(USED) Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Center Block Double-Cut Electric Guitar with Bigsby
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Gretsch G5622T Electromatic Center Block Double-Cut Electric Guitar with Bigsby
A pre-owned 2017 first-generation semi-hollow with a chambered spruce center block and chimey Super HiLo'Tron pickups, delivering that bright, jangly, classic Gretsch voice with feedback control at volume.
Is This the Right Guitar for You?
This is a great match for players chasing the bright, sparkly, quintessentially Gretsch sound rather than a thick, high-output humbucker tone. What makes this particular guitar special is its Super HiLo'Tron pickups, a dual-coil humbucker used on the earlier 2016 to 2018 run of the G5622T that behaves much more like a Filter'Tron, with clean high-end shimmer and a robust bottom end. Players who specifically want that vintage chime and jangle often seek these out, so on a pre-owned first-generation guitar it's a real selling point. The chambered spruce center block running through the double-cut maple body keeps things resonant and lightweight while taming the feedback you'd fight with a fully hollow guitar, and the Bigsby adds expressive shimmer and vibrato. Between the individual pickup volumes, master volume, master tone, and three-way toggle, you get plenty of control to move from bright cleans to spirited, articulate drive. For a player who loves Gretsch style and voice, this is a smart, characterful used pickup.
Key Highlights
- First-generation dual Super HiLo'Tron humbuckers deliver bright, chimey, Filter'Tron-style tone with sparkle and a solid low end.
- Double-cut laminated maple body with a chambered spruce center block for resonance plus feedback control at volume.
- Bigsby vibrato tailpiece for smooth pitch bends and vintage shimmer.
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge helps keep tuning stable through heavy vibrato use.
- U-shape set maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets for smooth playability.
- Flexible controls: master volume, master tone, individual pickup volumes, and a 3-way toggle.
Why You'll Love It
Features
A chambered spruce center block sits inside a double-cut maple body, loaded with two Super HiLo'Tron humbuckers. A full control set, Bigsby vibrato, anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge, and vintage-style open-back tuners round out this first-generation build.
Advantages
The Super HiLo'Trons give you genuine Gretsch chime and jangle that many players prefer over hotter humbuckers, while the center block keeps things focused and feedback-resistant when you turn up. The Bigsby and anchored bridge add vibrato without sacrificing stability.
Benefits
You get one expressive, versatile semi-hollow that sparkles on cleans, cuts nicely in a mix, and plays comfortably for long sets. It's a lightweight, stylish guitar with real vintage-flavored character and a voice that stands out.
Great Fit For
- Players chasing bright, chimey, jangly Gretsch tone over high-output humbucker thickness.
- Rockabilly, indie, country, surf, and roots players who want vintage-style sparkle.
- Fans of the Super HiLo'Tron voicing who want the earlier-run G5622T specifically.
- Anyone who loves the expressive shimmer of a Bigsby vibrato.
- Gigging musicians wanting a lightweight, feedback-controlled semi-hollow.
Sound & Feel
Sound: The Super HiLo'Tron humbuckers are the heart of this one. They lean bright and chimey, much closer to a Filter'Tron than a fat modern humbucker, with plenty of clean high-end sparkle and a robust bottom end. Expect classic Gretsch jangle and shimmer that sits beautifully in a band mix.
Feel: The U-shape set maple neck and rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets play comfortably for rhythm and lead, and the chambered body stays light on a strap. The Bigsby adds a responsive, expressive touch to your phrasing.
Use Case: A versatile choice for stage and studio, especially for styles that thrive on chime, twang, and articulate cleans through spirited drive.
Specifications
From the Spotts Family
Here's a little secret plenty of Gretsch fans have figured out: the Super HiLo'Trons on these earlier G5622Ts have a chime and sparkle all their own, and folks go looking for this exact run because of it. If you're the kind of player who lights up at jangle, twang, and that unmistakable Gretsch shimmer, you've landed in the right spot. We'd love to tell you more about this particular 2017, talk tone and setup, or just trade Gretsch stories. Text or call us at 814-371-5666. We're real people who love this stuff.