Gretsch G5230T Electromatic® Sparkle Jet™ FT Single-Cut with Bigsby® - Silver Sparkle

Experience pure Jet power with the Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT in Silver Sparkle. Available at Vera Guitars in Charlotte, NC, this stunning guitar delivers the hallmark Gretsch Jet sound that has defined iconic players for over 65 years - bold, dynamic, and articulate, all at an incredible price.

The Gretsch Jet Legacy

Since 1953, the Gretsch Jet has been the hallmark sound for iconic players across rock, rockabilly, and alternative music. The G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT captures that essential Jet power and fidelity with no-nonsense design and pure Gretsch tone. This is your next-step Gretsch - a real, powerful instrument crafted with essential Gretsch sound, style, and playability.

Premium Features:

• Chambered Mahogany Body with Maple Top: Strong sonic profile with exceptional acoustic balance
• Silver Sparkle Finish: Eye-catching sparkle finish with chrome hardware
• FT-5E Filter'Tron Humbucking Pickups: Quintessential power and clarity
• Lower Set Mahogany Neck: Effortless access and performance
• 12"-Radius Laurel Fingerboard: Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
• Bigsby B50 Vibrato Tailpiece: Classic Gretsch shimmer and expression
• Anchored Adjusto-Matic Bridge: Solid tuning stability and sustain
• Master Volume with Treble Bleed Circuit: Complete tone-shaping flexibility
• Individual Pickup Volume Controls: Master tone and individual volumes for total control
• Silver Plexi Pickguard: Classic Jet aesthetic
• Chrome Hardware: Vintage-inspired appointments

Chambered Mahogany Body - 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 - perfect for everything from clean rhythm work to overdriven leads.

FT-5E Filter'Tron Pickups - Power and Clarity

The FT-5E Filter'Tron 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. Dial in everything from warm jazz tones to aggressive rock sounds.

Silver Sparkle Finish

The Silver Sparkle finish is absolutely stunning - a shimmering metallic finish that catches the light and commands attention on any stage. Combined with chrome hardware and the silver plexi pickguard, this Jet has classic Gretsch style that never goes out of fashion.

Perfect For:

Whether you're a rockabilly player seeking authentic Gretsch Jet tone, a rock guitarist wanting powerful humbuckers with vintage style, a gigging musician needing a reliable workhorse with eye-catching looks, or a Gretsch enthusiast who appreciates the Jet legacy at an accessible price, this Silver Sparkle beauty delivers. Its combination of classic Jet power and modern reliability makes it an exceptional value.

Visit our Charlotte, NC showroom to experience this Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT in person and feel the legendary Jet power. Contact us for detailed photos, sound samples, or any questions about this stunning guitar.