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Published on 09/03/12 at 02:06The Gretsch G5235T Electromatic Pro Jet is a budget guitar with great sound and features. The guitar features a carved maple top, mahogany body and neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. A pair of Gretsch mini share a single volume and tone pot and a 3 way switch. The "T" in the name denotes the highlight of the guitar, it's Bigsby B50 tremolo tailpiece. The black finish looks much better in person than in the stock photos on most retailer's websites. The thumbnail inlays for the fret markers add an interesting aesthetic twist to an otherwise plain design.
UTILIZATION
The Gretsch is a smooth guitar. It can cover a lot of genres very easily and the pickups never seem underpowered. The neck...…
UTILIZATION
The Gretsch is a smooth guitar. It can cover a lot of genres very easily and the pickups never seem underpowered. The neck...…
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The Gretsch G5235T Electromatic Pro Jet is a budget guitar with great sound and features. The guitar features a carved maple top, mahogany body and neck, and a rosewood fingerboard. A pair of Gretsch mini share a single volume and tone pot and a 3 way switch. The "T" in the name denotes the highlight of the guitar, it's Bigsby B50 tremolo tailpiece. The black finish looks much better in person than in the stock photos on most retailer's websites. The thumbnail inlays for the fret markers add an interesting aesthetic twist to an otherwise plain design.
UTILIZATION
The Gretsch is a smooth guitar. It can cover a lot of genres very easily and the pickups never seem underpowered. The neck shape is slim, but not too much so. I feel very comfortable navigating up and down the fretboard quickly. The tuning stability is surprisingly good for a Bigsby equipped guitar, especially one in such a budget price bracket.
SOUNDS
I played the G5235T Pro Jet through a Fastback 18 head. Fastback 2x12 cab. No pedals.
The guitar responds much like a Gibson Les Paul, but smaller and a little less refined. I tested both the Gretsch and a Les paul Traditional plus top model side by side. To my surprise, the gretsch produced a fuller sound with a slightly higher output. The guitar sounded at home both in all genres of music, handling clean and gain sounds with an even balance. The bigsby would occasionally throw the guitar out of tune when used excessively. Once the novelty wore off, I found little need for the tremolo and used it sparingly. This greatly improved the time between re-tunings. I'd feel perfectly comfortable using this guitar in a live setting.
OVERALL OPINION
The Gretsch Pro Jet line has been recently updated. The G5235T is still available in stores but I do not expect the model to last much longer in production. You can find them for around $350 on the used market and at this price, you'll be hard pressed to find a better single cut guitar.
UTILIZATION
The Gretsch is a smooth guitar. It can cover a lot of genres very easily and the pickups never seem underpowered. The neck shape is slim, but not too much so. I feel very comfortable navigating up and down the fretboard quickly. The tuning stability is surprisingly good for a Bigsby equipped guitar, especially one in such a budget price bracket.
SOUNDS
I played the G5235T Pro Jet through a Fastback 18 head. Fastback 2x12 cab. No pedals.
The guitar responds much like a Gibson Les Paul, but smaller and a little less refined. I tested both the Gretsch and a Les paul Traditional plus top model side by side. To my surprise, the gretsch produced a fuller sound with a slightly higher output. The guitar sounded at home both in all genres of music, handling clean and gain sounds with an even balance. The bigsby would occasionally throw the guitar out of tune when used excessively. Once the novelty wore off, I found little need for the tremolo and used it sparingly. This greatly improved the time between re-tunings. I'd feel perfectly comfortable using this guitar in a live setting.
OVERALL OPINION
The Gretsch Pro Jet line has been recently updated. The G5235T is still available in stores but I do not expect the model to last much longer in production. You can find them for around $350 on the used market and at this price, you'll be hard pressed to find a better single cut guitar.
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MGR/LegendGretsch Electromatic G5235T Pro Jet
Published on 09/20/05 at 15:00I have only just started learning guitar over the last 3 months by teaching myself at the moment.
I purchased this guitar originally because it was different to most others around with its Bigsby Tremolo. It looks classy with a vintage feel. I payed $875au
The tones are clean and crisp with deep bass notes.It has a real pure sound which is also strong with the 2 mini humbuckers. It feels good in the hand and the tuners are smooth. Also I really like the overall look and we all know how important the looks are.....hehehe
There are only a couple of things that i dont like....The strings tend to buzz on the frets...but this doesnt come through the amp....And the other thing is the bigsy...…
I purchased this guitar originally because it was different to most others around with its Bigsby Tremolo. It looks classy with a vintage feel. I payed $875au
The tones are clean and crisp with deep bass notes.It has a real pure sound which is also strong with the 2 mini humbuckers. It feels good in the hand and the tuners are smooth. Also I really like the overall look and we all know how important the looks are.....hehehe
There are only a couple of things that i dont like....The strings tend to buzz on the frets...but this doesnt come through the amp....And the other thing is the bigsy...…
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I have only just started learning guitar over the last 3 months by teaching myself at the moment.
I purchased this guitar originally because it was different to most others around with its Bigsby Tremolo. It looks classy with a vintage feel. I payed $875au
The tones are clean and crisp with deep bass notes.It has a real pure sound which is also strong with the 2 mini humbuckers. It feels good in the hand and the tuners are smooth. Also I really like the overall look and we all know how important the looks are.....hehehe
There are only a couple of things that i dont like....The strings tend to buzz on the frets...but this doesnt come through the amp....And the other thing is the bigsy tremolo, while it is very stylish and good to use it throws it way out of tune if you are too heavy handed
The overall construction and quality of the guitar is first class...The front is black with a white pickgaurd and the back is a deep mahogany which is faultless in appearance
I would recommend this guitar to anyone from a beginner to a hardcore rockhead...summing it up in one word...BEAUTIFUL
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
I purchased this guitar originally because it was different to most others around with its Bigsby Tremolo. It looks classy with a vintage feel. I payed $875au
The tones are clean and crisp with deep bass notes.It has a real pure sound which is also strong with the 2 mini humbuckers. It feels good in the hand and the tuners are smooth. Also I really like the overall look and we all know how important the looks are.....hehehe
There are only a couple of things that i dont like....The strings tend to buzz on the frets...but this doesnt come through the amp....And the other thing is the bigsy tremolo, while it is very stylish and good to use it throws it way out of tune if you are too heavy handed
The overall construction and quality of the guitar is first class...The front is black with a white pickgaurd and the back is a deep mahogany which is faultless in appearance
I would recommend this guitar to anyone from a beginner to a hardcore rockhead...summing it up in one word...BEAUTIFUL
This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com
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xylfGood
Published on 12/01/12 at 09:12 (This content has been automatically translated from French)Made in China, we have a solid body guitar with quality lespaul shape. Micro level, there are 2 mini humbuckers with a volume knob and a tone for all controlled by a selector 3 positions.
UTILIZATION
We are not on the high end ...
... nor even on low-end guitar despite its weight is pleasant to use. The grip is excellent. The bigsby is a bit imposing with respect to vibrato Fender Floyd Rose or other.
Guitar easily loses the agreement, the mechanical fault. But it is not too disturbing enough to think a check before each session. It goes without saying that a massive use of désaccordera Bigsby guitar.
SOUNDS
This guitar character, despite her from China, it breathes his...…
UTILIZATION
We are not on the high end ...
... nor even on low-end guitar despite its weight is pleasant to use. The grip is excellent. The bigsby is a bit imposing with respect to vibrato Fender Floyd Rose or other.
Guitar easily loses the agreement, the mechanical fault. But it is not too disturbing enough to think a check before each session. It goes without saying that a massive use of désaccordera Bigsby guitar.
SOUNDS
This guitar character, despite her from China, it breathes his...…
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Made in China, we have a solid body guitar with quality lespaul shape. Micro level, there are 2 mini humbuckers with a volume knob and a tone for all controlled by a selector 3 positions.
UTILIZATION
We are not on the high end ...
... nor even on low-end guitar despite its weight is pleasant to use. The grip is excellent. The bigsby is a bit imposing with respect to vibrato Fender Floyd Rose or other.
Guitar easily loses the agreement, the mechanical fault. But it is not too disturbing enough to think a check before each session. It goes without saying that a massive use of désaccordera Bigsby guitar.
SOUNDS
This guitar character, despite her from China, it breathes his gretsch. We round sound for the neck pickup. In the bridge position is very slamming, it can be confusing to many. In middle position, the neck pickup that clears considerably the bridge.
In clean, it's very good for this range of skyscrapers.
In full, must not abuse, if you can play a little grunge rock etc ... do not try to type in the metal, it will quickly become messy and therefore will lack clarity.
I posted in the media section "some sounds" a bit better judge via a sound card that goes
OVERALL OPINION
Bought in Germany, I was looking for a Les Paul type guitar, a comparison is made between an Epiphone OCCAZ to 600 € against the Gretsch and I'm left with the latter. It is well done, well done. It has a sound which is clean. And for the price it comes out with honors
UTILIZATION
We are not on the high end ...
... nor even on low-end guitar despite its weight is pleasant to use. The grip is excellent. The bigsby is a bit imposing with respect to vibrato Fender Floyd Rose or other.
Guitar easily loses the agreement, the mechanical fault. But it is not too disturbing enough to think a check before each session. It goes without saying that a massive use of désaccordera Bigsby guitar.
SOUNDS
This guitar character, despite her from China, it breathes his gretsch. We round sound for the neck pickup. In the bridge position is very slamming, it can be confusing to many. In middle position, the neck pickup that clears considerably the bridge.
In clean, it's very good for this range of skyscrapers.
In full, must not abuse, if you can play a little grunge rock etc ... do not try to type in the metal, it will quickly become messy and therefore will lack clarity.
I posted in the media section "some sounds" a bit better judge via a sound card that goes
OVERALL OPINION
Bought in Germany, I was looking for a Les Paul type guitar, a comparison is made between an Epiphone OCCAZ to 600 € against the Gretsch and I'm left with the latter. It is well done, well done. It has a sound which is clean. And for the price it comes out with honors
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Fry37Published on 07/25/12 at 02:04 (This content has been automatically translated from French)
solid body type "lespaul"
2 mini humbuckers
A volume
A tone
A 3-position selector
Bigsby B5 vibrato
22 frets
set neck / rosewood fingerboard
Made in China
UTILIZATION
It is on the basic, two pickups with 3-position selector. The knobs for volume and tone controls act on the two microphones which appears more convenient than a knob for each microphone. There was no risk of being without her during a change of micro!
The volume knob is a little too recessed for violoning for my taste. If the curve of the neck, halfway between a telecaster and a lespaul, is it's a nice guitar rocker. We'll have to fight a little with it and that's what's good with this guitar. the...…
2 mini humbuckers
A volume
A tone
A 3-position selector
Bigsby B5 vibrato
22 frets
set neck / rosewood fingerboard
Made in China
UTILIZATION
It is on the basic, two pickups with 3-position selector. The knobs for volume and tone controls act on the two microphones which appears more convenient than a knob for each microphone. There was no risk of being without her during a change of micro!
The volume knob is a little too recessed for violoning for my taste. If the curve of the neck, halfway between a telecaster and a lespaul, is it's a nice guitar rocker. We'll have to fight a little with it and that's what's good with this guitar. the...…
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solid body type "lespaul"
2 mini humbuckers
A volume
A tone
A 3-position selector
Bigsby B5 vibrato
22 frets
set neck / rosewood fingerboard
Made in China
UTILIZATION
It is on the basic, two pickups with 3-position selector. The knobs for volume and tone controls act on the two microphones which appears more convenient than a knob for each microphone. There was no risk of being without her during a change of micro!
The volume knob is a little too recessed for violoning for my taste. If the curve of the neck, halfway between a telecaster and a lespaul, is it's a nice guitar rocker. We'll have to fight a little with it and that's what's good with this guitar. the shredders spend their way. No dive with Bigby unhappy! especially since the mechanics are a little light, the main criticism I would make him but at that price should not be more royalist than the king.
SOUNDS
I play in a soul band (www.lesferailleurs.sitew.com) and I chose this guitar because it is beautiful and the sound fits well with the 60/70.
The mini humbuckers are halfway between double and single. A little roundness, some slamming. So it's a little confusing at first because it feels like a guitar without much character, but after use I find the sound very interresting, the intermediate position allows me to approach the same rhythmic funk. The microphone is punchy and acute severe velvety with a nice attack.
you can get an idea of his:
OVERALL OPINION
When we discover the Pro Jet, the first reaction is "whaooo!". Do not formalize for screen "made in china" behind the head, it's a real gretsch with the character and quality that lends these guitars.
Pros: look, finishes, price
The -: the mechanical
2 mini humbuckers
A volume
A tone
A 3-position selector
Bigsby B5 vibrato
22 frets
set neck / rosewood fingerboard
Made in China
UTILIZATION
It is on the basic, two pickups with 3-position selector. The knobs for volume and tone controls act on the two microphones which appears more convenient than a knob for each microphone. There was no risk of being without her during a change of micro!
The volume knob is a little too recessed for violoning for my taste. If the curve of the neck, halfway between a telecaster and a lespaul, is it's a nice guitar rocker. We'll have to fight a little with it and that's what's good with this guitar. the shredders spend their way. No dive with Bigby unhappy! especially since the mechanics are a little light, the main criticism I would make him but at that price should not be more royalist than the king.
SOUNDS
I play in a soul band (www.lesferailleurs.sitew.com) and I chose this guitar because it is beautiful and the sound fits well with the 60/70.
The mini humbuckers are halfway between double and single. A little roundness, some slamming. So it's a little confusing at first because it feels like a guitar without much character, but after use I find the sound very interresting, the intermediate position allows me to approach the same rhythmic funk. The microphone is punchy and acute severe velvety with a nice attack.
you can get an idea of his:
OVERALL OPINION
When we discover the Pro Jet, the first reaction is "whaooo!". Do not formalize for screen "made in china" behind the head, it's a real gretsch with the character and quality that lends these guitars.
Pros: look, finishes, price
The -: the mechanical
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Tech. sheet
- Manufacturer: Gretsch
- Model: G5235T Pro Jet w/ Bigsby
- Series: Electromatic Collection
- Category: LP-Shaped Guitars
- Added in our database on: 05/10/2006
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