Description
The Gretsch Electromatic® Jet™ FT models deliver pure, powerful tone with no nonsense – just the bold, dynamic, and articulate sound that defines Gretsch®. Since 1953, the Jet has been a hallmark of iconic players, and the G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet™ FT captures that same legendary power and fidelity at an exceptional price point.
Main Features
- Chambered Mahogany Body with Maple Top – resonant tone with exceptional balance
- Lower Set Mahogany Neck – for smooth access and comfortable playability
- 12" Laurel Fingerboard – Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays with 22 medium jumbo frets
- FT-5E Filter'Tron™ Humbuckers – classic Gretsch clarity and punch
- Versatile Controls – master volume with treble bleed, master tone, and individual pickup volumes
- Bigsby® B50 Vibrato Tailpiece – iconic Gretsch expression and style
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ Bridge – stable tuning and intonation
- Silver Plexi Pickguard & Chrome Hardware – stylish vintage-inspired appointments
With a chambered mahogany body topped with maple, this guitar offers a strong sonic profile and superb acoustic balance. The FT-5E Filter'Tron™ humbuckers provide rich, defined tones that cut through the mix, while the Bigsby® B50 vibrato tailpiece adds expressive flair. Featuring Gretsch’s signature style, the G5230T is built to perform with unmistakable character.
Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet™ FT – bold sound, timeless style, and the unmistakable power of a true Gretsch classic.
Specifications
General
- Series: Electromatic® Collection
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Colour: Silver 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
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DHL who generally provide a two-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Gretsch Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
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