Gretsch expands Electromatic Double Jets range
Left-handed and right-handed models with either Filter'Tron or Broad'Tron pickups
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Gretsch has just expanded their Electromatic Double Jets range by adding two left-handed and two right-handed models. Both models with a choice of Filter’Tron or Broad’Tron pickups, plus either a Bigsby vibrato or V-Stoptail bridge.
Electromatic Double Jets
The newly updated and expanded Gretsch Electromatic Double Jets range now offers even more choices for guitarists. It now includes two Filter’Tron-equipped Double Jets, one with a V-Stoptail bridge and the other with a Bigsby B50. Then there are two models with Broad’Tron pickups, one of which is a left-handed model, both versions come with V-Stoptail bridges.
Broadway Jade · Source: Gretsch
Updated Models List
- G5232T Electromatic Double Jet FT With Bigsby available in Broadway Jade, Fairlane Blue or Firestick Red – MSRP – USD 699
- G5232LH Electromatic Double Jet FT Left-Handed With V-Stoptail in Midnight Sapphire MSRP – USD 699
- G5222 Electromatic Double Jet BT V-Stoptail available in Black, Vintage White or Ocean Turquoise MSRP – USD 599
- G5222LH Electromatic Double Jet BT with V-Stoptail Left-Handed in Natural MSRP – USD 699
This update is good news for players, as the Electromatic Double Jet models are great value for money. Plus, it is always good news to see more left-handed models being produced.
Fairlane Blue · Source: Gretsch
Firestick Red · Source: Gretsch
Construction
Key features across the range include a chambered mahogany body paired with an arched maple top. Then you get a set mahogany neck that has a 12”-radius laurel fingerboard fitted with 22 medium jumbo frets and a set of Pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays.
Elsewhere, they have chrome hardware and aged white binding on the neck, plus black/white aged binding on the body. All of which add up to classic Gretsch looks with vintage styling.
Natural · Source: Gretsch
Midnight Sapphire · Source: Gretsch
Filter’Tron or Broad’Tron?
Whether you opt for the Filter’Tron or the Broad’Tron loaded models, each comes with the same control layout. This includes a master volume with a treble bleed circuit, a master tone, plus separate bridge and neck pickup volume knobs and a three-position toggle switch.
Ocean Turquoise · Source: Gretsch
Black · Source: Gretsch
Vintage White · Source: Gretsch
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