Gretsch Guitars G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet Ft Single-Cut With Bigsby Lrl Gold Sparkle

A Jet Electromatic: The Gretsch Spirit, "Sparkle" Look, Modern Efficiency

With the G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet, Gretsch offers a solid body with an immediately recognizable style: Jet format, silver plexi pickguard, "Neo-Classic Thumbnail" inlays, and a Gold Sparkle finish that catches the stage lights. Positioned in the Electromatic range, it aims for the ideal compromise between vintage Gretsch aesthetics and a design suited for modern playing, notably thanks to the low-set neck heel and highly usable electronics.

For Whom and Which Styles?

This electric guitar is aimed at intermediate guitarists as well as experienced musicians seeking a characterful, versatile, and inspiring instrument. It excels in rock, rockabilly, indie, pop, blues, and anything requiring controlled twang, clear chord definition, and rhythmic sounds that remain articulate. The Bigsby is perfect for subtle vibratos, "wobbly" chords, and vintage atmospheres.

Sound

The chambered mahogany body provides a warm response and natural sustain while adding a more "alive" feel than a solid body. The maple top enhances attack and precision, helping to maintain present highs and good articulation. The two FT-5E Filter'Tron humbuckers deliver a tight and detailed sound, with structured mids and controlled lows: an excellent choice for punchy crunches, bright cleans, and saturations that don't get muddy. The wiring with master volume treble bleed allows lowering the volume without losing clarity, while the individual pickup volumes facilitate blends and finely balanced mixes between neck and bridge.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport, this guitar is compatible with the following options: G6238FT Gretsch Flat Top Solid Body Hardshell case (reference 099-6474-000) or G2164 Gretsch Solid Body Gig Bag (reference 099-6460-000). The original strings are Nickel Plated Steel 010-046: you can keep this gauge to maintain the playability-stability balance with the Bigsby.

Technical specifications

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

Body shape	Jet	Vibrato / tailpiece	Bigsby B50
Material	mahogany	Bridge	Adjusto-Matic
Chambering	chambered	Tuners	Die-Cast Sealed
Finish	gloss	Pickguard	Silver Plexi with Silver Gretsch Logo
Internal body depth	1.85" / 47 mm	Control knobs	G-Arrow
Neck material	mahogany	Pickup configuration	Filter'Tron / Filter'Tron
Neck finish	gloss	Neck pickup	FT-5E Filter'Tron
Profile	Thin U	Bridge pickup	FT-5E Filter'Tron
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Selector switch	3 positions (1 bridge, 2 bridge + neck, 3 neck)
Inlays	Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail	Controls	Volume 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
Number of frets	22	Master volume	treble bleed circuit
Fret size	Medium Jumbo	Case / gig bag	Optional G6238FT Gretsch Flat Top Solid Body Hardshell (reference 099-6474-000); Optional G2164 Gretsch Solid Body Gig Bag (reference 099-6460-000)
Nut	synthetic bone	Style	Gretsch Solid Body Guitars
Nut width	42.86 mm / 1.6875"	Country of origin	China
Hardware finish	chrome