Gretsch Guitars Electromatic Jet RW Bristol Fog

Electromatic Jet: The Gretsch Spirit, Designed for the Stage

Within the Gretsch family, the Electromatic series is aimed at those who want to reclaim a strong sonic identity, an iconic look, and a guitar ready to play without compromise. This Electromatic Jet stands out for its meticulous construction and modern approach to versatility, with electronics designed to expand tonal ranges while maintaining a distinct character.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This electric guitar is perfect for intermediate guitarists seeking an expressive and versatile instrument, as well as for advanced musicians who want an efficient Jet for rehearsals and live performances. Thanks to its balance between punch and clarity, it thrives in rock, pop, indie, edgy blues, melodic punk, and any situation requiring dense rhythms and singing leads.

The Sound

The mahogany (body) and solid maple (top) duo delivers a very musical blend: mahogany enhances the low mids and sustain, while maple adds attack and precision, especially useful when increasing gain. The PureVolt Twin Six Humbuckers provide a full and consistent sound, with a solid foundation for riffs and clear articulation for complex chords.

On the control side, the master volume with Treble Bleed helps retain brightness when lowering the volume, practical for cleaning up a crunch without losing presence. The coil splits via push-pull on the tone knobs allow exploration of finer, sharper timbres, very effective for clearer arpeggios or airier rhythms, while keeping the ability to instantly return to the power of the humbuckers.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	HH	Scalloped	Simple
Category	Single cut	Body	Mahogany
Left handed	No	Bridge / tailpiece	Fixed
Strings	Steel	Electronics	Passive
Nbr of strings	6	Color	Gradient
Top	Maple	Finishing	Glossy
Fingerboard	Rosewood	Hardware	Nickel
Nbrs of frets	22

Shape	Jet	Headstock binding	aged white
Material	mahogany with chambered body	Hardware finish	nickel
Binding	aged white with black/white purfling	Bridge	LockDown with locking feature
Finish	glossy polyester	Tuners	sealed, die-cast
Construction	set-neck	Pickguard	black plexiglass
Profile	Performance "C"	Pickup covers	nickel
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Knobs	Gretsch Knurled Radio Knob
Inlays	miniature Neo-Classic thumbnail pearloid	Selector tip	nickel
Side dots	black	Strap buttons	vintage style
Number of frets	22	Neck pickup	PureVolt Twin Six Humbucker
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Bridge pickup	PureVolt Twin Six Humbucker
Scale length	24.875" / 632 mm	Configuration	HH
Nut	Graph Tech NuBone	Controls	master volume with Treble Bleed, tone 1 (neck pickup), tone 2 (bridge pickup)
Nut width	42.86 mm / 1.6875"	Selector	3-position switch (bridge / neck + bridge / neck)
Truss rod	dual action, adjustable at the headstock	Auxiliary switching	push-pull on each tone knob for coil splitting neck and bridge pickups
Truss rod nut	4 mm hex	Special electronics	Treble Bleed, push-pull coil splits on tone knobs