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Get the iconic Gretsch sound and style from the '50s and '60s with the brand-new Electromatic® Classic Hollow Body guitars. These guitars are crafted with essential Gretsch hollow-body features, offering great sound, style, and playability. The G5422G-12 Electromatic® Classic Hollow Body Double-Cut 12-String with Gold Hardware gives you a full hollow-body build and the true Filter’Tron™ voice, delivering a classic 12-string chime and jangle. Like all Electromatic guitars, it has the fearless and electrifying authenticity that makes Gretsch a top choice for rock 'n' roll. The G5422G-12 features a laminated maple body with vintage perimeters and refined arches. The new trestle block bracing reduces unwanted feedback, makes the sound attack faster, more focused, and increases sustain. With the all-new FT-5E Filter’Tron™ pickups, it has a huge full-bodied punch, classic chime, and enhanced clarity. The new Classic “C”-shaped maple neck provides a more comfortable playing feel. Other premium features include versatile controls, oversized bound F-holes, multi-ply body binding, and more. It's available in Single Barrel Burst or Walnut Stain finishes with gold hardware and gold pickguard. General: Color - Single Barrel Burst, Country Of Origin - CN, Orientation - Right-Hand, Series - Electromatic®. Neck: Fingerboard Material - Laurel, Fingerboard Radius - 12' (305 mm), Headstock Binding - White, Neck Construction - Set-Neck, Neck Finish - Gloss, Neck Material - Maple, Neck Shape - Classic 'C', Number of Frets - 22, Nut Material - Graph Tech® NuBone®, Nut Width - 1.77' (45 mm), Position Inlays - Pearloid Hump Block, Side Dots - Black, String Nut - Graph Tech® NuBone®. Body: Body - Laminated Maple, Body Back - Arched Laminated Maple, Body Binding - White with B/W/B Purfling, Body Finish - Gloss, Body Material - Laminated Maple, Body Shape - Electromatic® Hollow Body, Body Style - Gretsch® Hollow Body Guitars, Body Top - Arched Laminated Maple, Bracing - Trestle Block, Cutaway - Double Cutaway, Sound Hole - F-Holes, Bound, Waist - 9.75' (248 mm). Hardware: Bridge - Adjusto-Matic™ with Secured Laurel Base, Bridge Cover/Tailpiece - Gretsch® G-Cutout Tailpiece, Bridge Mounting - Secured, Control Knobs - G-Arrow, Hardware Finish - Gold, Pickguard - Gold Plexi with Black Gretsch® and Electromatic® Logos, Pickup Covers - Gold, Strap Buttons - Gretsch® Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Strings - Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049 Gauges), Tuning Machines - Die-Cast Sealed. Electronics: Bridge Pickup - FT-5E Filter’Tron™, Controls - Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume with Treble Bleed, Master Tone, Neck Pickup - FT-5E Filter’Tron™, Pickup Configuration - Filter'Tron™ / Filter'Tron™, Switching - 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup. Measurements: Body Depth - 2.25' (57 mm), Fret Size - Medium Jumbo, Lower Bout - 16' (406mm), Scale Length - 24.72' (628 mm), Upper Bout - 11.5' (292 mm).
Using your Gretsch G5422G-12 is easy. First, tune it up using the die-cast sealed tuning machines. You can adjust the volume and tone using the controls on the guitar. The 3-position toggle switch lets you choose between different pickup combinations. When playing, the Classic “C”-shaped maple neck offers a comfortable grip. For cleaning, use a soft cloth to wipe the body and strings after each use. Keep the guitar in a cool, dry place to prevent damage. If you need to change the strings, use nickel-plated steel strings with the recommended gauges (.011-.049). Check the bridge and tailpiece regularly to make sure they are secure. And always be careful when handling the guitar to avoid scratches or dents.
