Gretsch G5222 EMTC D. Jet BT V-St. NAT
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G5222 EMTC D. Jet BT V-St. NAT
Product Info
Article Number:
481574
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5222 EMTC D. Jet BT V-St. NAT
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$537.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Electromatic Jet is a fantastic entry point into the Gretsch world. The BroadTron pickups give you that thick, creamy tone perfect for rockabilly, blues, and classic rock, while the comfortable neck makes it a joy to play. It's a real winner for players wanting a vintage vibe without the vintage price tag.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5222 EMTC D. Jet BT V-St. NAT
- Electric Guitar
- Electromatic double jet series
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Set-in neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Thin U
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Nut: Synthetic Bone
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.69")
- Scale: 625 mm (24.61")
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12.01")
- Pickups: 2 Black Top Broad Tron humbuckers
- 2 x Volume
- 1 x master volume and 1 x master tone controls
- Black Plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo
- Gretsch V-Stoptail bridge
- Die-cast machine heads
- Chrome hardware finish
- Strings: Fender NPS .010 - .046 (Art.#469412#)
- Colour: Aged Natural
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warm resonance and a pleasing sustain.
- • Black Top BroadTron pickups deliver a surprisingly powerful, vintage-voiced tone.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • V-Stoptail bridge enhances tuning stability and adds a classic Gretsch aesthetic.
CONS
- • Mahogany body can make it a bit heavier than some players prefer.
- • While versatile, it truly shines in rockabilly and blues, limiting broader genre appeal.
- • Synthetic bone nut isn’t quite as premium as bone, a small detail some may notice.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2 x Black Top Broad Tron Humbuckers
Scale Length
625 mm (24.61 in)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Gretsch V-Stoptail
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
They're voiced with a distinct vintage warmth and a slightly more compressed feel than modern high-output humbuckers – think more 'growl' than 'sustain'.
The Thin 'U' profile is generally comfortable, but it's relatively slim; players with very large hands might prefer something a bit thicker.
The V-Stoptail bridge noticeably improves tuning stability compared to many guitars at this price point, though occasional minor adjustments are still normal.
