If you’re after that classic Gretsch sound and vibe without diving into vintage prices, this Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollowbody gets you there in a hurry.
Big hollowbody feel, bright and punchy Filter’Tron tone, and that unmistakable Orange Stain finish that basically screams rock ’n’ roll. This is the kind of guitar that makes you want to play differently the second you pick it up.
The FT-5E Filter’Trons keep things clear and chimey with plenty of snap, but still warm enough to smooth things out when you back off. Clean tones have that classic Gretsch sparkle, and with a little gain it gets into that gritty rockabilly, early rock, indie kind of territory really naturally.
And of course, the Bigsby is half the fun.Smooth, subtle wobble, chords shimmer nicely, and it just adds to the whole experience without getting in the way.
Neck’s got a comfortable Classic C feel, and overall the guitar feels surprisingly easy to settle into for a full hollowbody. At 7 lbs 12 oz, it’s got enough substance without feeling too bulky.
Honestly, if you’re looking at this, you probably already know the vibe. It’s cool, it’s loud in all the right ways, and it looks incredible hanging on a strap.
Specs:
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Body: Hollowbody Laminated Maple
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Top: Arched Laminated Maple
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Finish: Gloss
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Color: Orange Stain
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Neck: Maple (Classic C)
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Fingerboard: Laurel
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Radius: 12"
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Frets: 22
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Scale Length: 24.6"
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Nut Width: 1.6875"
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Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
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Pickups: FT-5E Filter’Tron Humbuckers
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Controls: 2 Volume, Master Volume, Master Tone
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Switching: 3-Way Toggle
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Bridge: Adjusto-Matic with Secured Laurel Base
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Tailpiece: Bigsby B60 Vibrato
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Tuners: Vintage-Style Open Gear
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Weight: 7lbs 12oz
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Case: Sold Separately
