The Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic Classic 12-String, here presented in Walnut Stain, is a thoroughly overhauled version of Gretsch’s hallowed double-cut hollow-body guitar. Now coming with a revised trestle block bracing system, this guitar has better attack, focus and sustain than ever before, perfect for harnessing those lush 12-string tones. The twin Filter’Tron pickups have also been revised, resulting in improved punch, chime and definition. To top it all off, playing comfort has been improved thanks to a “C” shape maple neck.
The 12-String Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic Classic Double Cut in Walnut Stain is now available from Merchant City Music, online and in our Glasgow store. Every guitar we sell receives a full professional setup before it goes out the door. We deliver fast to the UK, Europe and worldwide.
Gretsch G5422G-12 Electromatic Classic 12-String - Hollow Body Double-Cut in Walnut Stain
Get classic ‘50s & ‘60s -inspired Gretsch sound and style with the Electromatic Classic Hollow Body guitar, here presented in Walnut Stain. Crafted with essential Gretsch hollow-body sound, style and playability, these no-nonsense guitars are your next-step Gretsch.
Like a ’60s invasion, the G5422G-12 Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Double-Cut 12-String with Gold Hardware serves up full hollow-body build and the true Filter’Tron voice for that classically lush 12-string chime and jangle. Like all Electromatic guitars, it delivers the fearless and electrifying authenticity that has set Gretsch apart as the quintessential rock ‘n’ roll guitars from the very beginning.
A new Classic “C”-shaped maple neck offers a more comfortable playing feel for improved playability and performance, and is topped with a 12”-radius laurel fingerboard.
Alive and resonant, the G5422G-12 also features a versatile upgraded control layout including master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone, individual pickup volume controls and three-position pickup toggle switch, oversized bound F-holes, multi-ply body binding, smaller late-'50s G6120 bound headstock, sealed die-cast tuning machines, Graph Tech NuBone nut, pearloid Hump Block inlays, secured Adjusto-Matic bridge and a Gretsch G-Cutout Tailpiece.