Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic AZM
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Gretsch
G5655TG Electromatic AZM
Product Info
Article Number:
455385
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5655TG Electromatic AZM
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Electromatic AZM is a seriously cool package. It nails that classic Gretsch vibe – think early rock 'n' roll, blues, and garage rock – with those BroadTron pickups providing a fantastic, gritty tone. It’s an excellent choice for players wanting a semi-hollow with vintage character at a reasonable price.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic AZM
- Electric Guitar
- Style: Semi-hollow with centre block
- Body: Maple laminated
- Body width: 343 mm (13")
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail fingerboard inlays
- Fingerboard binding
- Scale: 625 mm
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Nut width: 42.90 mm (1.6875")
- 22 Medium frets
- Pickups: 2 Black Top Broad'Tron humbuckers
- 2 x Volume
- 1 x master tone and 1 x master volume control
- Graph Tech NuBone nut
- Bigsby B70 tremolo
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
- Colour: Azure Metallic
- Suitable case: Art. #316310# (not included)
PROS
- • BroadTrons deliver a thick, creamy overdrive perfect for rockabilly.
- • Maple laminate body provides surprising resonance and sustain.
- • Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays add a touch of vintage flair and elegance.
- • Bigsby B70 tremolo offers smooth, expressive vibrato.
CONS
- • The anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge can feel a bit stiff for some players.
- • Laminated maple body contributes to a heavier-than-average feel.
- • The shorter scale length limits low-end extension for bass-heavy styles.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple laminate
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Black Top BroadTron humbuckers
Scale Length
625 mm
Frets
22 Medium
Bridge
Anchored Adjusto-Matic
Weight
8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
BroadTrons have a more aggressive, mid-focused sound with a raw, almost British amp vibe; they’re less refined than modern, high-output humbuckers.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, but the 1 11/16 in nut width might feel a little snug for players with very large hands, though manageable.
While the center block helps reduce feedback, it's still a semi-hollow, so careful amp placement and gain control are needed at very loud volumes.
