The Gretsch G5230T-140 Electromatic Jet Sincle Cut Double Platinum, as a limited edition for Gretsch's 140th anniversary, combines the time-honored and modern Gretsch elements in a classic electric guitar that produces premium blues and rockabilly sounds. The legendary singlecut model with mahogany body and sound chamber appears for the "Double Platinum" Anniversary in a
The individual combination of Volume, Master Tone and Master Volume with Treble Bleed Circut control give full control over pickup and tone settings through G-Arrow chrome knobs. Other features including traditional Bigsby B-50 vibrato harmonize with the Metallic Blue Custom Stone/ Pearl Platinum finish. Rounding out the Gretsch G5230T-140 Electromatic Jet are mother-of-pearl hump block inlays and color-matched headstock with "140th Anniversary" plaque.
The G5230T-140's resonant chamber promises full-bodied mids and lows with smooth highs that create a deeply acoustically balanced sound base. Furthermore, the Gretsch-designed FT-5E Filter'Tron humbucker pickups deliver excellent sound quality, which are a special highlight due to their mother-of-pearl over lay and emphasize the fullness of the body chamber. At the amplifier, a powerful punch and clarity can be heard at any gain level.
The guitar house Gretsch, founded in 1883 by Mannheimer Friedrich Gretsch in Brooklyn, produces not only guitars with a high recognition value in style and sound, but also high-quality elements that are indispensable in the music world. With their timeless design and indestructible features, the semi-acoustic guitars are more than just a cult classic for blues and rock fans. For the 140th anniversary ("Double-Platinum Anniversary") of the company was now developed a limited reissue of some of the most classic Gretsch models, which shine in style in double-platinum finishes.