Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic SBB
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Gretsch
G5422G-12 Electromatic SBB
Product Info
Article Number:
535968
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5422G-12 Electromatic SBB
Category:
12 String Guitars
Price:
$1,030.70
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Electromatic 12-string is a real vibe – it nails that shimmering, jangly Gretsch sound. The build quality is surprisingly solid for the price point, and it’s surprisingly versatile beyond just classic jangle-pop. It’s perfect for players seeking a unique 12-string voice without the premium price tag, though be prepared for a bit more tuning upkeep.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic SBB
- 12-String Electric Guitar
- Type: Hollowbody with double cut
- Body: Maple laminated with trestle block
- Body depth: 57 mm (2.25")
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Neck profile: Classic C
- Nut: Graph Tech NuBone
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Perloid Hump Block fingerboard inlays
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickup 2x FT-5E FilterTron humbucker
- Volume control for neck pickup
- Volume control for bridge pickup
- Master volume control with treble bleed
- Master tone control
- Gold Plexi pickguard with black Gretsch and Electromatic logos
- Adjusto-Matic bridge with secured laurel base
- Gretsch G-Cutout tailpiece
- Enclosed die-cast machine heads
- Gold-plated hardware
- Original strings: .011 - .046
- Colour: Single Barrel Burst
PROS
- • Laminated maple body delivers focused resonance and sustain.
- • Filter'Tron pickups offer a warm, articulate vintage tone.
- • Classic 'C' neck profile provides comfortable playability for various hand sizes.
- • Gold hardware and perloid inlays elevate the instrument's aesthetic appeal.
CONS
- • 12-string guitars inherently have a higher learning curve for tuning and maintenance.
- • Hollowbody construction makes it prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • The .011-.046 string gauge demands a bit more finger strength.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple Laminate with Trestle Block
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2x FT-5E Filter'Tron Humbuckers
Scale Length
25.5"
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Adjusto-Matic with Secured Laurel Base
Weight
7.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'Classic C' is a fairly standard profile – not as thin as some of the modern shred necks, but more comfortable than the older, chunkier Gretsch necks.
Yes, the standard humbucker mounting makes swapping pickups fairly straightforward, opening up a lot of tonal possibilities.
At 2.25 inches, the body depth is relatively shallow, so it should be comfortable for most players, even seated, but a strap is still recommended.
