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

A Sparkle Jet Electromatic: The Gretsch Spirit, a Modern Approach

Within the Gretsch family, the "Jet" models embody the fusion of a compact solid body silhouette and a decidedly vintage sonic signature. This G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT adopts the brand's iconic aesthetic codes (Silver Sparkle finish, plexi pickguard, chrome hardware) while offering a design tailored for the stage: easy access to high frets, full electronics, and a Bigsby vibrato to enrich expressive playing.

Who Is It For, and What Styles?

This electric guitar is especially aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists seeking a solid body with strong character but enough versatility to cover various genres. It excels in rock, rockabilly, blues, indie, pop, and any style requiring definition, controlled "twang," and lively mids. The "Thin U" neck and 12" / 305 mm radius facilitate both strong chords and bends or lead lines, providing a modern feel under the fingers.

The Sound

The mahogany body delivers warmth and density in the low mids, while the maple top enhances attack and clarity, very useful for maintaining note separation in chords. The chambered construction adds a more "airy" resonance and a more open response without losing the punchiness of a solid body. Regarding pickups, the FT-5E Filter'Tron humbuckers provide a more articulate sound than a high-output model: tight lows, bright highs, and a mid scoop that lets the mix breathe. The electronics offer fine control with individual volumes (neck and bridge pickups), a master volume with a treble bleed circuit to preserve clarity when lowering volume, and a master tone. The Bigsby B50 allows subtle and musical vibratos, perfect for adding texture to rhythm parts or rounding out sustained notes.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

For transport and protection, this guitar accepts manufacturer-approved options: the G6238FT Gretsch Flat Top Solid Body Hardshell case (reference 099-6474-000) or the G2164 Gretsch Solid Body Gig Bag (reference 099-6460-000). To stay close to the original feel and response, a set of Nickel Plated Steel .010-.046 strings matches the factory-installed gauge.

Technical specifications

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

Body shape	Jet	Hardware finish	chrome
Wood	mahogany	Pickguard	Silver Plexi with Silver Gretsch Logo
Top	maple	Control knobs	G-Arrow
Body finish	gloss	Bridge cover / tailpiece	Bigsby B50
Bracing	chambered	Bridge	Adjusto-Matic
Body internal depth	1.85" / 47 mm	Tuners	Die-Cast Sealed
Neck material	mahogany	Configuration	Filter'Tron / Filter'Tron
Neck finish	gloss	Neck pickup	FT-5E Filter'Tron
Neck shape	Thin U	Bridge pickup	FT-5E Filter'Tron
Fingerboard inlays	Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail	Pickup selector	3-position switch: Position 1. Bridge pickup, Position 2. Bridge and neck pickups, Position 3. Neck pickup
Number of frets	22	Controls	Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
Fret size	medium jumbo	Style	Gretsch Solid Body Guitars
Nut	synthetic bone	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 width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm	Country of origin	China
Radius	12" / 305 mm