Gretsch Guitars G5021e Penguin Parlor Rancher Black
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Solid spruce top, laminated maple back and sides: clear projection and precise attack in parlor format.
- Built-in Fishman Presys III electronics with tuner, 3-band EQ, and battery indicator for stage use.
- Iconic "Penguin" aesthetic: gold sparkle binding, gold hardware, gold plexiglass pickguard, and vertical Gretsch logo.
- Carefully crafted playing comfort: mahogany neck with "U" profile, 12" / 305 mm radius, 20 vintage-style frets.
Manufacturer Information
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The "Penguin" Style Meets the Rancher Line
The G5021E combines the glamorous look of the legendary Gretsch "Penguin" with the acoustic DNA of the Rancher series. It features the historic visual codes (sparkling binding, vertical logo, gold pickguard) adapted here into a portable parlor format designed for the stage thanks to its modern preamp.
For Which Musician and Styles?
Versatile, this electro-acoustic guitar suits beginner to intermediate players seeking an expressive instrument for fingerstyle, folk, pop, indie, or vocal accompaniment. The 25" / 635 mm scale length maintains good tension for strumming while remaining comfortable for picking.
Sound
The solid spruce top delivers brightness, dynamics, and nuance, while the laminated maple back and sides tighten the bass and emphasize present mids, perfect for cutting through a mix. The X-bracing promotes stability and controlled sustain. The parlor format concentrates energy: quick attack, focused projection, and a vintage "Gretsch" tone. Plugged in, the Fishman Presys III electronics faithfully reproduce this character and allow adjustment of bass, mids, and treble to suit the room, with an integrated tuner for quick onstage tuning changes.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To maintain the original balance: D'Addario EJ16 phosphor bronze steel strings "Light" (.012-.053). For transport, the Gretsch hard case ref. 0996495000 is compatible and effectively protects the parlor format.
Technical specifications
| Format | Parlor | Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Left handed | No | Nbrs of frets | 20 |
| Cutaway | No | Neck Type | Glued |
| Strings | Steel | Electroacoustic | Yes |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Black |
| Top | Spruce | Finishing | Glossy |
| Back&Sides | Maple | Hardware | Gold |
| Shape/format | "Penguin" Acoustic, parlor | Number of frets | 20 |
| Back | laminated maple | Fret size | vintage style |
| Sides | laminated maple | Nut width | 1.675" / 42.5 mm |
| Bracing | X | Scale length | 25" / 635 mm |
| Body finish | gloss lacquer | Nut material | synthetic bone |
| Binding | "Gold Sparkle" | Bridge | laurel |
| Pickguard | gold plexiglass with black "Penguin" graphic and Gretsch logo | Tuners | molded "Deluxe" |
| Upper bout | 9.63" / 245 mm (24.46 cm) | Hardware finish | gold |
| Waist | 8.25" / 210 mm | System | Fishman Presys III |
| Lower bout | 13.8125" / 351 mm | Controls | volume, bass, mid, treble |
| Rosette | N/A | Features | built-in tuner (on/off switch), low battery indicator |
| Material | mahogany | Orientation | right-handed |
| Profile | Standard "U" | Original strings | D'Addario EJ16 phosphor bronze "Light" (.012-.053) |
| Finish | gloss lacquer | Compatible cases | hard case 0996495000; gig bag optional depending on availability |
| Fingerboard radius | 12" / 305 mm | Style | electro-acoustic |
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Gretsch G5021E Penguin Parlor Rancher Black suitable for fingerpicking?
The parlor body shape, 635 mm scale length, and 42.5 mm nut width promote a comfortable feel for fingerstyle playing. The solid spruce top offers a sensitive response and clear note separation.
What electro-acoustic system is installed on this guitar?
The Fishman Presys III preamp includes volume, bass, mid, and treble controls. It also features a built-in tuner with on/off function and low battery indicator.
What tonal characteristics does the laminated maple back and sides provide?
The laminated maple back and sides support a bright attack, present mids, and controlled lows. This construction favors focused projection behind vocals or within an ensemble.
What are the dimensions and playing comfort of the parlor body shape?
This model has a lower bout width of 351 mm, offering a more compact size compared to larger body shapes. The mahogany neck with a Standard “U” profile features a laurel fingerboard with a 305 mm radius and 20 vintage-style frets. The absence of a cutaway limits access to the higher frets.
What strings are recommended for the G5021E?
A set of light gauge phosphor bronze acoustic strings .012-.053 is recommended to maintain the instrument’s balanced tone.
