Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic WS
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G5422G-12 Electromatic WS
Product Info
Article Number:
535965
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5422G-12 Electromatic WS
Category:
12 String Guitars
Price:
$1,097.80
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Electromatic 12-string is a real vibe – a Gretsch experience without the top-tier price tag. It’s fantastic for players chasing that shimmering, vintage 60s sound for rhythm or lead, particularly in rockabilly, surf, and classic rock contexts. Just be prepared for the 12-string challenge!
Product Description
- Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic OW
- 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
- Factory strings: Nickel-plated steel .011 - .046
- Colour: Walnut Stain
PROS
- • Laminated maple body delivers a warm, resonant, and surprisingly focused tone.
- • FilterTron pickups offer a unique Gretsch voice: chimey, articulate, and with plenty of grit.
- • Classic C neck profile provides comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
- • Gold-plated hardware and perloid inlays elevate the aesthetic, feeling more premium than the price suggests.
CONS
- • 12-string guitars are inherently harder on the fingers; string bending requires significant effort.
- • Hollowbody construction makes it susceptible to feedback at higher volumes, demanding careful amp placement.
- • While versatile, the Filter'Tron sound is most suited to vintage-inspired genres, limiting modern styles.
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Key Features
Body Material
Maple Laminated with Trestle Block
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2x FT-5E FilterTron 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 enclosed die-cast tuners are a definite improvement over cheaper models, offering reliable tuning, but 12-strings always require more frequent adjustments.
The Classic C is generally comfortable, but it's not a super wide neck, so players with very large hands might find it a touch snug.
The shallower body contributes to a tighter, more focused low-end than a deeper hollowbody, and makes it more comfortable to hold and play for extended periods.
