Gretsch Guitars

Description

Classic Gretsch hollowbody with Filter’Tron-style pickups, Bigsby vibrato, and laminated maple body in Blue. This used Gretsch G5427T in Blue is a hollow-body electric from the Electromatic series. The G5427T features a laminated maple body with trestle block bracing, a set-in maple neck, and a laurel or rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium-jumbo frets on a 24.6” scale length. Dual Black Top Filter’Tron or FT-5E humbuckers with a 3-way switch, individual pickup volumes, master volume, and master tone provide the characteristic Gretsch chime and punch. A secured Adjusto-Matic bridge and licensed Bigsby B60 vibrato tailpiece support expressive vibrato while maintaining intonation. Typical features of the Gretsch G5427T: • Laminated maple body with trestle block bracing • Set-in maple neck • Laurel or rosewood fingerboard with 22 frets • 24.6” scale length • Dual Filter’Tron-style humbuckers • 3-way switch with individual volumes, master volume, and master tone • Adjusto-Matic bridge • Bigsby B60 vibrato tailpiece • Vintage-style open-back tuners New G5427T models have typically listed around $700–$900 depending on configuration. The combination of the resonant hollowbody design, Filter’Tron pickups, and Bigsby vibrato makes it a practical option for rockabilly, blues, jazz, and classic rock players seeking vintage Gretsch character. Used examples in good condition offer solid value for this setup. Stop by the Guitar Center location to try the neck, check the frets, electronics, Bigsby, and action, and confirm the condition of this specific instrument.

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