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Get the iconic Gretsch sound and style inspired by the 50s and 60s with the all - new Electromatic® Classic Hollow Body guitars. These guitars are crafted to deliver essential Gretsch hollow - body sound, great style, and easy playability. The G5422TG features a laminated maple body with vintage - like perimeters and refined arches. The new trestle block bracing reduces unwanted feedback, making the sound attack faster, more focused, and with increased sustain. Paired with new FT - 5E Filter’Tron™ pickups, it produces a huge full - bodied punch, classic chime, and enhanced clarity. The new Classic “C” - shaped maple neck offers a comfortable playing feel and is topped with a 12” - radius laurel fingerboard. The G5422TG has a versatile control layout, oversized bound F - holes, multi - ply body binding, and more. It comes in Orange Stain, Snowcrest White, and Walnut Stain finishes with gold pickguard and hardware. SERIES: Electromatic®; ORIENTATION: Right - Hand; COLOR: Orange Stain; COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: CN. Neck: HEADSTOCK BINDING: White, NECK MATERIAL: Maple, etc. Body: BODY: Laminated Maple, BODY FINISH: Gloss, etc. Hardware: BRIDGE: Adjusto - Matic™ with Secured Laurel Base, etc. Electronics: BRIDGE PICKUP: FT - 5E Filter’Tron™, etc. Measurements: UPPER BOUT: 11.625' (295 mm), LOWER BOUT: 16' (406 mm), etc.
Using your Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic Classic Hollowbody Electric Guitar is a breeze. First, make sure you've got it tuned up right. You can use a tuning app on your phone or a dedicated guitar tuner. Plug it into an amplifier and start strumming. Use the volume and tone controls to get the sound you want. For a brighter sound, turn up the treble bleed circuit on the master volume. To switch between pickups, use the three - position toggle switch. When you're done playing, don't just leave it lying around. Put it in a guitar case to protect it from dust, scratches, and bumps. Keep it in a place with stable temperature and humidity. If you notice the strings are getting old or sounding dull, it's time to change them. Use the right gauge strings, like the nickel - plated steel ones that come with it. Clean the guitar regularly with a soft cloth to keep it looking great. And if you ever need to adjust the bridge or the tuning machines, it's a good idea to take it to a professional guitar technician.
