G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail, Laurel Fingerboard, Black
Sophisticated and sensible, Electromatic® Jet™ BT models are the perfect real, pure and powerful Gretsch® instruments. They’re your next-step Gretsch—bold, dynamic and articulate, and crafted with essential Gretsch sound, style and playability.
True Jet Essence with Broad’Tron™ Might
The all-new G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail delivers Broad’Tron™ power with classic Jet clarity.
Chambered Mahogany Bodies
At the heart of each Electromatic Jet BT is a chambered mahogany body with maple top that produces a rich, present mid-range that accentuates big lows and shimmering highs.
All-new Black Top Broad’Tron Pickups
A pair of Black Top Broad’Tron pickups drive the chambered mahogany body with maple top through thick, aggressive overdrive while maintaining astounding definition and note balance suitable for the most pristine clean tone.
Versatile Controls
The Electromatic Jet BT is equipped with essential features that give you complete tonal control. The combination of individual pickup volume controls, master tone and master volume with treble bleed circuit provides intuitive global control over your pickup and tone settings.
- Upgraded chambered mahogany body with maple top for a strong sonic profile and exceptional acoustic balance
- Lower set mahogany neck for effortless access and performance
- 12”-radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
- Dual Black Top Broad’Tron™ pickups
- Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone and individual pickup volume controls
- Gretsch V-Stoptail tailpiece
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge
- Upgraded appointments include bound headstock, plain-face head cap, vintage-inspired purfling, Big Block inlays and closed back tuning keys
- Chrome hardware
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Item shown: G5220 Electromatic® Jet™ BT Single-Cut with V-Stoptail, Laurel Fingerboard, BlackModel #: 2517110506UPC #:885978906697Sap Name: G5220 EMTC JET BT BLKCase/Gig Bag:Optional G6238FT Gretsch® Flat Top Solid Body Hardshell (p/n 099-6474-000); Optional G2164 Gretsch® Solid Body Gig Bag (p/n 099-6460-000)
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Product Specs
General
SeriesElectromatic®OrientationRight-HandColorBlackCountry Of OriginCNNeck
Neck MaterialMahoganyNeck FinishGloss UrethaneNeck ShapeThin “U”Neck ConstructionSet-NeckFingerboard Radius12″ (305 mm)Fingerboard MaterialLaurelPosition InlaysPearloid Big BlockNumber of Frets22String NutSynthetic BoneNut Width1.6875″ (42.86 mm)Nut MaterialSynthetic BoneBody
BodyMahoganyBody FinishGlossBody ShapeJet™Body TopLaminated MapleBody BindingWhite with Black/White PurflingBody BackMahoganyBody StyleGretsch® Chambered Body GuitarsBody MaterialMahoganyBracingChamberedWaist8.5″ (216 mm)Hardware
BridgeAnchored Adjusto-Matic™Bridge Cover/TailpieceGretsch® V-StoptailBridge MountingAnchoredPickguardSilver Plexi w/ Black Gretsch® & Electromatic® LogosControl KnobsG-ArrowHardware FinishChromeTuning MachinesDie-CastStringsNickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)Neck PlateNoneStrap ButtonsGretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer KnobsElectronics
Bridge PickupBlack Top Broad’Tron™Middle PickupN/ANeck PickupBlack Top Broad’Tron™Pickup ConfigurationBroad’Tron™ / Broad’Tron™ControlsVolume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume with Treble Bleed, Master ToneSwitching3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck PickupSpecial ElectronicsN/AMiscellaneous
Commodity Code9207901000Measurements
Dimensions4.70×12.00×42.30 INShipping Weight10.30 LBUpper Bout10.25″ (260 mm)Lower Bout13.46″ (341.88 mm)Body Depth1.85″ (47 mm)Fret SizeMedium JumboScale Length24.6″ (625 mm)Shipping Length42.30 INShipping Height4.70 INShipping Width12.00 IN