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The G5232T Electromatic Jet with Bigsby from Gretsch delivers that legendary Jet tone and style in a double-cutaway body built for serious players. With a chambered mahogany body, Black Top Filter'Tron pickups and a slick Bigsby vibrato, this Jet has the chops to handle any gig. Whether you're dishing out searing leads or rhythmic crunch, the G5232T captures the essence of Gretsch's iconic sound.

Gretsch G5232T Electromatic Jet Blue

Chambered Mahogany Body With Arched Maple Top

At the core of the G5232T's powerful voice is its chambered mahogany body with an arched maple top. The mahogany's warmth and projection blends perfectly with the maple's focused highs and clear articulation. You'll hear every note ring out with depth and sustain. The chambered design also enhances resonance for a livelier response. From bright jangle to thick distortion, this guitar delivers classic Gretsch tone in spades.

Gretsch G5232T Electromatic Jet Blue Pickup Detail

Black Top Filter'Tron Pickups

Gretsch's Black Top Filter'Tron pickups are the driving force behind the G5232T's muscular personality. These high-output single coils have a punchy, authoritative voice that slices through a dense mix. Crank up the gain and dig into power chords—you'll be amazed at the potent, well-defined distortion. For crystalline cleans, the Filter'Trons offer exceptional string-to-string clarity with a smooth upper midrange that allows single notes to bloom.

Gretsch G5232T Electromatic Jet Bigsby Detail

Bigsby Vibrato Unlocks Expressive Possibilities

Adding an extra dimension of vibe is the G5232T's Bigsby-licensed B50 vibrato tailpiece. This iconic vibrato system lets you unleash dramatic pitch bends, shimmering warbles and surf-approved dive bombs. It's a secret weapon for making your leads more emotive and adding dynamic flair to chords. And with its sturdy steel construction, the Bigsby stays in tune through even the wildest whammy antics.

Gretsch G5232T Electromatic Jet Control Detail

Versatile Tonal Controls

To shape the G5232T's tone, you have an array of intuitive controls at your fingertips. Individual pickup volume knobs let you blend the neck and bridge as desired, from parallel humbucker crunch to searing single-coil bite. The master tone and volume with treble-bleed circuit fine-tunes the EQ curve and retains high-end clarity when rolling back the guitar's output. Experiment and find your signature voice.

With a chambered mahogany body, premium pickups and that unmistakable Gretsch style, the G5232T Electromatic Jet with Bigsby is a true player's guitar. Hear the difference this iconic Jet can make in your tone—swing by your local Guitar Center to take one for a spin.

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  • Mahogany body with arched maple top, gloss finish
  • Mahogany set-neck, gloss finish, synthetic bone nut
  • Laurel fingerboard, medium jumbo frets, pearloid inlays
  • Chrome hardware, Bigsby-licensed B50 vibrato, Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Filter'Tron pickups, master volume with treble bleed, 3-position toggle
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Body
  • Collection: Electromatic Collection
  • Shape: Jet
  • Upper Bout: 10.25" (260 mm)
  • Lower Bout: 13.46" (341.88 mm)
  • Waist: 8.5" (216 mm)
  • Wood: Mahogany
  • Top: Arched maple
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Bracing: Chambered
Neck
  • Material: Mahogany
  • Construction: Set-neck
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Nut Material: Synthetic bone
  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Fingerboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Fret Size: Medium jumbo
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail
  • Side Dots: Black
  • Scale Length: 24.6" (625 mm)
Hardware
  • Tuning Machines: Die-cast
  • Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby-licensed B50 vibrato
  • Pickguard: Gold Plexi with black Gretsch and Electromatic logos
  • Hardware Finish: Chrome
Electronics
  • Pickup Configuration: Filter'Tron / Filter'Tron
  • Bridge Pickup: Black Top Filter'Tron
  • Neck Pickup: Black Top Filter'Tron
  • Controls: Volume 1. (neck pickup), Volume 2. (bridge pickup), master volume with treble bleed, master tone
  • Control Knobs: G-Arrow
  • Switching: 3-position toggle
Other
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Strings: 6

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Gretsch's Instrument Limited Lifetime Warranty FMIC warrants your Gretsch brand instrument to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for as long as it is owned by the original retail purchaser, except that pickups, switches, jacks, controls, all other electronic components, tuning machines, hardware, pickguards, plated surfaces, gig bags, cases and case hardware are warranted for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser when this instrument is purchased from an Authorized Gretsch Dealer and is subject to the limitations set forth herein. IMPORTANT: PLEASE RETAIN YOUR ORIGINAL SALES RECEIPT, AS IT IS YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE VALIDATING THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. FMIC has established a network of independent Authorized Service Centers for warranty service. The Gretsch Dealer from whom you purchased your instrument may also be authorized for warranty service and should be the first point of contact when service of any kind is required for your Gretsch instrument. To receive warranty service, return the complete instrument to an Authorized Service Center, with your sales receipt as proof of purchase, during the applicable warranty period. Defective components that qualify for coverage under this warranty will be repaired or replaced (at FMIC's discretion) without charge. Remedies beyond normal service repair of any Gretsch instrument require both an evaluation and confirmation of the defect and a direct recommendation to FMIC from an Authorized Service Center for alternative considerations. All transportation, insurance and freight charges associated with warranty service and repairs on Gretsch instruments are the responsibility of the purchaser, as is any service initiated for the purpose of customizing setups or adjustments beyond factory specifications. Initial standard setup and adjustment of the instrument and its components at the time of purchase are considered normal Dealer product preparation, and are not covered by this warranty. See complete details at http://www.gretschguitars.com/resources/warranty.html

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