Gretsch G5420T Electromatic WS
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Gretsch
G5420T Electromatic WS
Product Info
Article Number:
535938
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5420T Electromatic WS
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$823.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The G5420T Electromatic WS is a fantastic entry point into the Gretsch world. It nails that vintage vibe with its FilterTrons and Bigsby, while remaining surprisingly versatile. This is a great choice for players seeking a semi-hollow with character, who appreciate a comfortable neck and a distinctive, warm sound.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5420T Electromatic WS
- 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
- Strings: .011 - .049
- Colour: Walnut Stain
PROS
- • Laminated maple body provides focused resonance and reduced feedback.
- • FilterTron pickups deliver a distinctive, creamy, and articulate Gretsch tone.
- • Classic 'inC' neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Bigsby B60 tremolo allows for expressive vibrato and subtle pitch bending.
CONS
- • The trestle block construction, while good, can still exhibit some hollowness.
- • Nut width of 1.6875 in might feel a bit wide for players used to narrower necks.
- • While versatile, it shines most in rockabilly, blues, and classic rock styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple laminate with trestle block
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2x FT-5E FilterTron humbuckers
Scale Length
24.6 in
Frets
22 Medium jumbo
Bridge
Adjusto-Matic with secured Laurel base
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s more focused and less prone to feedback, but still retains much of the warmth and chime – a good compromise.
Absolutely, they're standard P-90 size and readily available, allowing for a wide range of tonal modifications.
The 'inC' profile is generally comfortable, but the 1.6875 in nut width may feel a little snug for very large hands.
