Gretsch G5420T Electromatic OS
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Gretsch
G5420T Electromatic OS
Product Info
Article Number:
535936
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5420T Electromatic OS
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$867.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The G5420T is a seriously cool guitar, offering that classic Gretsch vibe at a surprisingly affordable price point. It's a fantastic choice for players digging vintage tones, rockabilly, or blues – that Filter'Tron sound is really something special. While not a full-bodied thumper, it’s versatile enough to cover a lot of ground.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5420T Electromatic OS
- Electric Guitar
- Construction: Hollowbody with single cut
- Body: Maple laminated with trestle block
- Body depth: 70 mm (2.75")
- Maple neck
- Laurel fretboard
- Pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail fretboard inlays
- Neck profile: Classic "C"
- Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.6875")
- Graph Tech NuBone nut
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup: 2x FT-5E FilterTron humbuckers
- Volume control for neck pickup
- Volume control for bridge pickup
- Master volume control with treble bleed
- Master tone control
- Silver plexiglass pickguard with black Gretsch and Electromatic logos
- Adjusto-Matic bridge with secured Laurel base
- Bigsby B60
- Open vintage style tuners
- Nickel hardware
- String gauge ex-works: .011 - .049
- Colour: Orange Stain
PROS
- • Laminated maple body delivers focused, resonant hollowbody tone.
- • Filter'Tron pickups offer a unique, warm, and articulate voice.
- • Classic 'C' neck profile provides comfortable playability for various styles.
- • Bigsby B60 tremolo adds expressive vibrato capabilities.
CONS
- • Relatively shallow body depth limits low-end resonance compared to full-depth models.
- • Maple construction can be somewhat bright; may require EQ adjustments.
- • Hardware, while functional, feels a bit budget-oriented for the price.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Laminated Maple with Trestle Block
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2x FT-5E FilterTron Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.6" (625mm)
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Adjusto-Matic with Secured Laurel Base
Weight
7.8 lbs (3.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Classic C' is a comfortable middle ground – not as thin as some of their modern profiles, but not overly chunky either.
They're humbuckers, so noise is manageable, but they're not the quietest pickups out there – expect a bit of vintage-style hum.
Yes, the trestle block significantly reinforces the body, preventing excessive feedback and allowing for more aggressive strumming.
