Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90 Single-Cut with Bigsby – Mako v- Ex display

Quick Product Summary

The Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90 Single-Cut with Bigsby in Mako combines the compact, chambered character of the classic Jet platform with two punchy P-90E single-coil pickups and the expressive movement of a genuine Bigsby B50 vibrato.

Its chambered mahogany body with arched maple top gives the guitar a lively response while maintaining the focus and control expected from a solid-body electric. The P-90E pickups add a broader, more aggressive single-coil voice, delivering everything from clear rhythm sounds and edge-of-breakup blues to garage rock, indie, alternative and heavily driven tones.

A 24.6-inch scale, Thin “U” mahogany neck and 12-inch-radius laurel fingerboard provide comfortable modern playability, while individual pickup volumes, master tone and a treble-bleed-equipped master volume give you useful control directly from the guitar.

Finished in distinctive Mako with white binding, tortoiseshell pickguard and nickel hardware, the G5210T-P90 is a particularly strong choice for players who want Gretsch Jet construction with the rawer character of P-90 pickups and the added expression of a Bigsby.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Gretsch
Model	G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90
Model Number	2507190572
Series	Electromatic
Finish	Mako
Condition	New
Body	Chambered mahogany with arched maple top
Pickups	2 x P-90E single coils
Scale Length	24.6"
Vibrato	Bigsby B50
Main Appeal	P-90 punch with classic chambered Jet construction
Best For	Blues, rock, indie, garage, alternative and roots music

What's Included?

• Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90 in Mako

• Factory-fitted .010–.046 nickel-plated steel strings

• Factory-fitted Bigsby B50 vibrato

✘ No Case Or Gig Bag Included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Every new guitar sold by Fair Deal Music is checked before leaving us so that obvious functional or setup issues can be identified before dispatch.

For the G5210T-P90, our assessment includes:

• Pickup output and balance

• Three-way pickup selector

• Individual pickup volume controls

• Master volume operation

• Master tone control

• Output connection

• Tuning machine operation

• Bridge and intonation

• Bigsby vibrato operation

• Neck relief and general playability

• General visual condition

The guitar is checked and set up to a suitable playing condition before leaving Fair Deal Music.

As with any wooden instrument, setup can shift slightly during delivery because of changes in temperature and humidity. Minor adjustment after arrival can therefore occasionally be required as the guitar settles into its new environment.

Service / Setup Work

The G5210T-P90 is checked before dispatch for suitable action, neck relief, tuning operation, intonation and general playability.

The anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge and Bigsby B50 are also checked for appropriate operation.

Why Choose The Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90?

P-90E Pickups With Bite And Definition

The twin P-90E single-coil pickups give the G5210T-P90 a different personality from Filter’Tron- and Broad’Tron-equipped Jets.

They retain the immediate response and openness associated with a single-coil pickup while offering a thicker midrange and stronger attack than many narrower single-coil designs.

That makes them particularly effective for blues, classic rock, indie, garage and alternative styles.

Chambered Mahogany Jet Construction

Although Gretsch describes the Jet as a solid-body guitar, the mahogany body uses internal chambering beneath its arched maple top.

This helps reduce unnecessary mass while giving the guitar a more responsive, resonant feel than many completely solid single-cut designs.

The maple top adds clarity and definition to the naturally warmer mahogany foundation.

Bigsby B50 Vibrato

The Bigsby B50 adds smooth, subtle pitch movement for chords, sustained notes and melodic phrases.

It is especially effective for rock 'n' roll, country, blues and atmospheric indie playing where gentle vibrato can become part of the sound rather than simply an occasional effect.

Treble-Bleed Master Volume

The master volume includes a treble-bleed circuit designed to preserve more high-frequency clarity as you turn the guitar down.

This is especially useful when running an amplifier near breakup. Instead of constantly changing pedal or amplifier settings, you can use the guitar's master volume to move between cleaner rhythm tones and stronger drive.

Comfortable 24.6-Inch Scale

The 24.6-inch scale contributes to a comfortable string feel, particularly for bends and vibrato.

Combined with the Thin “U” mahogany neck, 12-inch fingerboard radius and medium jumbo frets, the G5210T-P90 offers an approachable playing experience for both rhythm and lead work.

Gretsch G5210T-P90 vs Popular Alternatives

G5210T-P90 vs G5210-P90 Jet Two 90

These two models share the chambered Jet format and P-90E pickup configuration, but the hardware creates an important difference.

The G5210T-P90 adds a Bigsby B50 and anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge, making it the stronger choice for players who use vibrato. The fixed-tail G5210-P90 is better suited to guitarists who prioritise straightforward bridge hardware and do not need pitch modulation.

G5210T-P90 vs G5230T Electromatic Jet FT

The G5230T uses FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups rather than P-90Es.

Choose the G5230T if you want greater emphasis on classic Gretsch chime, articulation and Filter’Tron character. Choose the G5210T-P90 if you prefer the thicker midrange, stronger single-coil attack and rawer response of P-90-style pickups.

Both offer Bigsby vibrato and chambered Jet construction.

G5210T-P90 vs G5220 Electromatic Jet BT

The G5220 uses Broad’Tron humbuckers and fixed V-Stoptail hardware, giving it a fuller humbucking response with greater noise rejection.

The G5210T-P90 is better suited to players who actively want P-90 character and Bigsby expression, while the G5220 makes more sense for someone wanting a thicker conventional humbucking voice and simpler fixed-tail setup.

G5210T-P90 vs A Conventional P-90 Single-Cut

Many P-90-equipped single-cut guitars use a completely solid or simple slab-style body.

The Gretsch adds chambered mahogany construction, an arched maple top, individual pickup volumes, treble-bleed master volume and Bigsby vibrato, creating a distinctly different playing experience for guitarists who want P-90 attitude without choosing the most conventional format.

Who Is The Gretsch G5210T-P90 For?

The G5210T-P90 is particularly well suited to:

• Blues and blues-rock guitarists

• Indie and alternative players

• Garage rock musicians

• Classic rock guitarists

• Roots and Americana players

• Singer-songwriters

• P-90 enthusiasts

• Players who regularly use vibrato

• Guitarists looking for their first Gretsch Jet

• Players moving up from an entry-level electric

• Musicians wanting an alternative to a conventional humbucker-equipped single-cut

Playing Styles & Applications

The G5210T-P90 feels particularly at home between clean and moderately driven amplifier settings.

On clean sounds, the P-90E pickups provide enough clarity for detailed chords and rhythmic playing while retaining more body than many conventional single coils.

Move an amplifier towards breakup and the pickups begin to develop the midrange bite that makes P-90-style guitars so enjoyable for blues and rock. Picking dynamics remain important, allowing you to move from cleaner passages to aggressive attack without necessarily touching a pedal.

With overdrive or fuzz, the bridge pickup has plenty of edge for garage, indie and alternative riffs, while the neck pickup delivers a fuller voice for blues leads and thicker melodic parts.

The Bigsby adds another dimension when combined with reverb or delay, allowing subtle vibrato to bring movement to sustained chords and atmospheric textures.

P-90 vs Filter’Tron: Which Gretsch Pickup Is Right For You?

A P-90 is a single-coil pickup with a broad coil design that generally produces more midrange weight and output than many traditional narrow single coils. The result is a sound that can move from articulate cleans to aggressive overdrive while retaining a particularly immediate response.

A Filter’Tron is a humbucker associated closely with the classic Gretsch sound. It generally places greater emphasis on clarity, chime and note separation while rejecting more electrical hum.

Choose the G5210T-P90 if you want rawer single-coil attack, stronger mids and a guitar that responds aggressively to overdrive. A Filter’Tron-equipped Jet is better suited to players prioritising traditional Gretsch articulation and quieter humbucking operation.

Looking for advice on choosing between P-90, Filter’Tron and Broad’Tron-equipped Gretsch guitars? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in-store.

Story & Context

The Gretsch Jet traces its origins to 1953, when the Duo Jet appeared as one of Gretsch's early solid-body electric designs.

Even those early Jets were not simply blocks of solid timber. Chambered construction became an important part of the design, helping give the Jet a lively, resonant personality that separated it from many conventional solid-body guitars.

The modern Electromatic Jet continues that chambered approach while offering contemporary hardware, controls and pickup options.

The G5210T-P90 takes the Jet concept in a deliberately different tonal direction by pairing its chambered mahogany and maple construction with P-90E single-coil pickups and Bigsby vibrato.

Rather than attempting to reproduce one historic Jet specification, it gives today's player another way to experience the compact Gretsch platform.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Model	G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90 Single-Cut with Bigsby
Model Number	2507190572
Series	Electromatic
Orientation	Right-Handed
Number of Strings	6
Colour	Mako
Build	Solid Body
Body Shape	Jet
Cutaway	Single Cutaway
Body Finish	Gloss
Body Material	Mahogany
Body Construction	Chambered
Body Top	Arched Maple
Body Back	Mahogany
Body Depth	1.85" / 47 mm
Body Binding	White with B/W Purfling
Neck Material	Mahogany
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Finish	Gloss
Neck Profile	Thin “U”
Neck Binding	White
Headstock Binding	White
Scale Length	24.6" / 625 mm
Fingerboard	Laurel
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 305 mm
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Nut Material	Synthetic Bone
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Position Inlays	Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Side Dots	Black
Bridge Pickup	P-90E Single-Coil
Neck Pickup	P-90E Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration	P90 / P90
Pickup Colour	Nickel
Controls	Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume, Master Volume, Master Tone
Master Volume	Treble-Bleed Circuit
Pickup Switching	3-Position Toggle
Bridge	Anchored Adjusto-Matic
Tailpiece	Bigsby B50
Tuning Machines	Die-Cast Sealed
Hardware Finish	Nickel
Pickguard	Tortoise with Gold Gretsch Logo
Control Knobs	G-Arrow
Switch Tip	Nickel
Strap Buttons	Gretsch Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs
Factory Strings	Nickel-Plated Steel .010–.046

Specification Note

Individual guitar weight can vary naturally between instruments.

If exact weight is important to you, contact our team and we can advise on the specific guitar available.

Compatibility & Recommended Pairings

The G5210T-P90 works especially well with:

• Low-to-medium gain overdrive

• Fuzz pedals

• Clean boost

• Reverb

• Tape-style delay

• Tremolo and modulation effects

• Clean or edge-of-breakup guitar amplifiers

• Pedal or clip-on tuner

• Quality instrument cable

Compatible Gretsch protection options include:

• Gretsch Flat Top Solid Body Hardshell Case – 099-6474-000

• Gretsch Solid Body Gig Bag – 099-6460-000

Power Requirements

The P-90E pickups are passive, so the G5210T-P90 requires no battery or external power supply.

Connect the guitar to a suitable amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or audio interface using a standard ¼-inch instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Expert Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet Two 90 in Mako is a particularly appealing Jet for players who want something more aggressive and immediate than a conventional Gretsch pickup configuration.

The P-90E pickups work brilliantly with edge-of-breakup amplification, overdrive and fuzz, while the chambered mahogany body keeps the guitar lively and responsive. Adding the Bigsby B50 makes this version especially versatile for blues, indie, garage and alternative players who use subtle pitch movement as part of their sound.

The Mako finish also gives the guitar a distinctive identity without overwhelming the familiar Jet silhouette.

Best suited for: Blues, rock, indie, garage and alternative guitarists wanting P-90 character with Bigsby vibrato.

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level solid-body electrics, basic single-cut guitars or fixed-tail P-90 instruments.

Most commonly paired with: Overdrive, fuzz, reverb, delay and an amplifier set around clean to edge-of-breakup.

Our tip: Try running your amplifier slightly more driven than you normally would and control the amount of breakup from the guitar's master volume. The treble-bleed circuit helps retain clarity as you roll it back.

Showroom feedback: P-90s give the Jet a noticeably different personality from the more familiar Filter’Tron versions. There is plenty of midrange attitude, but the chambered construction keeps the guitar feeling open and responsive rather than overly dense.

Want a closer look before ordering? Ask our team about a video demonstration and we'll be happy to help where possible.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

Based in Birmingham, our experienced musician-led team can help whether you're choosing your first Gretsch, comparing different Jet models or deciding whether P-90, Filter’Tron or Broad’Tron pickups best suit your playing.

Buying from Fair Deal Music gives you:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new and pre-owned musical equipment

• A large Birmingham showroom

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• Secure online ordering

• UK delivery options

• Decades of experience supplying musicians

• Help choosing suitable cases, amplifiers, pedals and accessories

• New and pre-owned instrument expertise

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Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the P-90E pickups sound like?

The P-90E pickups provide a broad, responsive single-coil sound with more midrange weight than many traditional narrow single coils. They can move from clear clean tones to thick, aggressive overdrive while retaining useful definition.

Do P-90E pickups produce hum?

They are single-coil pickups, so some background hum can occur, particularly with higher-gain settings or around electrically noisy equipment. This is normal for a P-90-style pickup and differs from the noise-cancelling behaviour of a humbucker.

Is the G5210T-P90 completely solid?

The Jet is classed as a solid-body guitar, but its mahogany body uses internal chambering beneath the arched maple top. This gives it a more resonant response while retaining much of the feedback control associated with a conventional solid body.

How is this different from the fixed-tail G5210-P90?

The key difference is the hardware. The G5210T-P90 uses an anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge and Bigsby B50 vibrato, while the G5210-P90 uses an adjustable wraparound bridge without a vibrato system.

What is the Bigsby B50 best used for?

The Bigsby excels at subtle pitch movement, gentle chord shimmer and expressive melodic vibrato. It is not designed for extreme dive-bomb effects.

Is the 24.6-inch scale comfortable for bends?

Many players find it very comfortable. Compared with a longer-scale guitar using the same strings and tuning, the shorter scale generally provides a slightly softer string feel.

Can I use normal guitar pedals with the G5210T-P90?

Yes. The passive electronics work with standard guitar pedals, multi-effects processors, amp modellers and conventional guitar amplifiers.

What does the treble-bleed circuit do?

The treble-bleed circuit helps preserve high-frequency clarity as you lower the master volume. This is particularly useful when using the guitar's volume control to clean up an overdriven amplifier.

Is this guitar suitable for heavier distortion?

Yes. Its chambered Jet construction is considerably more resistant to feedback than a traditional hollow-body guitar. The P-90 pickups can handle substantial gain, although their single-coil design will produce more background noise than conventional humbuckers.

Is the G5210T-P90 a good first Gretsch?

Yes. It combines recognisable Jet construction and styling with a versatile pickup configuration and genuine Bigsby vibrato. It is particularly appealing if you prefer the punch of P-90s to a more traditional Filter’Tron sound.