Gretsch G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK
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G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK
Product Info
Article Number:
545737
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$559.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The G5222 D.Jet BT BLK is a fantastic entry point into the Gretsch world. It nails that classic, slightly gritty tone and feels surprisingly comfortable to play. This is a great choice for players seeking a vintage-inspired aesthetic and powerful, warm tones without a premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5222 EMTC D.Jet BT BLK
- Electric Guitar
- Electromatic series
- Mahogany body
- Arched maple top
- Mahogany neck
- Laurel fretboard
- Pearloid neo-classic thumbnail fretboard inlays
- Neck finish: High gloss
- Neck profile: Thin "U"
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.6875")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Black Top Broad'Tron Humbuckers
- 2 Volume controls
- 1 Master volume with treble bleed
- 1 Master tone
- 3-Way switch for pickup selection
- Gold pickguard with a black Gretsch logo
- Adjusto-Matic bridge
- DieCast machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Factory stringing: Nickel Plated Steel .010 - .046
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • BroadTrons deliver a thick, creamy overdrive ideal for rockabilly and blues.
- • Mahogany body provides warmth and sustain, enhanced by the maple top’s clarity.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Gold pickguard and chrome hardware add a classy, vintage aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • The lighter-gauge strings might feel floppy for players preferring heavier gauges.
- • The high-gloss neck finish can feel a bit sticky for some players initially.
- • While versatile, it excels in rock/blues; metal tones are less convincing.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Arched Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2 x Black Top BroadTron Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.6" (625mm)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Adjusto-Matic
Weight
8.5 lbs (approximately)
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Frequently Asked Questions
BroadTrons offer a more mid-focused, warmer, and slightly smoother tone with a distinct vintage character; they’re less brittle than many modern humbuckers.
The thin 'U' profile is generally comfortable, but players with very large hands might find it slightly narrow; it’s best tried before buying if possible.
The treble bleed preserves high-end frequencies when rolling back the master volume, preventing a muddy or dull sound at lower volumes.
