Gretsch G5220 EMTC Jet OLV MET
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Gretsch
G5220 EMTC Jet OLV MET
Product Info
Article Number:
594361
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5220 EMTC Jet OLV MET
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$614.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Jet is a seriously cool package. The chambered mahogany body and Broad'tron pickups give you a vintage Gretsch vibe without the premium price tag. It’s a great choice for players wanting that classic rock/blues tone and comfortable feel, especially those who appreciate a shorter scale length for easier bending.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5220 EMTC Jet OLV MET
- Electric Guitar
- Electromatic Series
- Chambered body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid big block fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Thin "U"
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 625 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.69")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Black Top Broad'tron humbuckers
- 2 Volume controls
- 1 Master volume control with treble bleed
- 1 Master tone control
- 3-Way switch
- Black plexi pickguard with golden Gretsch logo
- Achored Adjusto-Matic bridge with Gretsch V-Stoptail tailpiece
- Die-cast machine heads
- Chorme hardware
- Original strings: Nickel-plated steel .010-.046
- Colour: Olive Metallic
PROS
- • Mahogany chambered body delivers warm, resonant tones and comfortable weight.
- • Broad'tron pickups provide a surprisingly versatile range of classic rock grit.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers excellent playability and fast action.
- • Adjusto-Matic bridge & V-Stoptail improve tuning stability and sustain.
CONS
- • Olive Metallic finish, while striking, can be prone to fingerprints.
- • Shorter scale length might feel cramped for players with larger hands.
- • Broad'Tron pickups, while versatile, aren't a direct substitute for vintage PAFs.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany (chambered) with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Black Top Broad'tron Humbuckers
Scale Length
625 mm (24.75 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Anchored Adjusto-Matic with Gretsch V-Stoptail
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'thin U' is noticeably slimmer than some of the older, thicker Gretsch necks, making it more accessible for modern players.
They’re voiced to provide a hotter output than typical vintage-style humbuckers, but aren't excessively overwound; they retain a good amount of clarity.
The Adjusto-Matic bridge and V-Stoptail are a definite step up from simpler tailpieces and improve tuning stability considerably, but may still require occasional adjustments.
