This model has become one of Gretsch’s most popular Electromatic guitars thanks to its combination of vintage looks, modern reliability, and authentic Gretsch tone at an accessible price point.
Fender Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT – Silver Sparkle
$749.99
Description
Specifications
- Model: Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT
- Finish: Silver Sparkle
- Body: Chambered Mahogany
- Top: Arched Maple
- Construction: Set Neck
- Neck: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: Thin “U”
- Scale Length: 24.6″ (625 mm)
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
- Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
- Pickups: 2 × FT-5E Filter’Tron Humbuckers
- Controls:
- Individual Neck Volume
- Individual Bridge Volume
- Master Volume (Treble Bleed Circuit)
- Master Tone
- Pickup Selector: 3-Way Toggle
- Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B50 Vibrato
- Tuners: Sealed Die-Cast
- Hardware: Chrome
- Pickguard: Silver Plexi with Gretsch Logo
- Finish: Gloss
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010–.046)
- Orientation: Right-Handed
Features
- Chambered mahogany body provides resonance while keeping the guitar lightweight.
- FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups deliver the unmistakable Gretsch chime with tight lows, articulate mids, and sparkling highs.
- Bigsby B50 vibrato offers smooth, expressive pitch modulation.
- Thin “U” neck profile and 12″ radius make for fast, comfortable playability.
- Eye-catching Silver Sparkle finish with classic Gretsch styling.
- Excellent for rock, rockabilly, blues, country, indie, alternative, and classic pop.
This model has become one of Gretsch’s most popular Electromatic guitars thanks to its combination of vintage looks, modern reliability, and authentic Gretsch tone at an accessible price point.
