Gretsch Guitars G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby LRL Dark Cherry Metallic
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Gretsch Jet Spirit: a powerful, defined, and instantly recognizable sound designed to cut through the mix.
- Chambered mahogany body + arched maple top: balance between deep lows, precise attack, and beautiful resonance.
- Two Black Top Filter'Tron pickups: clarity, punch, and brightness without harshness, even with higher gain.
- Bigsby B50 vibrato: ideal for expressive vibrato effects and vintage-style playing.
Manufacturer Information
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An Electromatic Jet: Gretsch Tradition in an Accessible Format
The Jet has established itself over decades as a benchmark for guitarists seeking a unique blend of bite, elegance, and "old school" character. This G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby embraces the fundamentals of the Jet family, with balanced craftsmanship and Filter'Tron-voiced electronics, to capture the Gretsch DNA in an instrument designed for an excellent performance-to-playing-pleasure ratio.
For Whom and What: Stage, Studio, and Styles with Strong Personality
This electric guitar is aimed at serious beginners to intermediate guitarists who want a true sonic identity, as well as experienced musicians looking for an inspiring second guitar. It excels in rock, blues, rockabilly, indie, and any genre where a clear attack, articulate chords, and singing leads are appreciated, with the expressive touch of the Bigsby.
The Sound
The acoustic foundation comes from a chambered mahogany body topped with an arched maple top: mahogany provides full lows and dense mids, while the maple enhances attack and presence for a clearer, more articulated tone. The chambered design adds a sense of openness and resonance without losing control when amplified.
On the electronics side, the Black Top Filter'Tron pickups deliver a wide and balanced output: firm bass, lively mids, and bright but controlled highs. The separate volumes (one per pickup) facilitate blending in the middle position, while the master volume with treble bleed circuit helps maintain clarity when lowering the volume. The 3-position selector switch allows instant switching from a sharp tone (bridge) to a rounder sound (neck), with a very versatile combined position.
Technical specifications
| Category | Single cut | Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Left handed | No | Scalloped | Simple |
| Strings | Steel | Bridge / tailpiece | Bigsby |
| Nbr of strings | 6 | Color | Red |
| Body | mahogany with arched maple top | Fret size | medium jumbo |
| Body finish | gloss | Scale length | 24.6" / 625 mm |
| Body shape | Jet | Bridge | anchored Adjusto-Matic |
| Top | arched maple | Tailpiece / vibrato | Bigsby B50 |
| Binding | white with black/white purfling | Bridge mounting | anchored |
| Back | mahogany | Pickguard | silver plexi with black Gretsch and Electromatic logos |
| Body style | Gretsch chambered guitars | Pickup covers | nickel |
| Bracing | chambered | Control knobs | G-Arrow |
| Depth | 8.5" / 216 mm | Selector tip | nickel |
| Headstock binding | white | Hardware finish | nickel |
| Neck material | mahogany | Tuners | die-cast |
| Neck finish | gloss | Strap buttons | knurled Gretsch |
| Profile | Thin "U" | Bridge pickup | Black Top Filter'Tron |
| Construction | set-neck | Neck pickup | Black Top Filter'Tron |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Configuration | Filter'Tron / Filter'Tron |
| Fingerboard material | laurel | Controls | volume 1 (neck pickup), volume 2 (bridge pickup), master volume, master tone |
| Inlays | Thumbnail Neo-Classic pearloid | đŠđČđčđČđ°đđŒđż: đŻ đœđŒđđ¶đđ¶đŒđ»đ | |
| Side dots | black | âž Position 1 | bridge pickup |
| Number of frets | 22 | âž Position 2 | bridge and neck pickups |
| Nut | synthetic bone | âž Position 3 | neck pickup |
| Nut width | 1.6875" / 42.86 mm | ||
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Questions frequently asked
What sound do the Black Top Filter'Tron pickups deliver?
Both Black Top Filter'Trons provide tight lows, lively mids, and controlled bright highs. The bridge pickup emphasizes attack, while the neck pickup offers a rounder tone.
Does the Bigsby B50 fit on this Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT?
The Bigsby B50 vibrato is paired with a anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge. This setup allows expressive pitch variations while maintaining a body-mounted bridge.
Is this Gretsch suitable for rockabilly and blues?
This model suits rockabilly, blues, rock, indie styles and playing that seeks a clear attack. The chambered mahogany body and arched maple top combine full lows and presence.
What are the neck dimensions of the Jet G5230T?
The glued-in mahogany neck has a Thin âUâ profile, a 625 mm scale length, and a 305 mm fingerboard radius. The laurel fingerboard has 22 medium jumbo frets. The nut width made of synthetic bone is 42.86 mm.
How do the pickup controls work?
Two individual volume controls independently manage the neck and bridge pickups, complemented by a master volume and master tone. The 3-position selector activates the bridge, both pickups, or the neck, and the master volume includes treble bleed compensation.
