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Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT - Black

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Mahogany Body, Mahogany Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Bigsby Vibrato - Black
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Power, Tone, and Playability — with Classic Looks to Match!

Plug the Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT into your favorite amp and crank it up — its chambered mahogany body supplies warmth, sustain, and all the full-bodied resonance you can handle. A set of Blacktop Filter'Tron pickups deliver classic Gretsch humbucker tone, along with a healthy dose of single-coil-like bite. Individual pickup volume controls, a master tone knob, and a 3-position pickup toggle provide you with complete sonic control. As for playability, the G5230T's laurel-capped mahogany neck feels great in your hand. Play just one lick and you'll get it. Complete with a Bigsby vibrato for added expressive textures, the G5230T Electromatic Jet FT is destined to become one of your favorite guitars.

Chambered mahogany body gives you great solidbody tones

The G5230T features a chambered mahogany body for great tone and lighter weight. You'll love the warm tone and long sustain of this mahogany body. Experience full lows and mids, as well as an incredibly smooth high-end sizzle. Beyond that, the G5230T's chambered body supplies you with robust depth and resonance. The guitarists here at Sweetwater have paired this Gretsch solidbody with a wide range of tube amps, and the results have been stellar every time.

Blacktop Filter'Tron pickups give you classic Gretsch humbucker tone

When you want classic Gretsch guitar tone, you need real Gretsch humbuckers. That's why Gretsch gave their G5230T Electromatic Jet FT a pair of Blacktop Filter'Tron pickups. Unlike most humbuckers, these traditional Gretsch pickups give you a characteristically bright and open sound that's jangly in the highs with an almost single-coil bite. Their more typically humbucker-sounding bass also complements the G5230T's resonant body, adding a woody thump and bark to its lower register.

Exceptionally flexible electronics

The G5230T allows you to pull off a lot of tonal tricks. Volume controls for each pickup help you create a perfect balance between warmth, bite, and brilliance when both pickups are engaged. The master tone control fine-tunes your sound once you've got the pickups dialed in. Finally, a 3-position toggle allows you to select pickup combinations quickly and easily. And of course, you'll get a sweet tone from the neck and bridge pickups individually.

Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:

  • Instantly recognizable Jet body style is extremely comfortable to play
  • Chambered mahogany body supplies you with warmth, sustain, and full-bodied resonance
  • Blacktop Filter'Tron pickups deliver classic Gretsch humbucker tone with single-coil-like bite
  • Individual pickup volume controls, along with a master tone knob, provide you with complete sonic control
  • 3-position toggle allows you to select pickup combinations quickly and easily
  • Comfortable thin "U" mahogany neck with easy-playing laurel fingerboard
  • Bigsby vibrato adds expressive textures to your playing
  • Eye-catching Silver Plexi pickguard with black Gretsch logo

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody, chambered
  • Body Shape Jet
  • Body Material Mahogany
  • Top Material Maple Laminate
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Black
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.6"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Synthetic Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with Bigsby
  • Tuners Diecast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Blacktop Filter'Tron Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Blacktop Filter'Tron Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x volume, 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2507210506

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Rated 5/5

Is it too nice?

I just bought one of these almost just to have more guitars around me. I thought I was happy to die playing my Fender Mustang...but. This guitar is ridiculous. The finish and craftsmanship are second to nothing imo. I can honestly say that it's a better guitar than the gold top american les paul that my buddy paid $5,000 for...or any other Gibson LP I've owned, which has been plenty. It's another universe away from the Mustang (best fender I've ever owned), although it's tamed to my liking after all these years and I will continue to play it. The playability and sound of the Gretsch is amazing. The bigsby is very nice. The master volume and tone knobs are great. It's fast and slippery with slightly less than the most articulate pick-ups. They sound great but full chords on heavy fuzz may work slightly better through different, metal guitar type (EMG) pick-ups if you're looking to hear every individual not in a sea of noise, which I am not, personally, looking for. The sustain is great. Goes on forever it seems even through a little one watt amp. Hooked up to the half stack and it's game over. I paid $449
Music background: Songwriter, guitarist, recordist
Rated 5/5

Great guitar.

I recently purchased this guitar with the Plek pro setup. WOW. It plays nicely with NO buzz! The strings go right back to perfectly tuned after using the Bigsby. There were no scratchs, blemishes, or markings on the finish at all. Everything looked perfect right out of the box. Has great tone. Love the neck. The guitar was $ plus $ Plek, so say $ and plays like a MUCH more expensive instrument. I could not be happier with this purchase. Highly recommend. WARNING: For some reason my giant cat loves this guitar. He doesn't scratch or claw it, he just sits and lays next to it all the time, when it is on a stand. Hopefully he doesn't get to attached to it!
Rated 5/5

Excellent Guitar

I have a Gretsch 12 string and recently picked up a G5210. Love both of them so much I got the G5230T Black. I play a lot of early Beatles and liked this one because it looks like George Harrison's "ol black Gretsch". Arrived in perfect condition and played great right out of the box. After playing a while I was worried about it staying tune when using the tremolo, so I upgraded to a roller bridge, softer tremolo spring, and a little tail piece that lets you mount the strings straight instead of using the wrap around. My luthier said it made a marginal improvement, which it did at that time. However, after the strings stretched out and after being played for more hours, it settled in and stays in tune, even if I dive the tremolo a bit. Light tremolo has no adverse affect on tuning. After not playing for days, it's still in tune when I take it out of the case. I may not have need the upgrades, but having them done for about $ was no set back. Gretsch has really done a great job. I usually prefer Gibson guitars, but these new Gretsch's give the more expensive Gibson's a run for the money for sure. I'd recommend them to anyone, beginner or pro.
Rated 5/5

Great Gretsch Sound!

I found this guitar very comfortable to play. I'm able to dial in many great Gretsch sounds. Tuned right up and stayed tuned. I'm so glad I added this guitar to my collection.
Music background: Studio musician
Rated 5/5

That Gretsch sound!

This is a whole lot of guitar for the money! Plays great and the pickups sound fantastic. Love the bigsby, stays in tune, and she is quite the looker as well. Glad to have added this one to my collection.
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