Gretsch G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRY
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Gretsch
G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRY
Product Info
Article Number:
619989
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRY
Category:
Single Cut Guitars
Price:
$724.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Jet Firebird is a real looker and a fantastic value. The Filter'Trons nail that classic Gretsch tone, perfect for rockabilly, blues, and garage rock. It's a great option for players wanting vintage vibe and character without the premium price tag of their higher-end models.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5230T EMTC JET FT VWT/GRY
- 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: Two Black Top Filter'Tron humbuckers
- Two volume controls
- One master volume and master tone control
- 3-way switch
- London Grey pickguard with white Gretsch and Electromatic logos
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
- Bigsby B50 tremolo
- Machine heads: Die-cast
- Nickel hardware
- Factory strings: Nickel-plated steel .010 - .046
- Colour: Two-Tone Vintage White/London Grey
PROS
- • Mahogany body provides warm resonance and sustain.
- • Filter'Tron pickups deliver thick, articulate vintage tones.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile offers comfortable playability for many hands.
- • Bigsby tremolo adds expressive vibrato and a classic Gretsch vibe.
CONS
- • Mahogany body contributes to a noticeably heavier instrument.
- • Limited pickup versatility; leans heavily into rockabilly/blues tones.
- • Adjusto-Matic bridge can be finicky for precise intonation.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany with Maple Top
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Two Black Top Filter'Tron Humbuckers
Scale Length
625 mm (24.6")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Anchored Adjusto-Matic
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Thin U' is noticeably slimmer than the traditional U-shaped necks found on some Gretsch guitars, making it more accessible for players with smaller hands or a preference for a faster feel.
Filter'Trons are known to have a bit more inherent noise than some modern pickups, but the Black Top versions are relatively well-shielded and manageable with reasonable gain settings.
The Bigsby B50 is straightforward, but the Adjusto-Matic bridge requires a bit more attention to get perfectly intonated; it's a classic design with a learning curve.
