Gretsch G5700 Lap Steel
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Gretsch
G5700 Lap Steel
Product Info
Article Number:
169643
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G5700 Lap Steel
Category:
Lap Steel Guitars
Price:
$515.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Gretsch G5700 is a fantastic entry point into lap steel guitar. It's got that classic Gretsch vibe – warm, woody, and with a bright top end – perfect for bluegrass, country, or even Hawaiian-inspired tones. A great option for players looking for authentic lap steel sound without a premium-priced investment.
Product Description
- Gretsch G5700 Lap Steel
- Lap Steel Guitar
- Electromatic Series
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Plastic
- Nut width: 47.6 mm
- Scale: 572 mm
- Pickups: 1 single coil
- Volume and Tone controls
- Chrome hardware
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 85 x 21 x 7 cm
- Original strings: Fender 250H 0.12 - 0.52 (Art. #152400#)
- Colour: Tobacco Sunburst
- Suitable gig bag available under article no. #118270# (not included)
PROS
- • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant, and woody tone.
- • Electromatic series construction provides a surprisingly solid build for the price.
- • Single-coil pickup offers a classic, bright, and cutting lap steel voice.
- • Plastic fingerboard resists fret wear and makes for fast playing.
CONS
- • Plastic fingerboard can feel less premium than rosewood or ebony.
- • Scale length limits versatility; primarily suited for lap steel playing.
- • Chrome hardware, while aesthetically pleasing, can be prone to tarnishing.
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Key Features
Body Material
Mahogany
Pickups
1 x Single Coil
Strings
Fender 250H 0.12 - 0.52
Scale Length
572 mm (22.5 in)
Tuning
Open G (typically)
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, the scale length and design are optimized for lap steel; standard fretting is awkward and impractical.
It's brighter and more cutting than the full-hollow Gretsch Filter'Trons, offering a more direct and focused tone.
A clean amp with a touch of reverb will really let the instrument’s natural tone shine; a Fender-style amp is a classic choice.
