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Gretsch expands Electromatic Double Jets range

Gretsch expands Electromatic Double Jets range  ·  Source: Gretsch

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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.

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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.

Electromatic Double Jets

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.

Electromatic Double Jets

Fairlane Blue · Source: Gretsch

Electromatic Double Jets

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.

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Electromatic Double Jets

Natural · Source: Gretsch

Electromatic Double Jets

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

Electromatic Double Jets

Black · Source: Gretsch

Electromatic Double Jets

Vintage White · Source: Gretsch

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