the counter getting ready to hit the floor....price tag wasn't even on the product yet. Been looking for the natural finish for a long time so I bought it on the spot. Got it home plugged it it and the cord fell back out of the jack... hmm maybe me, tried again, nope cord fell back out. Sat down with it made sure it was secure and turned up the volume with the pick up selector set to the bridge...hardly any sound at all... flipped the pick up selector to the middle and NOW I've got some noise...but very little difference in tone/sound, so not sure if the issue is in the pick up switch or the pick up alone...strike 2. Went to install the strap and the lower strap mount completely unscrewed from the body of the guitar and wouldn't retread back into the wood... hours old people and the strap button hole is already stripped...strike 3... get a strap on it anyway and OMG horrible neck dive. Took it back next day... dont waste your hard earned money or your time on these. On a good point, the neck felt great and it resonated nicely without being plugged in.
I'm glad I bought this guitar !
submitted3 years ago
byMark
fromLowell MA
Fit and Finish on this guitar is superb---Has great playability and was set up nearly perfectly as delivered---Has this interesting and unique sound compared to my other guitars and the pickups give that Filtertron flavor but with a kind of sound that people who like PAF Gibson's will appreciate---Has great sustain qualities and it's not too heavy so it wears well on the shoulder---It may come to be my go-to guitar !
Yes I would buy this again for sure
submitted4 years ago
byThe dr
fromMonroe , la
I like the top side bass on this guitar
Q&A
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submitteda year ago
asked byFabian
fromSalt lake city
Will you have this model on jade gray color again? Thanks
There are no current plans.submitted2 years ago
asked byMauri
fromundisclosed
Hi, How much does the guitar weight? Best regards Mauri
All guitars vary depending on the density of the wood. Even the same model can vary up to 1.5 lbs. Manufacturers usually only spec size and type of wood. Guitars are generally between 6 and 10 lbs. They can be more. The only way to know the weight of an individual instrument is to weigh it. This will be about 8.5 lbssubmitted3 years ago
asked byIan
fromCary, NC
Is this guitar as big as a hollow body gretsch?
Roughly, it may be slightly smaller than their dot style bodies.submitted4 years ago
asked byJim
fromSWTX
what case do you use?
Take a look at the "Musician's Gear MGMEG Molded ABS Electric Guitar Case"