Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body, Two-Tone Anniversary Green Overview
The Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body, in Two-Tone Anniversary Green, is a striking hollow-body electric guitar that combines vintage aesthetics, modern playability, and Gretsch’s unmistakable tone. This model is part of the Electromatic® Classic Hollow Body series, known for providing players with high-quality instruments that deliver Gretsch’s signature sound at a more accessible price point.
Key Features:
Body:
- Body Shape: Single-cutaway hollow body.
- Body Material: 5-ply maple top, back, and sides, with a classic arched top and soundpost bracing for enhanced resonance and feedback control.
- Body Finish: Gloss urethane for a sleek and durable finish.
- Color: Two-Tone Anniversary Green with vintage white binding, giving the guitar a stylish, retro appearance.
Neck:
- Neck Material: Maple neck, which provides bright, snappy tones and complements the body’s hollow construction.
- Neck Shape: Standard “U” shape, designed for comfortable grip and smooth playability.
- Fingerboard: Laurel fingerboard, offering a rich, warm tone with smooth playability.
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm), providing a comfortable arc for both chord playing and soloing.
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo frets, making bending and fast playing easy.
- Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm), slightly shorter than typical, giving a slinky feel with less string tension.
- Nut Width: 1.685" (42.8 mm), providing comfortable spacing for most hand sizes.
Pickups and Electronics:
- Pickups: Dual Black Top Filter’Tron™ humbuckers. These pickups are designed to deliver the bold, full-bodied sound Gretsch is known for, with a focus on clarity, punch, and articulation.
- Pickup Configuration: Two humbuckers (neck and bridge), delivering that twangy, powerful Gretsch sound, whether you’re playing clean or overdriven.
- Controls:
- 3-position pickup selector switch.
- Individual volume controls for each pickup.
- Master volume control with treble bleed circuit to maintain clarity when rolling off volume.
- Master tone control for shaping the overall sound.
Hardware:
- Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with a Bigsby® B60 vibrato tailpiece. The Bigsby adds classic tremolo effects, perfect for subtle vibrato or more dramatic pitch bending.
- Tuning Machines: Vintage-style open-gear tuners for accurate tuning and a vintage aesthetic.
- Pickguard: Transparent pickguard with the Gretsch® logo, maintaining the guitar’s elegant look.
- Binding: Vintage white binding on the body, neck, and f-holes, enhancing the guitar’s classic appeal.
Miscellaneous:
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049 gauge).
- Finish Color: Two-Tone Anniversary Green with chrome hardware, giving the guitar a timeless look with a vintage vibe.
