Description
The G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Single-Cut with Bigsby brings authentic Gretsch twang and swagger into a guitar built for players who want the real thing without the vintage price tag. It’s the natural next step up for anyone who’s outgrown a starter Gretsch but isn’t ready to jump to Players or Custom Shop territory.
Under the hood, the laminated maple body follows classic Gretsch proportions – vintage-style outline, gently arched top and back – but Gretsch reworked the internal bracing with an all-new trestle block design. This isn’t just a nod to old-school looks: the added rigidity between the top and back tightens up the guitar’s response, cutting down on feedback while giving notes a quicker attack, sharper snap, and noticeably longer sustain than you’d expect from a hollow body.
Loaded with new FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups, the G5420T delivers that signature Gretsch voice – big, chiming, full-bodied – with extra clarity and presence baked in. Chords ring out with articulation instead of mush, and single notes cut through with definition, whether you’re playing rockabilly runs, jangly rhythm work, or reverb-drenched surf leads.
The Bigsby vibrato is the finishing touch, letting you dip into shimmering pitch bends and vintage vibrato effects that are practically synonymous with this body style. Finished in Walnut Stain, this Electromatic wears its heritage well while staying firmly rooted in modern playability.
- Laminated maple hollow body with vintage-inspired arching
- New trestle block bracing for reduced feedback and improved sustain
- FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups for classic Gretsch chime and clarity
- Bigsby vibrato tailpiece
- Single-cutaway design in Walnut Stain finish
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