The Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body in Aspen Green is a classic single-cut hollowbody electric built around the unmistakable Gretsch combination of laminated maple construction, Filter’Tron-style pickups and Bigsby vibrato.

With its large hollow body, set maple neck and pair of Black Top Filter’Tron humbuckers, the G5420T delivers the bright attack, open resonance and distinctive midrange snap associated with Gretsch guitars, while still having enough body and output for blues, rock, country and roots-driven styles.

The Bigsby B60 vibrato adds smooth pitch movement and reinforces the guitar’s vintage character, while the individual pickup volumes, Master Volume and Master Tone provide plenty of control over the final sound.

This Pre-Owned example is finished in Aspen Green, is in Excellent condition, weighs an actual 7.4 lbs, and includes a hardcase.

AT A GLANCE

Detail	Specification
Brand	Gretsch
Model	G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body
Finish	Aspen Green
Body Type	Full Hollow
Pickups	2x Black Top Filter’Tron
Vibrato	Bigsby B60
Weight	7.4 lbs
Condition	Excellent / Pre-Owned
Case	Hardcase Included

PRE-OWNED CONDITION REPORT

This is a Pre-Owned Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body in Excellent condition.

The Excellent condition grade reflects an instrument showing only very light signs of previous use and presenting extremely well overall.

This individual guitar weighs 7.4 lbs.

A hardcase is included.

KEY FEATURES

• Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body

• Aspen Green finish

• Single-cut hollowbody construction

• Laminated maple body

• Arched laminated maple top

• Maple set neck

• Rosewood fingerboard

• 12" fingerboard radius

• 24.6" scale length

• 22 medium-jumbo frets

• Pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays

• Dual Black Top Filter’Tron humbuckers

• 3-way pickup selector

• Individual pickup Volume controls

• Master Volume

• Master Tone

• Adjusto-Matic bridge

• Bigsby B60 vibrato

• Nickel hardware

• Actual measured weight of 7.4 lbs

• Excellent Pre-Owned condition

• Hardcase included

WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT

The G5420T captures much of what players love about classic Gretsch hollowbodies without moving into the significantly higher price point of the Professional Collection.

Its hollow maple body gives notes an open, resonant quality, while the Black Top Filter’Tron pickups retain clarity and definition even when driven.

The result is a guitar that can sound bright and articulate for country and clean rhythm work, warm and rounded for blues or jazzier material, and surprisingly aggressive through an overdriven valve amplifier.

DETAILED FEATURES & BENEFITS

Full Hollowbody Construction

The G5420T uses a traditional hollowbody design rather than a solid centre-block construction.

This gives it a lively acoustic response and an open, resonant feel that is immediately apparent even before plugging in.

Laminated Maple Body

The body uses laminated maple construction, providing the bright attack and focused character long associated with Gretsch hollowbody guitars.

Aspen Green Finish

The Aspen Green finish is one of the most distinctive colours offered on this generation of G5420T.

Combined with the chrome/nickel hardware and classic Gretsch appointments, it gives the guitar a particularly strong vintage-inspired appearance.

Set Maple Neck

The set maple neck provides a solid neck-to-body connection and contributes to the guitar’s clear and immediate response.

Rosewood Fingerboard

The rosewood fingerboard offers a familiar smooth playing surface and complements the traditional appearance of the model.

12" Radius

The 12" fingerboard radius offers a comfortable balance between chord work and string bending.

It feels noticeably flatter and more forgiving than strongly curved vintage-style fingerboards.

24.6" Scale Length

The 24.6" scale length gives the guitar a slightly softer string feel than a conventional 25.5" Fender-style instrument.

This works particularly well for chord-based playing, vibrato and expressive lead work.

Black Top Filter’Tron Pickups

The G5420T uses two Black Top Filter’Tron humbuckers.

These pickups combine hum-cancelling operation with a brighter, more articulate response than many conventional full-size humbuckers.

Neck Pickup

The neck pickup provides the warmest sound, with enough clarity to prevent chords from becoming muddy.

It works especially well for blues, cleaner jazz-inspired playing and melodic lead work.

Bridge Pickup

The bridge pickup provides more bite, snap and upper-mid definition.

It is especially effective for rockabilly, country, rock and driven rhythm sounds.

Individual Pickup Volumes

Each pickup has its own Volume control, allowing the balance between neck and bridge to be fine-tuned when both are selected.

Master Volume

The Master Volume allows the overall output to be adjusted without disturbing the relative balance between the pickups.

This is particularly useful on stage.

Master Tone

A single Master Tone control adjusts the overall high-frequency response.

Bigsby B60 Vibrato

The Bigsby B60 provides smooth and subtle pitch modulation rather than extreme dive-bomb effects.

It is ideal for chord shimmer, gentle bends and vintage-style vibrato.

Adjusto-Matic Bridge

The Adjusto-Matic bridge provides individual string intonation adjustment and a familiar playing feel.

7.4 lbs Actual Weight

This individual guitar weighs 7.4 lbs, making it relatively manageable for a large hollowbody instrument.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The Gretsch G5420T is particularly well suited to rockabilly, country, blues, roots, classic rock, indie and players looking for a distinctive hollowbody tone.

It is also an excellent choice for musicians who want classic Gretsch styling and Filter’Tron character without stepping immediately into a higher-priced Professional Collection instrument.

PLAYING STYLES & APPLICATIONS

The G5420T works particularly well for:

• Rockabilly

• Country

• Blues

• Roots

• Americana

• Classic rock

• Indie

• Clean rhythm

• Vintage-style lead playing

• Studio recording

Its hollow construction and Filter’Tron pickups also respond particularly well to spring reverb, slapback delay and low-to-medium-gain overdrive.

HOW IT COMPARES

G5420T vs Semi-Hollow Guitar

A semi-hollow guitar generally uses a solid centre block, providing greater resistance to feedback at high gain.

The G5420T’s full hollowbody construction gives it a more open and resonant response.

Black Top Filter’Tron vs Conventional Humbucker

A conventional humbucker generally produces a thicker, darker response.

Black Top Filter’Trons retain more top-end clarity and attack while still providing hum-cancelling operation.

G5420T vs Gretsch Professional Collection

Professional Collection Gretsch models typically offer higher-end construction, hardware and pickup specifications.

The G5420T provides much of the fundamental Gretsch playing experience at a more accessible level.

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Specification	Details
Product Type	Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Brand	Gretsch
Model	G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body
Finish	Aspen Green
Body Shape	Single Cutaway
Body Type	Hollow Body
Body Material	Laminated Maple
Top	Arched Laminated Maple
Back & Sides	Laminated Maple
Neck Construction	Set Neck
Neck Material	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius	12"
Scale Length	24.6" / 625mm
Frets	22 Medium Jumbo
Inlays	Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Pickup Configuration	HH
Neck Pickup	Black Top Filter’Tron
Bridge Pickup	Black Top Filter’Tron
Controls	Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching	3-Way Pickup Selector
Electronics	Passive
Bridge	Adjusto-Matic
Vibrato	Bigsby B60
Hardware	Nickel
Weight	7.4 lbs
Case	Hardcase Included
Condition	Excellent / Pre-Owned

POWER REQUIREMENTS

None.

The Gretsch G5420T uses passive electronics and requires no battery or external power supply.

FAIR DEAL MUSIC EXPERT VERDICT ★★★★★

Best suited for: Players wanting classic Gretsch hollowbody tone, Bigsby vibrato and Filter’Tron character in a highly usable stage and studio guitar.

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level hollowbody guitars, basic semi-hollows and lower-priced rockabilly-style instruments.

Most commonly paired with: Clean valve amplifiers, spring reverb, slapback delay, tremolo and low-gain overdrive.

Our tip: The individual pickup Volume controls are one of the most useful features on this guitar. With both pickups selected, small adjustments can produce a surprisingly wide variety of blended tones.

Showroom feedback: The Aspen Green finish looks particularly strong on the large Gretsch body shape, while the Black Top Filter’Trons give the guitar plenty of the snap and clarity players expect from this style of instrument.

WHY BUY PRE-OWNED FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

Buying a Pre-Owned Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body can provide excellent value for players looking for a genuine Gretsch hollowbody experience.

This example is in Excellent condition, weighs 7.4 lbs, and includes a hardcase.

Fair Deal Music has decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging Gretsch, Pre-Owned and specialist guitars.

WHY BUY FROM FAIR DEAL MUSIC?

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• Part-exchange and trade-in service

• Request a Video Demo option

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PART EXCHANGE / TRADE-IN

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Trading in can remove the inconvenience of selling privately while allowing the value of your current equipment to go directly towards your next instrument.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is this Gretsch G5420T used?

Yes. This is a Pre-Owned Gretsch G5420T in Excellent condition.

What finish does it have?

It has an Aspen Green finish.

Is it fully hollow?

Yes. The G5420T is a full hollowbody electric guitar.

What is the body made from?

It uses laminated maple construction.

What is the neck made from?

It has a set maple neck.

What fingerboard does it have?

This Aspen Green generation uses a rosewood fingerboard.

What is the fingerboard radius?

It has a 12" radius.

What is the scale length?

It uses a 24.6" scale length.

How many frets does it have?

It has 22 medium-jumbo frets.

What pickups are fitted?

It has two Gretsch Black Top Filter’Tron humbuckers.

Are they conventional humbuckers?

They are hum-cancelling pickups, but their response is typically brighter and more articulate than many conventional full-size humbuckers.

What controls does it have?

It has individual Volume controls for each pickup, a Master Volume and a Master Tone.

Does it have a Bigsby?

Yes. It is fitted with a Bigsby B60 vibrato.

What bridge does it use?

It uses an Adjusto-Matic bridge.

Does it require a battery?

No. It uses passive electronics.

How much does it weigh?

This individual guitar weighs 7.4 lbs.

Does it come with a case?

Yes. A hardcase is included.

What condition is it in?

This example is in Excellent condition.

Is it good for rockabilly?

Yes. Hollowbody construction, Filter’Tron pickups and Bigsby vibrato make it particularly well suited to rockabilly and roots styles.

Can it handle overdrive?

Yes. It works very well with low-to-medium gain, though like most full hollowbody guitars it can become more feedback-sensitive at high volume and gain.

Can I request a video demo?

Yes. A video demo is particularly useful for hearing the character of the Black Top Filter’Tron pickups and Bigsby vibrato.

Can I part-exchange another guitar against it?

Yes. Fair Deal Music considers guitars and a wide range of other musical equipment for part exchange.