(SOLD) Gretsch Electromatic G5420T Hollowbody Orange Stain 2015
Gretsch Electromatic G5420T, orange, made in Korea 2015. This is a basic version of the Chet Atkins 6120 Nashville. These Electromatic hollow bodies enjoy a great reputation; they're a very good instrument for a great dollar. This one is in pretty tidy shape and handily includes a Gretsch case. The combo of a huge fully hollow body, Filtertron pickups and a Bigsby trem is a lot of fun... there's enormous quantities of bite, snap and sizzle on offer, all balanced by a thick and generous bottom end. The neck is moderate in profile and features a tasty streaky Indian rosewood board, a luxury not seen on the new models. If you're going to buy a Gretsch, surely it should be big and obnoxiously orange, right?
Model: Gretsch Electromatic G5420T
Made: Korea, 2015 (serial KS15044551)
Body: laminate maple, fully hollow, 405mm across, 72mm depth
Neck: maple, rosewood board, 24.8" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 3.220kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Gretsch Black Top Filter'Tron humbucker x2
Case: Gretsch wood hard case, usually approx $250aud new, very good quality and condition
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock is pretty clean, minor scuffs on the front. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor dimples on the back only. The back has no major marks, just a few minor scuffs in the middle, the elbow area and bottom edge. The sides have light scuffs in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has some dimples around the knobs, scuffs in the elbow area and some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have very little visible wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.