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Gretsch G5422TG Electromatic Classic Double-Cut Electric Guitar w/ Bigsby (Orange Stain) $619.99 + Free Shipping

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1 day ago
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Joined Nov 2009
1 day ago
Cruzweb
1 day ago
362 Posts

Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Cruzweb

Fantastic price. I have a 5427tg, same guitar but a guitar center exclusive color, and this was the price I paid and I haven't seen it this low since.

Great guitar, the pickups have that classic gretsch chime that people really love.
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1 day ago
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1 day ago
akaVu
1 day ago
38 Posts
Quote from Cruzweb :
Fantastic price. I have a 5427tg, same guitar but a guitar center exclusive color, and this was the price I paid and I haven't seen it this low since.Great guitar, the pickups have that classic gretsch chime that people really love.
I thought the G5420 was what the GC/Musician's Friend G5427 exclusive became(???).
I have been going back and fourth between the G5655 and the G5420 (err G5422??)/G5427. The $450 Adorama price for the G5655 was really appealing, but I wanted black. I have been hoping the price comes back down on the G5427.
Should I go for one versus the other?
I think the G5655 has Broadtron pickups, solid center block construction, and thinner (1.75")/smaller body(?)
G5422/G5427 Filtertron pickups, trestle block construction, deeper (2.25")/larger body
I'm only 5'6" and wasn't sure if that extra 0.5" would make it uncomfortable to play.
1 day ago
362 Posts
Joined Nov 2009
1 day ago
Cruzweb
1 day ago
362 Posts
Quote from akaVu :
I thought the G5420 was what the GC/Musician's Friend G5427 exclusive became(???).
I have been going back and fourth between the G5655 and the G5420 (err G5422??)/G5427. The $450 Adorama price for the G5655 was really appealing, but I wanted black. I have been hoping the price comes back down on the G5427.
Should I go for one versus the other?
I think the G5655 has Broadtron pickups, solid center block construction, and thinner (1.75")/smaller body(?)
G5422/G5427 Filtertron pickups, trestle block construction, deeper (2.25")/larger body
I'm only 5'6" and wasn't sure if that extra 0.5" would make it uncomfortable to play.

No option here is bad, just really depends what pickups you want. The 542X has filter'trons and more of a chime. The broad'trons are darker and more like a traditional humbucker. Watch some youtube videos and see what you like.

That said, if you want to put something like TV jones pickups in, get something cheaper like a streamliner. I didn't want to mod the electronics in a hollowbody so I was happy with my choice.
about 19 hours ago
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about 19 hours ago
gold_titanic
about 19 hours ago
686 Posts
Excellent deal—thank you! I had been eyeing this model for quite a while and couldn't resist, even though it's now made in China.
about 12 hours ago
62 Posts
Joined Jul 2011
about 12 hours ago
Slighter
about 12 hours ago
62 Posts
Quote from Cruzweb :
Fantastic price. I have a 5427tg, same guitar but a guitar center exclusive color, and this was the price I paid and I haven't seen it this low since.Great guitar, the pickups have that classic gretsch chime that people really love.
It's not the same guitar, yours is a single cut and a guitar center only model, c'mon man. Personally, I can only speak to the China builds with the FT-5E pups as to my 5203T 140 annie which I suspect got special attention as to QC. As far as the gold plating, have fun with that. A used Korean 5422T in chrome would be a better option imo. Stay away from any models that have moved to China with the Broadtrons like the 5655 unless you want a gibson that looks like a gretsch. Cheers.
about 10 hours ago
362 Posts
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about 10 hours ago
Cruzweb
about 10 hours ago
362 Posts
Quote from Slighter :
It's not the same guitar, yours is a single cut and a guitar center only model, c'mon man. Personally, I can only speak to the China builds with the FT-5E pups as to my 5203T 140 annie which I suspect got special attention as to QC. As far as the gold plating, have fun with that. A used Korean 5422T in chrome would be a better option imo. Stay away from any models that have moved to China with the Broadtrons like the 5655 unless you want a gibson that looks like a gretsch. Cheers.

All the 542X models are essentially the same: hollowbdied electromatics with filter'trons. Just some are single vs double cut and there's different finishes and hardware combinations.

I don't see the point in discussing finish or hardware colors. If people like it, they should buy it. And the "Id rather not buy from China, just Korea" is a pedantic and antiquated attitude. These guitars are very well built and play great.