The Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut V-Stoptail
When designing the G5220 Electromatic Jet BT for left-handed players, Gretsch paid special attention to a characterful, resonant sound and comfortable playing characteristics. Generous resonance chambers in the mahogany body and the 24.6" scale length (625 mm) give the guitar a pleasantly airy timbre. At the same time, the pleasantly flat "Thin and profile of the glued maple neck promises comfortable playability of the 22-fret Indian Laurel fingerboard, in which large block
As pickup for the Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut
Last but not least, Gretsch equips the Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut V-Stoptail
Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut V-Stoptail Lefthand Jade Grey MetallicI've played Gretsches at all price points, and have enjoyed them all. This is actually the cheapest Gretsch I've played, and it's astonishingly good - easily up to gigging/recording standards. You won't get the full-on twang of the classic Gretsches, but that's because the pickups here are aimed at different playes. This has a modern-sounding, focused sound - think SG or Les Paul but with more clarity - perfect with a bit of dirt. The guitar arrived perfectly set up - really low action - no string buzzes. The only issue was the G string sticking at the nut (common issue with this style of guitar, even worse with Gibsons) but a bit of graphite in the nut slot sorted it. Thoroughly recommended.