Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic SW
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Gretsch
G5422TG Electromatic SW
Product Info
Article Number:
535960
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5422TG Electromatic SW
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$1,091.20
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Electromatic SW is a fantastic entry point into the Gretsch world. It nails that vintage aesthetic and delivers a surprisingly powerful, warm tone with a good dose of Gretsch mojo. Ideal for players seeking a semi-hollow feel for rockabilly, blues, and classic rock – a real workhorse instrument.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic SW
- Electric Guitar
- Construction: Hollowbody with double cut
- Body: Maple laminated with trestle block
- Body depth: 57 mm (2.25")
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Laurel
- Pearloid Hump Block 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
- Gold Plexi pickguard with black Gretsch and Electromatic logo
- Adjusto-Matic bridge with secured Laurel base
- Bigsby B60 tremolo
- Open vintage style tuners
- Gold plated hardware
- String gauge ex-works: .011 - .049
- Colour: Snowcrest White
PROS
- • Laminated maple body delivers warm, resonant tone with focused projection
- • Classic 'inC' neck profile offers comfortable playability for various hand sizes
- • FT-5E Filter’Trons provide that signature Gretsch twang and ample output
- • Bigsby B60 tremolo adds expressive vibrato and vintage character
CONS
- • Hollowbody construction makes it prone to feedback at higher volumes
- • Trestle block helps, but it's still a relatively heavy instrument
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to solid-body guitars
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Laminated Maple with Trestle Block
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
FT-5E FilterTron Humbuckers
Scale Length
24.6 in
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Adjusto-Matic with Secured Laurel Base
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The 'inC' profile is a more modern take on the classic Gretsch neck, offering a bit more depth and a comfortable feel that suits a wider range of players.
The Bigsby B60 is generally reliable, but like all vintage-style tremolos, requires occasional tuning stability checks and might benefit from a professional setup.
The trestle block significantly reduces feedback compared to a fully hollow body, while still preserving a good amount of resonance, but high-gain amplification can still present challenges.
