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2024-12-24T08:23:39

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent and good value

Excellent guitar out of the box. The black face pickups are keepers for sure. I picked it up during a 50% off sale and can't be e happier.

MICHAEL V.

2024-12-24T07:41:51

Rated 5 out of 5

My first Gretsch and I love it!

The Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT is absolutely gorgeous in person-pictures really don't do it justice. The finish and overall design are just stunning. After getting it set up by a professional, it plays like a dream, and I couldn't be happier with how smooth and comfortable it feels. The tone is something special, too. It has a unique sound that's rich, clear, and full of character. I love the way it handles everything from crisp highs to deep, punchy lows-it just sounds great no matter what I'm playing. If you're looking for a guitar that looks and sounds amazing, this one's definitely worth checking out.

MATT W.

2024-11-21T22:33:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Fantastic guitar!

I had my eye on this model for a while and when I saw it on sale, I decided to order one. It was nearly perfect out of the box, but the neck pickup wasn't working. A quick trip to my guitar tech and it was an easy fix. I did swap the stock tuners, which are very cheap, with a quality set of Grover tuners and it is now an incredible instrument. The pickups sound great dirty or clean and the neck feels great and plays very comfortably. I would not hesitate to recommend this guitar to anyone from a beginner to a professional. Can't beat it for the price. The firestick red color is even more beautiful in person and it has a slightly orangey copper tint to it. Very nice looking guitar.

JON L.

2024-11-19T09:07:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Great guitar!

Amazing beautiful guitar, really happy with it!

MICHAEL H.

2024-11-06T07:13:26

Rated 5 out of 5

The G5220 is a Worthwhile Instrument for Novices and Beyond

The G5220 is a wonderful instrument for the asking price. I'd highly recommend this model to anyone looking to get into the world of Gretsch guitars for the first time or even those with some past experience with the brand. Out of the box, it's a quality instrument and it's easy enough to work with should you decide to modify any of the individual aspects to your liking. I'm a huge fan of the "firestick red" finish which straddles the line between red and orange - looks sharp!

STEVE T.

2024-11-04T03:26:34

Rated 4 out of 5

Gretsch G5220 Great Guitar, Nice Finishing

Guitar finish is beautiful, more of an orange/red than red. The mahogany parts have a deep color and high gloss, highlighting the grain and figuring of the mahogany. The frets are finished very well with no sharp edges as with many foreign made guitars. A set-up is required as the pickup height was too low, I will follow-up with new strings, intonation adjustment, and balancing the pickups. It's a great guitar, especially at the reduced price that was offered at that time. I have bought two of these, if that better shares my opinion of it!

BOYD J.

2024-10-31T08:02:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value

Great guitar for the price. Would buy again!

JIDE A.

2024-10-30T03:46:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Best bang for the buck I ever found!

Fantastic guitar for even 3X the cost! I wouldn't change a thing!

CAREY C.

2024-10-21T14:00:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Killer look and sound

Guitar is beautiful and a steal of a price

DAVID I.

2024-10-02T22:02:26

Rated 4 out of 5

Gretsch G5220 Jet Single Cut in Bristol Fog

Beautiful guitar, great deal.

RANDY F.

2024-09-30T22:11:13

Rated 5 out of 5

Totally worth it!

Amazing guitar. Looks and plays like a 2000$ guitar. It's my first electric guitar and I must say it's a no brainer!

NADEEM C.

2020-07-14T11:14:21

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast shipping and courteous customer service

Fast shipping and courteous customer service

DOMENIC C.

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Gretsch G5220 Specifications

General

General

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  • Color

    Bristol Fog

  • Model / Series

    Electromatic Jet

  • Orientation

    Right-Handed

  • Number of Strings

    6

  • Body Type

    Solidbody

  • Body Shape

    Singlecut

  • Body Material

    Mahogany

  • Guitar Finish

    Gloss

  • Body Binding

    White with B/W Purfling

  • Neck Material

    Mahogany

  • Neck Construction

    Set

  • Neck Finish

    Gloss

  • Neck Shape

    Thin "U"

  • Scale Length

    24.6" (625mm)

  • Fingerboard Material

    Laurel Fretboard

  • Fingerboard Radius

    12" (305mm)

  • Number of Frets

    22

  • Fret Size

    Medium Jumbo

  • Nut Material

    Synthetic Bone

  • Nut Width

    1.6875" (42.86mm)

  • Position Inlays

    Pearloid Big Block

  • Headstock Binding

    White

Hardware

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  • Bridge Type

    Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge

  • Hardware Finish

    Chrome

  • Tuning Machines

    Die-Cast

  • Pickguard

    Black Plexi w/ Silver Gretsch & Electromatic Logos

  • Control Knobs

    G-Arrow

  • Neck Plate

    None

Electronics

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  • Bridge Pickup

    Black Top Broad'Tron

  • Neck Pickup

    Black Top Broad'Tron

  • Controls

    Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume with Treble Bleed, Master Tone

  • Pickup Switching

    3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

  • Pickup Configuration

    HH

Miscellaneous

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  • String Material

    Steel

  • UPC Code

    717669554408

15 Accessories for Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut V-Stoptail Electric Guitar, Laurel Fingerboard, Bristol Fog

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  • Cases, Bags & Sleeves (1)
  • Strings (2)
  • Pedals (2)
  • Cables & Adapters (1)

About Gretsch G5220

FEATURED REVIEWS

Excellent and good value

By MICHAEL V.

Excellent guitar out of the box. The black face pickups are keepers for sure. I picked it up during a 50% off sale and can't be e happier.

My first Gretsch and I love it!

By MATT W.

The Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT is absolutely gorgeous in person-pictures really don't do it justice. The finish and overall design are just stunning. After getting it set up by a professional, it plays like a dream, and I couldn't be happier with how smooth and comfortable it feels. The tone is something special, too. It has a unique sound that's rich, clear, and full of character. I love the way it handles everything from crisp highs to deep, punchy lows-it just sounds great no matte...

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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.

Gretsch G5220 Features

  • 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

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 24 months.

Key Features

  • 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

What's in the box:

  • Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut V-Stoptail Electric Guitar (Bristol Fog)
  • Gretsch 2 Year Limited Warranty