Best Gretsch Single Cut Guitars 2026
Premium Gretsch single cut guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet AM
by
Gretsch
Rock
Classic Rock
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than other guitar types
- • Higher price point typically
Gretsch G5210T-P90 Electromatic Jet AMElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleGlued-in neck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 560700
$692
#2
⭐
4.8/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch G6128T-53 VS Duo Jet BK
by
Gretsch
Jazz
Classic Rock
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than other guitar types
- • May lack brightness for some styles
Gretsch G6128T-53 VS Duo Jet BKElectric GuitarProfessional CollectionBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyNeck Profile:...
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4.8/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 406436
$3,244
#3
⭐
4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G6120-59 QM Nashville MBCH
by
Gretsch
Hard Rock
Metal
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock sound and feel
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point typically
- • May lack brightness for some styles
Gretsch G6120-59 QM Nashville MBCHElectric GuitarCustom Shop Model - Masterbuilt by Chad HenrichsenStyle:...
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4.8/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 573964
$12,935
#4
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5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT DCM
by
Gretsch
Jazz
Hard Rock
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock sound and feel
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point typically
- • May lack brightness for some styles
Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT DCMElectric GuitarBody: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard...
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5.0/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 619960
$725
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Gretsch Strml Jet Clb DRK DENM
by
Gretsch
Jazz
Classic Rock
Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic rock sound and feel
✓ PROS
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
- • May lack brightness for some styles
Gretsch Strml Jet Clb DRK DENMElectric GuitarBody: NatoNeck: Bolt-on natoFingerboard: LaurelFingerboard inlays:...
⭐
4.8/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 594510
$404
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch 6134CST 55 Penguin LPB Relic
by
Gretsch
Metal
Blues
Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gretsch 6134CST 55 Penguin LPB RelicElectric GuitarSpring Event 2021 Custom Shop Modell - Masterbuilt by Steven...
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4.9/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 525355
$9,679
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch 6130CS 55 DuoJet Western Relic
by
Gretsch
Rock
Metal
Classic Rock
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Classic rock sound and feel
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point typically
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
Gretsch 6130CS 55 DuoJet Western RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelTop: MapleChambered body: MahoganyNeck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 521054
$9,238
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT BLK
by
Gretsch
Rock
Classic Rock
Blues
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Great for overdriven tones
✗ CONS
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT BLKElectric GuitarElectromatic seriesChambered body: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck:...
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 438158
$626
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch EMTC LTD Pristine JET WHT GLD
by
Gretsch
Classic Rock
Blues
Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for overdriven tones
✓ PROS
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
- • Neck dive possible with light bodies
Gretsch EMTC LTD Pristine JET WHT GLDElectric GuitarChambered body: MahoganyTop: arched mapleNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 583676
$725
#10
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G5220 EMTC Jet OLV MET
by
Gretsch
Metal
Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • May lack brightness for some styles
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
Gretsch G5220 EMTC Jet OLV METElectric GuitarElectromatic SeriesChambered body: MahoganyTop: MapleNeck:...
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 594361
$615
#11
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4.4/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Gretsch G5230T Elmtc. Jet SC Bgsby CG
by
Gretsch
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Blues
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gretsch G5230T Elmtc. Jet SC Bgsby CGElectric GuitarChambered body: MahoganyGlued neck: MahoganyMaple topFretboard:...
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4.4/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 498237
$626
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Gretsch G2215-P90 Strml Jr. Jet Club M
by
Gretsch
Blues
Metal
Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Rich midrange presence
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gretsch G2215-P90 Strml Jr. Jet Club MElectric GuitarNato bodyBolt-on NATO neckLaurel fretboardNeck profile: Thin U22...
⭐
4.6/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 497958
$395
#13
⭐
4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch 6134CST 59 Penguin CP Relic
by
Gretsch
Rock
Jazz
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✓ PROS
- • Great for overdriven tones
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
✗ CONS
- • Heavier than other guitar types
- • Higher price point typically
Gretsch 6134CST 59 Penguin CP RelicElectric GuitarCustom Shop modelChambered body: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 521085
$8,468
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Gretsch G2420T Strml Hlw Sc RBSTO
by
Gretsch
Hard Rock
Classic Rock
Jazz
Key Feature:
• Excellent upper fret access
✓ PROS
- • Excellent upper fret access
- • Rich midrange presence
✗ CONS
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
- • Heavier than other guitar types
Gretsch G2420T Strml Hlw Sc RBSTOElectric GuitarBody: Maple laminatedNeck: NatoFingerboard: LaurelPearloid Neo-Classic...
⭐
4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 594252
$659
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Gretsch EMTC Sparkle Jet FT GLD SPK
by
Gretsch
Classic Rock
Jazz
Blues
Key Feature:
• Rich midrange presence
✓ PROS
- • Thick, sustaining humbucker tone
- • Excellent upper fret access
✗ CONS
- • Higher price point typically
- • Less twangy than single-coil guitars
Gretsch EMTC Sparkle Jet FT GLD SPKElectric GuitarStyle: Jet with cutawayBody: MahoganyNeck: MahoganyFingerboard:...
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 609282
$736
How to Choose the Best Single Cut Guitars
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced single cut guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
