Gretsch G5422LH Electromatic SW

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Gretsch G5422LH Electromatic SW

Gretsch

G5422LH Electromatic SW

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Product Info

Article Number: 535978
Brand: Gretsch
Model: G5422LH Electromatic SW
Price: $1,097.80

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This Electromatic SW is a fantastic left-handed option for players chasing that classic Gretsch vibe. The hollow body and FilterTron pickups give it a warm, slightly gritty tone perfect for rockabilly, blues, and classic rock, while the maple construction keeps things tight and controlled. It's a great value for a guitar with this much character and vintage mojo.

Product Description

  • Gretsch G5422LH Electromatic SW
  • Electric guitar
  • Lefthand / left-handed model
  • Style: Hollowbody with double cut
  • Body: Maple laminated with trestle block
  • Body depth: 57 mm (2.25")
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Laurel
  • Pearloid Hump Block fingerboard 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
  • Volume control for neck pickup
  • Volume control for bridge pickup
  • Master volume control with treble bleed
  • Master tone control
  • Golden plexiglass pickguard with black Gretsch and Electromatic logo
  • Adjusto-Matic bridge with secured Laurel base
  • Gretsch G-Cutout tailpiece
  • Open vintage style tuners
  • Gold plated hardware
  • String gauges: .011 - .049
  • Colour: Snowcrest White
PROS
  • • Laminated maple body delivers focused resonance and sustain.
  • • FilterTron pickups provide a distinct, creamy, and articulate vintage tone.
  • • Classic 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability for a wide range of players.
  • • Adjusto-Matic bridge provides stable intonation and easy setup.
CONS
  • • The hollow body makes it prone to feedback at higher volumes.
  • • Limited tonal versatility compared to solid-body guitars; excels in specific genres.
  • • Open-gear tuners aren't quite as precise as locking tuners for ultimate tuning stability.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple laminate with trestle block
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Laurel
Pickups 2x FT-5E FilterTron
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

The Classic 'C' is a comfortable middle ground, not as slim as some of the modern profiles, but not as chunky as older vintage Gretsches.
The Snowcrest White finish is nitrocellulose lacquer, which is beautiful but relatively soft – handle with care and consider a quality setup to avoid finish wear.
The trestle block reduces feedback compared to a fully hollow body, and it adds focus and clarity to the tone while retaining some of the hollowbody resonance.

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