
Gretsch Electromatic G5420T Orange
Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Single-Cut with Bigsby – Detailed Overview
Classic Hollow-Body Gretsch Tone & Vintage-Inspired Craftsmanship
Body: Laminated Maple
The G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body blends iconic Gretsch hollow-body resonance with a strong, dynamic voice thanks to its laminated maple body featuring refined arches and vintage-inspired contours. This single-cut design gives you warm low-end, expressive mids and classic Gretsch chime with lively acoustic-like resonance and enhanced sustain.
Elegant Craftsmanship & Visual Details
This hollow build combines mid-century styling with modern playability upgrades:
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Finish & Aesthetics: Gloss body finish with multi-ply binding and oversized bound F-holes for classic hollow-body appeal.
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Pickguard: Silver plexi pickguard with contrasting black Gretsch® and Electromatic® logos.
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Hardware: Nickel hardware throughout adds durability and vintage aesthetics.
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Control Knobs: Gretsch G-Arrow knobs deliver a classic feel and intuitive tone shaping.
Neck, Feel & Hardware
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Neck Material & Construction: Set maple neck with a Classic “C” profile, balanced and comfortable for rhythm and lead work.
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Fingerboard: Laurel fingerboard with a 12″ (305 mm) radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays.
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Scale Length: 24.6″ (625 mm)
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Nut: Graph Tech® NuBone® nut (~1.6875″ / 42.86 mm)
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Tuning Machines: Vintage-style open-back tuners maintain reliable tuning.
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Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with secured laurel base for stable intonation and sustain.
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Tailpiece: Bigsby® B60 vibrato tailpiece gives expressive pitch modulation with classic rockabilly style.
Electronics & Controls
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Pickups: Dual FT-5E Filter’Tron™ humbucking pickups deliver classic Gretsch chime with punch and presence.
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Configuration: HH (Filter’Tron™ / Filter’Tron™)
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Controls:
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Volume 1: Neck pickup
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Volume 2: Bridge pickup
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Master Volume
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Master Tone
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Switching: 3-position pickup toggle enables classic Bridge → Both → Neck combinations.
Protection & Case
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Case/Gig Bag: Optional Electromatic gig bag (G2162) or hardshell case (G6241FT) sold separately.
Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Single-Cut with Bigsby |
| Series | Electromatic® |
| Body Material | Laminated Maple |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body Shape | Electromatic® Hollow Body, Single Cutaway |
| Body Binding | White with B/W/B Purfling |
| Bracing | Trestle Block |
| Body Depth | 2.75″ (70 mm) |
| Neck Material | Maple (Set-Neck) |
| Neck Profile | Classic “C” |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Scale Length | 24.6″ (625 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12″ (305 mm) |
| Frets | 22 Medium-Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech® NuBone® |
| Nut Width | 1.6875″ (42.86 mm) |
| Inlays | Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail |
| Tuning Machines | Vintage-Style Open-Back |
| Bridge | Adjusto-Matic™ (Laurel Base) |
| Tailpiece | Bigsby® B60 Vibrato |
| Pickups | 2 × FT-5E Filter’Tron™ Humbuckers |
| Controls | Volume 1 (Neck), Volume 2 (Bridge), Master Volume (Treble Bleed), Master Tone |
| Switching | 3-Position Toggle |
| Pickguard | Silver Plexi w/ Black Logos |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Strings Included | Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049) |
| Orientation | Right-Handed |
| Case/Gig Bag | Optional / Sold Separately |
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Gretsch Electromatic G5420T Orange
Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Single-Cut with Bigsby – Detailed Overview
Classic Hollow-Body Gretsch Tone & Vintage-Inspired Craftsmanship
Body: Laminated Maple
The G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body blends iconic Gretsch hollow-body resonance with a strong, dynamic voice thanks to its laminated maple body featuring refined arches and vintage-inspired contours. This single-cut design gives you warm low-end, expressive mids and classic Gretsch chime with lively acoustic-like resonance and enhanced sustain.
Elegant Craftsmanship & Visual Details
This hollow build combines mid-century styling with modern playability upgrades:
-
Finish & Aesthetics: Gloss body finish with multi-ply binding and oversized bound F-holes for classic hollow-body appeal.
-
Pickguard: Silver plexi pickguard with contrasting black Gretsch® and Electromatic® logos.
-
Hardware: Nickel hardware throughout adds durability and vintage aesthetics.
-
Control Knobs: Gretsch G-Arrow knobs deliver a classic feel and intuitive tone shaping.
Neck, Feel & Hardware
-
Neck Material & Construction: Set maple neck with a Classic “C” profile, balanced and comfortable for rhythm and lead work.
-
Fingerboard: Laurel fingerboard with a 12″ (305 mm) radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays.
-
Scale Length: 24.6″ (625 mm)
-
Nut: Graph Tech® NuBone® nut (~1.6875″ / 42.86 mm)
-
Tuning Machines: Vintage-style open-back tuners maintain reliable tuning.
-
Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with secured laurel base for stable intonation and sustain.
-
Tailpiece: Bigsby® B60 vibrato tailpiece gives expressive pitch modulation with classic rockabilly style.
Electronics & Controls
-
Pickups: Dual FT-5E Filter’Tron™ humbucking pickups deliver classic Gretsch chime with punch and presence.
-
Configuration: HH (Filter’Tron™ / Filter’Tron™)
-
Controls:
-
Volume 1: Neck pickup
-
Volume 2: Bridge pickup
-
Master Volume
-
Master Tone
-
-
Switching: 3-position pickup toggle enables classic Bridge → Both → Neck combinations.
Protection & Case
-
Case/Gig Bag: Optional Electromatic gig bag (G2162) or hardshell case (G6241FT) sold separately.
Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Single-Cut with Bigsby |
| Series | Electromatic® |
| Body Material | Laminated Maple |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body Shape | Electromatic® Hollow Body, Single Cutaway |
| Body Binding | White with B/W/B Purfling |
| Bracing | Trestle Block |
| Body Depth | 2.75″ (70 mm) |
| Neck Material | Maple (Set-Neck) |
| Neck Profile | Classic “C” |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Scale Length | 24.6″ (625 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12″ (305 mm) |
| Frets | 22 Medium-Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech® NuBone® |
| Nut Width | 1.6875″ (42.86 mm) |
| Inlays | Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail |
| Tuning Machines | Vintage-Style Open-Back |
| Bridge | Adjusto-Matic™ (Laurel Base) |
| Tailpiece | Bigsby® B60 Vibrato |
| Pickups | 2 × FT-5E Filter’Tron™ Humbuckers |
| Controls | Volume 1 (Neck), Volume 2 (Bridge), Master Volume (Treble Bleed), Master Tone |
| Switching | 3-Position Toggle |
| Pickguard | Silver Plexi w/ Black Logos |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Strings Included | Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049) |
| Orientation | Right-Handed |
| Case/Gig Bag | Optional / Sold Separately |
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Description
Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Single-Cut with Bigsby – Detailed Overview
Classic Hollow-Body Gretsch Tone & Vintage-Inspired Craftsmanship
Body: Laminated Maple
The G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body blends iconic Gretsch hollow-body resonance with a strong, dynamic voice thanks to its laminated maple body featuring refined arches and vintage-inspired contours. This single-cut design gives you warm low-end, expressive mids and classic Gretsch chime with lively acoustic-like resonance and enhanced sustain.
Elegant Craftsmanship & Visual Details
This hollow build combines mid-century styling with modern playability upgrades:
-
Finish & Aesthetics: Gloss body finish with multi-ply binding and oversized bound F-holes for classic hollow-body appeal.
-
Pickguard: Silver plexi pickguard with contrasting black Gretsch® and Electromatic® logos.
-
Hardware: Nickel hardware throughout adds durability and vintage aesthetics.
-
Control Knobs: Gretsch G-Arrow knobs deliver a classic feel and intuitive tone shaping.
Neck, Feel & Hardware
-
Neck Material & Construction: Set maple neck with a Classic “C” profile, balanced and comfortable for rhythm and lead work.
-
Fingerboard: Laurel fingerboard with a 12″ (305 mm) radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets, and pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays.
-
Scale Length: 24.6″ (625 mm)
-
Nut: Graph Tech® NuBone® nut (~1.6875″ / 42.86 mm)
-
Tuning Machines: Vintage-style open-back tuners maintain reliable tuning.
-
Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with secured laurel base for stable intonation and sustain.
-
Tailpiece: Bigsby® B60 vibrato tailpiece gives expressive pitch modulation with classic rockabilly style.
Electronics & Controls
-
Pickups: Dual FT-5E Filter’Tron™ humbucking pickups deliver classic Gretsch chime with punch and presence.
-
Configuration: HH (Filter’Tron™ / Filter’Tron™)
-
Controls:
-
Volume 1: Neck pickup
-
Volume 2: Bridge pickup
-
Master Volume
-
Master Tone
-
-
Switching: 3-position pickup toggle enables classic Bridge → Both → Neck combinations.
Protection & Case
-
Case/Gig Bag: Optional Electromatic gig bag (G2162) or hardshell case (G6241FT) sold separately.
Specifications
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Model | Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Single-Cut with Bigsby |
| Series | Electromatic® |
| Body Material | Laminated Maple |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body Shape | Electromatic® Hollow Body, Single Cutaway |
| Body Binding | White with B/W/B Purfling |
| Bracing | Trestle Block |
| Body Depth | 2.75″ (70 mm) |
| Neck Material | Maple (Set-Neck) |
| Neck Profile | Classic “C” |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Scale Length | 24.6″ (625 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12″ (305 mm) |
| Frets | 22 Medium-Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech® NuBone® |
| Nut Width | 1.6875″ (42.86 mm) |
| Inlays | Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail |
| Tuning Machines | Vintage-Style Open-Back |
| Bridge | Adjusto-Matic™ (Laurel Base) |
| Tailpiece | Bigsby® B60 Vibrato |
| Pickups | 2 × FT-5E Filter’Tron™ Humbuckers |
| Controls | Volume 1 (Neck), Volume 2 (Bridge), Master Volume (Treble Bleed), Master Tone |
| Switching | 3-Position Toggle |
| Pickguard | Silver Plexi w/ Black Logos |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Strings Included | Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049) |
| Orientation | Right-Handed |
| Case/Gig Bag | Optional / Sold Separately |












