Gretsch Guitars Jet Electromatic LRL Black

An Electromatic Jet: Gretsch DNA accessible without compromising character

With over 65 years of history in the Jet family, the G5230T Electromatic stands as a particularly serious entry point into the Gretsch universe: a "no-frills" guitar full of personality, retaining vintage aesthetic codes (binding, Neo-Classic inlays, chrome hardware) and an immediately recognizable sonic temperament.

For whom and in which styles?

The G5230T is aimed at the demanding beginner guitarist as well as the intermediate player seeking an inspiring and versatile electric guitar. Its Jet Single-Cut format and Filter'Tron pickups excel in rock, rockabilly, blues, pop, indie, and all rhythm styles that require precision. The Bigsby adds an ideal expressive dimension for subtle vibratos, breathing chords, and singing leads.

The Sound

The sonic foundation comes from the chambered mahogany body: gaining resonance and a "living" feel under the fingers, while maintaining a dense low end. The laminated maple top provides a sharper attack and better clarity, perfectly balancing the warmth of the mahogany. The Black Top Filter'Tron pickups complete the picture with a wide and transparent output: firm lows, responsive mids, and bright highs without harshness, very effective in both clean and crunch tones. On the control side, the combination of individual volumes (neck/bridge), master tone, and master volume (with treble bleed circuit) allows cleaning up the sound on the knob without losing definition.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original feel, opt for a .010-.046 electric string set in nickel-plated steel. For transport, the manufacturer's recommended solutions are the optional G6238FT case and the optional G2164 gig bag (references indicated in the specifications).

Technical specifications

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

Body material	mahogany	Vibrato tailpiece	Bigsby B50
Body finish	gloss	Pickguard	silver plexi with black Gretsch and Electromatic logos
Body shape	Jet	Control knobs	G arrow
Back	mahogany	Hardware finish	chrome
Bracing	chambered	Tuners	die-cast (sealed back)
Body binding	white with black/white purfling	Original strings	nickel-plated steel (.010-.046)
Neck material	mahogany	Neck pickup	Black Top Filter'Tron
Neck construction	set-neck	Bridge pickup	Black Top Filter'Tron
Neck finish	glossy urethane	Configuration	Filter'Tron / Filter'Tron
Radius	12" / 305 mm	Controls	Volume 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup), master volume (with treble bleed circuit), master tone
Radius type	modern	Selector switch	3-position toggle (1: bridge, 2: bridge + neck, 3: neck)
Frets	22 medium jumbo frets	Series	Electromatic
Inlays	Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail	Orientation	right-handed
Nut	synthetic bone	Features	set neck joint, smooth surface headstock cap, vintage-inspired binding
Headstock nut material	synthetic bone	Case / gig bag	optional G6238FT Gretsch Flat Top Solid Body Hardshell (p/n 099-6474-000); optional G2164 Gretsch Solid Body Gig Bag (p/n 099-6460-000)
Bridge	anchored Adjusto-Matic