Gretsch G5230T Electromatic JetTM FT Single-Cut with Bigsby Black Overview
Gretsch G5230T Electromatic JetTM FT Single-Cut with Bigsby Black
In its 65 year existence the Gretsch Jet has been the hallmark sound for iconic players. The all-new G5230T Electromatic JetTM FT Single-Cut with Bigsby captures that essential Jet power and fidelity at an incredible price.
Chambered Mahogany Bodies — Loud and Clear Classic Jet tone begins with a chambered mahogany body with maple top that produces full lows and mids with an exceptionally smooth and present high end. The result is a deep acoustic foundation that is robust, yet balanced.
Black Top Filter’TronTM Pickups – Quintessential Power and Clarity
Black Top Filter’TronTM pickups amplify and accentuate the Electromatic Jet FT’s chambered body to produce a wide, balanced and transparent tone. Loud and punchy, this Jet sounds out with remarkable definition at any level of gain. Together, the body and pickups thunder with full, responsive lows and mids with a high end that sparkles without spikes.
Total Tonal Control
The Electromatic Jet FT 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.
Features Summary:
• Upgraded chambered mahogany body with maple top for a strong sonic profile and exceptional acoustic balance
• Black Top Filter’TronTM pickups produce transparent power and articulation
• Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone and individual pickup volume controls provide complete tone-shaping flexibility
• Upgraded appointments: bound headstock, plain- face head cap, vintage-inspired purfling, Neo- ClassicTM thumbnail inlays and closed back tuning keys
• Bigsby® B50 vibrato tailpiece
• Silver (506, 516) or black (547) plexi pickguard and chrome hardware
• Available in Airline Silver, Black and Firebird Red
- Body
- -Body Shape: Jet™
- -Body Back: Mahogany-Chambered
- -Body Top: Arched 3-Ply Maple Top
- Neck
- -Number of Frets: 22
- -Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- -Position Inlays: Pearloid Hump-Block Inlays
- -Fingerboard Radius: 12" Radius (305 mm)
- -Fretboard: Rosewood
- -Neck Material: Maple
- -Nut Width: 1.6875" (43 mm)
- -Scale Length: 24.6" (62.5 cm)
- -Headstock: Jet™ Style
- -Truss Rods: Standard Truss Rod
- Electronics
- -Bridge Pickup: "Blacktop" Filter'Tron™ Bridge Pickup
- -Neck Pickup: "Blacktop" Filter'Tron™ Neck Pickup
- -Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- -Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
- Hardware
- -Hardware Finish: Chrome
- -Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ Bridge
- -Tuning Machines: Enclosed Die-Cast Tuning Machines
- -String Nut: Synthetic Bone
- -Switch Tips: Chrome
- Miscellaneous
- -Strings: D'Addario® XL110 Regular Light, NPS (.010-.046 Gauges)
- -Unique Features: Two-Tone Body Color Scheme, "Black Top" Filter'Tron™ pickups, Bigsby® Licensed B50 Vibrato Tailpiece
- Accessories
- -Control Knobs: "G" Arrow Knobs
