Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT DCM
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G5230 T EMTC JET FT DCM
Product Info
Article Number:
619960
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5230 T EMTC JET FT DCM
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$724.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Electromatic Jet is a fantastic value for the money. It nails that classic Gretsch vibe with its Filter'Tron pickups and Bigsby trem, offering a raw, vintage tone perfect for rockabilly, blues, and garage rock. It's a great option for players wanting that Gretsch character without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5230 T EMTC JET FT DCM
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Mahogany
- Top: Maple
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnails
- Neck profile Thin U
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 625 mm (24.6")
- Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.6875")
- Synthetic bone nut
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Black Top Filter'Tron humbuckers
- 2 volume controls
- Controls: Master Volume
- Master Tone
- 3-way switch
- Silver Plexi pickguard with black Gretsch and Electromatic logos
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
- Bigsby B50 tremolo
- Machine heads: Die-cast
- Hardware: Nickel
- Strings: Nickel-plated steel .010 - .046
- Colour: Dark Cherry Metallic
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant, and punchy low-end response.
- • Black Top Filter'Trons offer a surprisingly versatile, crunchy overdrive.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile provides comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Silver Plexi pickguard adds a unique visual flair and vintage aesthetic.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a noticeably heavier feel compared to lighter guitars.
- • Laurel fretboard, while playable, lacks the slickness of ebony or rosewood.
- • 3-way pickup switch limits tonal options compared to coil-splitting or more complex controls.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2 Black Top Filter'Tron Humbuckers
Scale Length
625 mm (24.6")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Anchored Adjusto-Matic with Bigsby B50 Tremolo
Weight
8.5 lbs (estimated)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The B50 is a lighter-duty tremolo, offering subtle vibrato and dive bombs – it’s not a Floyd Rose, but adds charm and a vintage feel.
Surprisingly, yes! The Black Top Filter'Trons have a good output and handle overdrive and distortion well, though they won't be as high-gain as some ceramic pickups.
The Thin 'U' profile is generally comfortable, but the 12” radius might feel a bit flatter than some prefer with larger hands – it’s a matter of personal preference.
