Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS
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Gretsch
G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS
Product Info
Article Number:
560736
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$999.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The G5655T-QM is a fantastic entry into the Gretsch world, offering that iconic look and vibe at a more affordable price point. It's got a surprisingly versatile sound, leaning towards a vintage rock and blues character, thanks to those BroadTrons. This is ideal for players seeking a distinctive, semi-hollow tone without the premium price tag of a vintage model.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5655T-QM Electromatic Jr. SPS
- Electric Guitar
- Construction: Semi-Hollow
- Body: Maple laminated
- Archtop: Quilted maple
- Set neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail fingerboard inlays
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Scale length: 625 mm (24.6")
- Nut width: 43 mm (1.6875")
- Neck profile: Thin "U"
- Pickups: 2 Black Top Broad'Tron Humbuckers
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- 2 Volume
- 1 Master Volume and 1 Master Tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Gold Plexi pickguard with black Gretsch and Electromatic logos
- Anchored Adjust-o-Matic bridge
- Bigsby-Licensed B70 Tremolo
- Nickel-plated die-cast machine heads
- Colour: Speyside
PROS
- • Quilted maple top delivers stunning aesthetics and resonance.
- • BroadTron pickups offer a unique, thick, and articulate tone.
- • Thin 'U' neck profile provides comfortable, fast playing feel.
- • Bigsby tremolo adds classic Gretsch vibrato and expression.
CONS
- • Maple laminate body can feel a little less resonant than all-wood construction.
- • Master volume controls can be a bit finicky for precise level matching.
- • Shorter scale length limits low-end extension, less suitable for drop tunings.
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Key Features
Body Material
Maple Laminate with Quilted Maple Top
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Black Top BroadTron Humbuckers
Scale Length
625 mm (24.6")
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Anchored Adjust-o-Matic
Weight
7.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
BroadTrons have a unique, almost British-sounding character – a bit more aggressive and vocal, with a tighter low-end than many vintage humbuckers.
The thin 'U' profile is generally comfortable, but some players with very large hands might find it slightly narrow, though the 1.6875" nut width provides ample room.
The anchored bridge simplifies intonation, making it easier to set up accurately, although it does limit string replacement access slightly.
