Gretsch G5420TG Electromatic Pristine Limited Edition Hollow Body Single-Cut w/ Bigsby LRL Mako

Gretsch chime with a bit more polish and control

The Gretsch G5420TG Electromatic Pristine Limited Edition Hollow Body Single-Cut LRL Mako suits players who want that unmistakable hollow-body Gretsch sound, but with enough focus to handle a wider range of settings. The hollow sapele body gives the guitar plenty of air and openness, while the trestle block helps keep the response tighter and more controlled than a fully open hollow build. That makes it a strong fit for rockabilly, blues, country, roots rock, and cleaner indie or pop parts where you want chime, depth, and a bit of snap.

The 24.6" scale gives the guitar an easy, relaxed feel, and the Classic C neck sits in a comfortable middle ground that suits both chord work and lead playing. The 12" radius also helps bends come off cleanly without making the guitar feel too flat or overly modern.

The FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups keep the top end bright and articulate, but with a tighter low end and more clarity than a fuller, darker humbucker voice. That helps chords stay defined and lead lines keep their shape. Independent pickup volumes, master volume with treble bleed, and master tone make it easy to shape the response, while the Bigsby B60 adds that extra shimmer and movement Gretsch players usually want on hand.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this G5420TG suits players who want a hollow-body with classic Gretsch character, smoother playability, and enough control to move comfortably between clean chime, edge-of-breakup rhythm work, and more expressive lead parts.

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