The Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby in Silver Sparkle is a visually striking guitar that delivers classic Gretsch tone and playability. Its chambered mahogany body with an arched maple top provides a resonant and balanced sound, while the FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups offer clarity and punch suitable for various musical styles. The Bigsby B50 vibrato tailpiece allows for expressive pitch modulation, and the Adjusto-Matic bridge ensures tuning stability. The 12″ radius laurel fingerboard with Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays enhances playability, making it a versatile instrument for both stage and studio. For musicians in the Cincinnati area, Willis Music offers a selection of Gretsch guitars, including the G5230T, providing local access to this exceptional instrument.
Features
- Series: Electromatic
- Family: Jet
- Platform: Jet
- Color: Silver Sparkle
- Number of Strings: 6
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Build: Solid Body
- Cutaway: Single Cutaway
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Body Shape: Jet
- Body Material: Mahogany
- Bracing: Chambered
- Body Binding: White with Black/White Purfing
- Body Back: Mahogany
- Body Top: Arched Maple
- Body Depth: 1.85″ (47 mm)
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Construction: Set-Neck
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Neck Shape: Thin “U”
- Neck Binding: White
- Scale Length: 24.6″ (625 mm)
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Laurel
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
- Side Dots: Black
- Headstock Binding: White
- Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic
- Hardware Finish: Chrome
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B50
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
- Pickguard: Silver Plexi with Silver Gretsch Logo
- Control Knobs: G-Arrow
- Switch Tip: Chrome
- Bridge Pickup: FT-5E Filter’Tron
- Neck Pickup: FT-5E Filter’Tron
- Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Pickup Configuration: Filter’Tron/Filter’Tron
Willis Music Company has been serving the local community since 1899 and the online community since 2010. With our rich history, we have always had a focus on music education. From our internationally known educational piano catalog to one of the top retail music chains in America the focus on education has always remained. As a family-run company, all of us at Willis are tremendously proud of the legacy that began with Charles H. Willis so many years ago and continues through the Cranley Family today and we are committed to continuing with the same dedication for years to come. Our mission is to be the epitome of forte in your musical life. We strive to focus on people, offer the highest value in quality products and services, reach potential through empowerment, tradition of integrity, and enrich lives by encouraging music participation. Thank you for your trust in Willis Music Company and we will always strive to be your trusted music company.
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