Gretsch Electromatic G5230T Jet ft with Bigsby, Firebird Red - Ex-Display

This is an ex-display item in great condition with no cosmetic or electrical issues. 

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Gretsch are renowned for their classy, vintage-style instruments, performing unique tones and unique aesthetics.

The G5230T Electromatic Solid Body Jet is a guitar that encompasses all of Gretsch's signature traits, but modernised to cater for today's players looking for something more versatile and functional as an instrument.

Overview:

The Jet has always been a guitar formed predominantly from Mahogany, and the G5230T is no exception. In contrast to the bright-sounding pickups, the rich and deep tones offered by Mahogany help to ensure a balanced sound.

While Mahogany is typically a heavy tonewood, one modern refinement that Gretsch has made to this model is to chamber its body. This not only lessens the weight of the instrument, but also improves its resonance and sonics, for a more airy tone and an enhanced mid-range. Topped with Maple to bring in some vibrant top-end, the G5230T deliver a very full sound as a whole.

A Mahogany neck gives a substantial feel, with its density ensuring great stability; less inclined to warp in varying temperatures. Adorned with a Black Walnut fingerboard, this elegant wood gives a smooth feel under the fingers, with 22 frets and the lower cutaway offering access to the higher register.

The G5230T features a set of Black Top Filter’Tron pickups. These distinctive-sounding pickups give a super-clear tone with plenty of presence and sparkle. If you're playing in a busy mix, these pickups will ensure that you cut through, clean or with overdrive.

Another classic Gretsch feature is the iconic Bigsby tremolo. Fitted with the Licensed B50 Vibrato unit, the G5230T allows you to add gentle warble to chords for blues or surf-style playing.

Specifications:

• Series: Gretsch® Electromatic Collection
• Body Material: Mahogany with Maple Top
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Upper Bout: 10.25” (260 mm)
• Lower Bout: 13.375” (340 mm)
• Waist: 8.5” (216 mm)
• Neck: Mahogany, Thin “U”
• Neck Finish: Gloss 
• Fingerboard: Black Walnut, 12” (305 mm)
• Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
• Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.6875” (42.86 mm)
• Tuning Machines: Diecast with Round Button
• Scale Length: 24.6” (625 mm)
• Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic™
• Tailpiece: Bigsby® Licensed B50 Vibrato Tailpiece
• Pickguard: Black Gretsch Logo (506, 516) Black Plexi w/ White Gretsch Logo (547),Silver Plexi with
• Pickups: Black Top™ Filter’Tron™
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge AndNeck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, MasterTone
• Control Knobs: G-Arrow
• Hardware: Chrome
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .010-.046