Gretsch Electromatic Sparkle Jet Silver

Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby – Detailed Overview

Classic Gretsch Tonewoods & Sparkle Jet Build
Body: Chambered Mahogany with Maple Top
The Electromatic Sparkle Jet FT starts with a chambered mahogany body capped with a laminated maple top, a combination that gives the instrument strong low-end warmth, clear mids and a lively, present high end. Its single-cutaway Jet™ body provides rock-ready tone and stage presence with a lightweight feel. 

Elegant Craftsmanship & Eye-Catching Detailing
This Electromatic model blends classic Gretsch style with standout finishes and reliable hardware:

• Finish & Aesthetics: Gloss sparkle finish (e.g., Silver Sparkle or Gold Sparkle) paired with a matching silver plexi pickguard for vintage-inspired flash.

• Body Binding: White with black/white purfling for a clean classic look.

• Control Knobs: G-Arrow knobs provide intuitive control and a classic Gretsch visual.

• Hardware: Chrome hardware throughout adds durability and classic style.

Neck, Feel & Hardware

• Neck: Set-mahogany neck with a Thin “U” profile, comfortable for a variety of playing styles.

• Fingerboard: Laurel fingerboard with a 12″ (305 mm) radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and Pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays for classic Gretsch look and smooth playability.

• Scale Length: 24.6″ (625 mm), classic Jet feel with balanced tension. 

• Nut: Synthetic bone nut (~1.6875″ / 42.86 mm width) for stable tuning and smooth string spacing.

• Tuning Machines: Die-cast sealed tuners help maintain tuning stability.

• Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge for solid intonation and sustain.

• Tailpiece: Bigsby® B50 vibrato tailpiece for expressive vibrato and classic Gretsch style.

Electronics & Controls

• Pickups: Dual FT-5E Filter’Tron™ humbucking pickups, known for articulate chime, presence and punch with classic Gretsch character. 

• Pickup Configuration: HH (Humbucker / Humbucker) for versatility with clear cleans and bold drive.

• Controls: Individual neck and bridge volume controls, master volume with treble-bleed circuit, and master tone for intuitive tonal shaping.

• Switching: 3-position toggle switch selects bridge, bridge + neck, or neck pickup combinations.

Protection & Case

• Case/Gig Bag: Sold without a case

Specifications

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