Description
There’s a reason lap steel has its own distinct voice in American music, and the Gretsch G5700 Electromatic captures it beautifully. This is a purpose-built instrument for players chasing that smooth, vocal slide sound heard on classic Hawaiian and country recordings, finished in eye-catching Black Sparkle.
- Solid mahogany slab body for a dense, resonant foundation
- 22.5″ scale length suited to traditional lap steel playing
- 28-fret plastic fingerboard marked with circles, triangles, squares, and diamonds for easy position reference
- Aluminum nut
- Chrome-covered single-coil bridge pickup delivering that signature warm, cutting steel tone
- G-arrow control knobs for master volume and master tone
- Chrome-plated string-through-body bar bridge with chrome-plated cast zinc cover
- Silver plastic deco control plate for a touch of retro flair
Everything about the G5700 is designed for immediate feedback under the bar – the mahogany body keeps sustain long and even, while the single-coil pickup translates every slide and vibrato into rich, expressive tone. The straightforward volume and tone controls mean you’re not fighting the instrument to get a sound; you’re simply playing.
Whether you’re new to lap steel or adding a dedicated slide voice to your setup, the G5700 offers a genuine, no-compromise way into the style – all wrapped in Gretsch’s unmistakable vintage-cool aesthetic.
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