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Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. - Cadillac Green

Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar with Laminated Maple Body, Maple Neck, Laurel Fingerboard, 2 Humbucking Pickups, and Bigsby Vibrato Tailpiece - Cadillac Green
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Tons of Tone, Awesome Sustain, and Gretsch Vintage Vibe

The Gretsch Electromatic G5655TG Center Block Jr. electric guitar delivers a broad range of tone to fit a wide selection of musical styles. The G5655TG's Black Top Broad'Tron humbucking pickups provide all the bark and bite you need for blues, jazz, rockabilly, indie rock, and other styles. A chambered spruce center block provides you with tons of sustain, and a Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece lets you bend notes smoothly and evenly. Enhance your guitar collection with the Gretsch Electromatic G5655TG Center Block Jr. semi-hollowbody!

Black Top Broad'Trons deliver massive tonal range

Thanks to its pair of Black Top Broad'Tron humbuckers, the Gretsch G5655TG semi-hollowbody guitar serves up a uniquely dynamic and extended tonal range. The Black Top Broad'Tron pickup at the bridge delivers the solid punch and twang that have made Electromatic models such a hit among rockabilly and blues guitarists. In the neck position, the Broad'Tron delivers sparkling highs bolstered with plenty of low-end punch and clarity. Together, these pickups make the G5655TG ideal for anything from gutsy rock to glossy jazz tones.

Long spruce center block enhances your tone

You get a lot of tonal bang for your buck with the Gretsch G5655TG, thanks to its long spruce center block. Running the full length of the body, the center block allows the otherwise hollow body to resist resonant-frequency feedback. That means you can rock out louder with more gain, without your amplifier squealing out of control. Spruce is a snappy tonewood, and since the center block connects with the bridge, the note definition and clarity on the G5655TG are amazing.

Bigsby B70 tailpiece for smooth vibrato action

Nothing beats the character and vintage vibe that a real Bigsby tailpiece adds to the G5655TG. It's particularly easy to pull off slow, subtle, and extended bends with the G5655TG, thanks to its Bigsby Licensed B70 vibrato tailpiece. Guitarists at Sweetwater rank the Bigsby as one of the most iconic vibrato sounds in history. One of the original vibrato units on the market, Bigsby has earned a fanatical fan base for its smooth action and solid intonation. When you want that Bigsby sound, don't settle for second best: you need a Bigsby.

Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Features:

  • Hollowbody electric guitar with laminated maple body; gloss finish
  • Maple neck, Thin U profile; 24.6" scale length; gloss finish
  • Laurel fingerboard, 12" radius, 22 medium-jumbo frets, pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlays
  • Bridge pickup: Black Top Broad'Tron
  • Neck pickup: Black Top Broad'Tron
  • 3-way pickup selector
  • 2 Volume, 2 Tone controls
  • 1.6875" NuBone nut; die-cast tuners
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece
  • Factory strings: 10–46; standard tuning
  • Single-action truss rod, headstock access

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Semi-hollowbody
  • Body Shape Electromatic
  • Body Material Laminated Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Cadillac Green
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Maple
  • Neck Shape Thin U
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Neo-classic Thumbnail
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.6"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material GraphTech NuBone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Anchored Adjusto-matic with Bigsby B70
  • Tuners Die-cast
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup Black Top Broad'Tron Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup Black Top Broad'Tron Humbucker
  • Controls 1 x master volume, 2 x volume (neck/middle), 1 x master tone
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings NPS, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2509700546

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Rated 5/5
It is flawless..the low profile neck, spruce center block, black top Broadtron pickups and Bigsby tremolo all give this guitar some serious mojo. I don't know that I've ever played such a beautiful and resonant guitar. Surpassed all my expectations for quality and tonality. The only modifications needed imo are locking tuners 19:1 ratio and a stringminder for the Bigsby. Through my new Vox Superbeetle it sounds like a 5k setup I know Ive spent that kind of bread in search of magic tones like I'm getting from the Gretsch /Vox Superbeetle combo.
Rated 5/5

AMAZING LITTLE CENTERBLOCK

I bought this lil guy as my 2nd guitar and I love it. I named it Jim. The Tremolo arm fell off, but that was my fault (I didn't put the arm in case mode). Anyways, buy it because it's good. The Gretsch 2655 case is a good choice for this guitar. It won't fit in a les paul case.
Music background: Jim's owner (Guitar player)
Rated 5/5

Awesome guitar

Recently started back taking guitar lessons after a 35 year hiatus. My old les Paul style needed some attention so in the meantime I found this guitar. It feels great, great sound, good weight and neck size is good for my hand. Not to mention it's beautiful! When I was looking at it I mentioned it to my instructor, and he had seen this same guitar was going to recommend it to me. For me it lacks nothing, sound, feel and looks. And the staff at sweetwater were great at helping me and keeping me informed of everything since it was a back ordered item. Again, would highly recommend both the guitar and Sweetwater!
Music background: Student
Rated 5/5

Love it

I'm a beginner / getting to intermediate guitar player. Got this for the tone. Love how well it was setup and the fret ends are filed properly. Great buy
Music background: Church musician
Rated 5/5

Great Tone at a Great Price.

I have been enjoying this guitar since day one.It has a classy Gretsch look and also plays/sounds great.If Tone is important to you,this Gretcsh has tons of it!.A good match for a wide variety of styles,especially Blues,Rockabilly,Surf,Country and Jazz.
Music background: Hobby player 40 years.
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