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Description

This limited-edition G5237TG Electromatic Jet FT electric guitar is a pure and powerful instrument that's bold, dynamic and articulate, and crafted with essential Gretsch sound, style and playability.

Pure Jet Power

In its 65 year existence, the Gretsch Jet has been the hallmark sound for iconic players. The G5237TG Electromatic Jet FT FSR captures that essential Jet power and fidelity at an incredible price.

Chambered Mahogany Bodies—Loud and Clear

Classic Jet tone begins with a chambered mahogany body and a maple top that produces full lows and mids with an exceptionally smooth and present high end. The result is a deep acoustic foundation that is robust, yet balanced.

Black Top Filter'Tron Pickups—Quintessential Power and Clarity

Black Top Filter'Tron pickups amplify and accentuate the Electromatic Jet FT's chambered body to produce a wide, balanced and transparent tone. Loud and punchy, this Jet sounds out with remarkable definition at any level of gain. Together, the body and pickups thunder with full, responsive lows and mids with a high end that sparkles without spikes.

Total Tonal Control

The Electromatic Jet FT 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.
Open Box Gretsch Guitars G5237TG Electromatic Jet FT Bigsby Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Level 1 Black Pearl Metallic
Open Box Gretsch Guitars G5237TG Electromatic Jet FT Bigsby Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Level 1 Black Pearl Metallic
Open Box Gretsch Guitars G5237TG Electromatic Jet FT Bigsby Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Level 1 Black Pearl Metallic

Features

  • Chambered mahogany body with maple top
  • Lower set mahogany neck for effortless access and performance
  • 12" radius laurel fingerboard with Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays and 22 medium-jumbo frets
  • Black Top Filter’Tron pickups
  • Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone and individual pickup volume controls
  • Bigsby B50 vibrato tailpiece
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Gold hardware

Specs

Body
  • Top wood: Maple
  • Bracing pattern: Chambered
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Nut width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Scale length: 24.6"
  • Number of frets: 22
Electronics
  • Pickup/preamp: Yes
Other
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Saddle & nut: Synthetic bone

Reviews

4.69

13 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Best investment I made as a worship guitarist.
Best investment I made as a worship guitarist.
Gretsch G5237TG Awesome guitar
Great guitar at an amazing price.
Impressive quality and stunning looks!
Very impressive
Feels really nice

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Impressive quality and stunning looks!

Been playing for decades but always owned Fender, Gibson and Epiphone in my collection. A couple months back I picked up a G5420T, my first Gretsch, and I was extremely impressed with the quality and gorgeous styling (orange stain). Once I caught the Gretsch fever, couldn't help myself when this stunning champagne white and gold Jet came up on sale. Once again, the QA on this second Gretsch was as good as the first, and much better than a recent Les Paul I also picked up. Love the unique sound of the Gretsch, and it plays very well. But mostly I'm just very impressed with these Gretsch guitars at these reasonable price points that are so well built. Everything is just well done, and both were well set up out of the box. And did I mention they are stunning looking? 😂. Impressed with both my Gretsch guitars and glad after all these years that I finally jumped in!

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Most Liked Negative Review

2

Feels really nice

Mine had some setup issues but I took it back and got it fixed feels really good changing string is a bit of a pain I love the sound guitar center needs to do a better job with the quality control we paying top dollars and want working instrument time is money at the end

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Jamming9
  2. Practicing8
  3. Recording7
  4. Rock Concerts5
  5. Small Venues5
Cons
  1. Fret Buzz1
  2. Strap knobs are wide1
  3. Too heavy for a chambered instrument.1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Novice3
Pros
  1. Good Tone13
  2. Fun To Play12
  3. Good Feel12
  4. Good Pick Up10
  5. Solid Electronics10

Reviewed by 13 customers

  • Best investment I made as a worship guitarist.

    5

    submitted6 days ago

    byMark

    fromNew Mexico

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This is the most crystal clear sound I've ever gotten from a guitar and I love the versatility I can get out of it. Very convenient to have the main volume knob up close for easy swells. Fantastic sound for a worship set.

  • really good would buy again

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byjavi

    fromflorida

    i use it to practice

  • Gretsch G5237TG Looks and Feel of the Highest Quality

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byBRYAN

    fromOklahoma

    My first Gretsch! Professional quality feel and function throughout. The black metallic is beautiful. Binding and fingerboard perfect. Tone and pickup controls are intuitive. Bigsby gives a lovely shimmer with minimal effort.

  • Very nice guitar for the money

    4

    submitted2 months ago

    byNeal

    fromReno NV

    Plays great and sounds great, now…. Arrived with the pickups badly adjusted and many of the pickup screws cranked down completely. Almost sent it back, but about an hours work sorted that out and it now sounds great. This is supposed to be chambered, but it still weighs well over 8 pounds. Love the look, great Gretsch sound, and good playability. Stays in tune fine. Didn't appreciate having to spend an hour undoing someone's messed up idea for how the pickups should be adjusted, and the weight is a problem.

  • Gretsch G5237TG Awesome guitar

    5

    submitted2 months ago

    byBill

    fromEwing, NJ

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I had been looking at this guitar for a while. I was particularly drown to the White with Gold Hardware that has a similar vibe to my White Falcon, but I was looking for a solid body LP style. I played this guitar every time I saw it in GC. I liked the way it felt in played. Even sounded great before connecting it to an amp. The sound is clean and full. The bigsby vibrato is what you expect for those subtle wavers. I finally went for it and I am not looking back, Really enjoy playing this guitar more each time I play it. #sweepstakes

  • Great guitar at an amazing price.

    5

    submitted3 months ago

    byKyle

    fromGreensboro, NC

    Went in to try a couple of guitars and wanted to hear the difference in P90s and Filtertrons, was not planning on buying. This one was the only Filtertrons solid body they had in stock and I fell in love. Plays super easy, no sharp fret edges, perfect factory set up, and it's beautiful. Played it for 3 hours strait last night and never went out of tune. Great guitar super great price. Also the salesperson in store was super helpful, great experience.

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  • submitted8 months ago

    asked byJay

    fromVB, Virginia

    What locking tuners are compatible with this guitar?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Recommended Locking Tuners (Drop-in or Minimal Modification) The key is matching the tuner hole diameter and mounting style: Key Specs to Know: Tuner hole diameter: 10mm (most modern Gretsch Electromatics use this) Mounting: Most use a single screw or locator pin on the back. Compatible Locking Tuners These models should fit or require minimal modification: Gotoh Magnum Lock-Trad (SD91-MGT): Vintage-style with locking capability Some variants have a screw-in bushing for 10mm holes Choose correct post height for proper string break angle Hipshot Grip-Lock Tuners: Comes with Universal Mounting Plate (UMPs) – no drilling required Multiple button and finish options Highly stable and easy to install Grover 502C or 502G Locking Rotomatics: Direct drop-in for many Gretsch models 10mm posts, common 3x3 configuration Check screw hole alignment (may differ slightly) Schaller M6 Locking Tuners: High quality, smooth operation May require filling and redrilling for mounting screw holes Klüson Revolution Locking Tuners: Vintage aesthetic with modern locking Some models fit 10mm holes with no mods

  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byKen

    fromAkron Ohio

    Does it come with a case

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Unfortunately, no.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byGonzo

    fromVancouver, WA

    Is there a chrome hardware version of this?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, there isn't.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byjim

    fromWinston, NC

    Is there a hard case for this model ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes ---------- Gretsch G2655T Case Tweed Brown Plush

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byMicah

    fromHigh Point, NC

    What country was this guitar made in?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The G5237TG is made in China.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byJojo

    fromSyracuse, N.Y.

    What is the material of the fretboard ?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The fretboard is laurel.