Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic Pristine Limited Edition Hollow Body Double-Cut w/ Bigsby LRL Petrol

Gretsch chime with a little more reach and flexibility

The Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic Pristine Limited Edition Hollow Body Double-Cut Petrol suits players who want that open, lively Gretsch sound, but in a shape that feels a little easier to move around on. The hollow sapele body gives it the airy resonance and depth players usually want from a Gretsch, while the double-cut body makes upper fret access feel a bit less restricted when you start moving into lead work or more involved chord voicings.

The 24.6" scale keeps the feel relaxed under the fingers, and the Classic C neck sits in a comfortable middle ground that works well for rhythm and lead playing alike. The 12.6" radius also leans slightly flatter than some vintage-style hollow builds, which helps bends come off smoothly and keeps higher-register playing feeling more controlled.

The FT-5E Filter’Tron pickups bring the bright, articulate Gretsch character people usually come looking for, with enough focus to keep bigger chords from getting cloudy. That works especially well for country, roots rock, blues, indie, and cleaner pop parts where you want chime, snap, and a bit of air around the note. The individual pickup volumes, master volume with treble bleed, and master tone make it easy to shape the response, while the Bigsby B60 adds the shimmer and movement that suits this style of guitar so well.

At Riffs & Licks Music, we think this G5422TG suits players who want classic Gretsch hollow-body character, a slightly more versatile double-cut feel, and a setup that stays expressive across clean, pushed, and more atmospheric styles of playing.

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