Gretsch G5420T EMTC CLS HLW VWT/GRY
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G5420T EMTC CLS HLW VWT/GRY
Product Info
Article Number:
583693
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5420T EMTC CLS HLW VWT/GRY
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$911.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch Electromatic delivers that iconic hollowbody vibe at a surprisingly affordable price point. The Filter’Tron pickups give it a snarling, vintage character that's perfect for rockabilly, blues, and classic rock. It’s a great choice for players wanting that Gretsch tone without the premium-priced tag.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5420T EMTC CLS HLW VWT/GRY
- Electric Guitar
- Type: Hollowbody with cutaway
- Body: Maple laminated
- Top: arched maple laminated
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnails fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: Classic C
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale: 625 mm (24.6")
- Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.6875'')
- Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 FT-5E Filter'Tron humbuckers (bridge and neck)
- Master volume control with Treble Bleed circuit
- Master tone control
- 2 Volume controls
- 3-Way switch
- London Grey pickguard with white Gretsch and Electromatic logos
- Adjusto-Matic bridge with secured laurel base
- Open vintage-style tuners
- Nickel hardware
- Original strings: Nickel-plated steel (.010-.049)
- Colour: Two-Tone Vintage White/London Grey
- high-gloss
PROS
- • Laminated maple construction delivers a warm, resonant, and complex tone.
- • Filter’Tron pickups provide a unique, powerful growl ideal for rockabilly and blues.
- • Classic C neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • Adjusto-Matic bridge improves sustain and tuning stability compared to older designs.
CONS
- • Hollowbody design makes it relatively heavy, potentially tiring for extended playing.
- • Scale length may feel a little short for players accustomed to longer scale guitars.
- • While versatile, it excels in vintage-inspired tones, limiting modern high-gain applications.
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Key Features
Body Material
Maple laminate with arched maple laminate top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2 FT-5E Filter’Tron humbuckers
Scale Length
625 mm (24.6 in)
Frets
22 Medium jumbo
Bridge
Adjusto-Matic with secured laurel base
Weight
Approximately 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 vintage models, but still easy to play, offering a balance between feel and stability.
Filter’Trons do have a bit more inherent noise than some modern pickups, but the Treble Bleed circuit helps mitigate this, especially at lower volumes.
Absolutely. The warm, articulate tone and unique character of the Filter’Trons make it a fantastic recording guitar for vintage-inspired genres.
