Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT Electric Guitar with Bigsby, Gold Sparkle

The Gretsch G5230T Electromatic® Sparkle Jet™ FT delivers the unmistakable sound and style that has defined Gretsch guitars since 1953. Designed for players who demand pure tone, effortless playability, and bold stage presence, this model captures the essence of the legendary Jet series — with a modern edge and remarkable value.

Main Features

• Chambered mahogany body with maple top for enhanced resonance and tonal balance
• Lower set mahogany neck for effortless playability and upper fret access
• 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
• Dual FT-5E Filter'Tron™ humbucking pickups for classic Gretsch power and clarity
• Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone, and individual pickup volume controls
• Bigsby® B50 vibrato tailpiece for smooth, expressive pitch modulation
• Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge for tuning stability and precise intonation
• Silver plexi pickguard with signature Gretsch styling
• Chrome hardware for a classic, professional finish

Built for power and clarity, the G5230T combines a chambered mahogany body and maple top for a rich, resonant sound with outstanding balance and sustain. Its lower-set mahogany neck ensures smooth playability and easy upper-fret access, while the 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays adds both comfort and signature Gretsch flair.

Equipped with a pair of FT-5E Filter'Tron™ humbucking pickups, this guitar delivers that iconic Gretsch tone — articulate, punchy, and full of character. The versatile control layout includes a master volume with treble bleed, master tone, and individual pickup volume knobs, giving players complete control over their sound.

Finished with a Bigsby® B50 vibrato tailpiece, anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge, and classic chrome hardware, the G5230T Sparkle Jet FT looks every bit as stunning as it sounds.

Specifications

General

• Series: Electromatic® Collection
• Orientation: Right-Hand
• Colour: Gold Sparkle
• Country Of Origin: CN
• Platform: Electromatic® Jet

Neck

• Headstock Binding: White
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Neck Shape: Thin “U”
• Neck Construction: Set-Neck
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Laurel
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
• Side Dots: Black
• Number Of Frets: 22
• String Nut: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)

Body

• Body: Mahogany
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Body Shape: Jet™
• Body Top: Arched Maple
• Body Binding: White with B/W Purfling
• Body Back: Mahogany
• Body Style: Gretsch® Solid Body Guitars
• Body Material: Mahogany
• Cutaway: Single Cutaway
• Bracing: Chambered

Hardware

• Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™
• Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Bigsby® B50
• Bridge Mounting: Anchored
• Pickguard: Silver Plexi With Silver Gretsch® Logo
• Pickup Covers: Chrome
• Control Knobs: G-Arrow
• Switch Tip: Chrome
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
• Strap Buttons: Gretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: FT-5E Filter’Tron™
• Neck Pickup: FT-5E Filter’Tron™
• Pickup Configuration: Filter'Tron™ / Filter'Tron™
• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup