Here for sale we have a Gretsch Electromatic G5129 Hollow Body Electric Guitar in Firebird Red finish. Made in Korea in 2006, this guitar consists of a Laminated Maple body, a Maple neck, and a 22-fret Rosewood fingerboard. Other appointments include Vintage-Style Tuners, a Bigsby tailpiece, and a pair of Original DeArmond 2000 Single Coil pickups that are wired to master volume, bridge volume, neck volume, master tone, and a three-way pickup selector.
The Gloss finished Standard "U" neck profile feels smooth and comfortable in the hand offering a neck which is slim enough to provide practicality for speedy lead lines. The Rosewood fingerboard provides a smooth surface under the fingers, whilst the 12" radius strikes a perfect balance between comfortable chord playing and technical playing. Medium Jumbo frets offer the player the best of both worlds; being great for vibrato and string bending techniques whilst also retaining an authentic vintage feel. The Cutaway design also gives the player extended reach into the upper register of the 22 frets making this guitar an effective instrument for a range of genres and styles.
Amplified, the hollow-body construction of this guitar helps to deliver an open and airy tone that is uniquely Gretsch. The pair of DeArmond 2000 single-coil pickups provide a thick and full-bodied tone, well suited to a wide range of genres yet retaining their own unique voice. The neck pickup is round and warm, delivering a smooth tone with plenty of power for pushing your solos and melody lines to the front of the mix. The bridge pickup is of course brighter, and with a higher output can handle a surprising amount of gain for a seriously rockin' tone. The master volume control is a welcome addition which allows you to control feedback on stage.
Please be aware that for international buyers import fees are not included in our postage and packaging cost, this only covers the cost of the guitar being sent to you. Import fees will be charged by Customs upon the guitar's arrival in the recipient country. Due to Brexit, this also applies to EU buyers. We advise checking the total import cost with Customs as this is not information we are able to accurately provide.
Gretsch Electromatic G5129 Firebird Red 2006 Hollow Body Electric Guitar
Brand- Gretsch
Model- Electromatic G5129
Finish- Firebird Red
Year- 2006
Made In- Korea
Body- Laminated Maple
Neck- Maple
Neck Profile- 'U'
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22
Scale Length- 24.56"
Nut Width- 1.6875"
Pickups- 2x Original DeArmond 2000 Single Coils
Controls- Master Volume, Bridge Volume, Neck Volume, Master Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector
Our ID: 1170226183610
Weight: 6.9lbs
Serial: KS05063890
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall very good condition. All aspects demonstrate light scratching throughout, only visible under direct light at certain angles, as is common on gloss finishes. Any other markings to the headstock are difficult to discern.
Neck: Overall very good condition. The rear of the neck demonstrates light scratching throughout, only visible under direct light at certain angles. These cannot be felt by the hand in the playing position. The fingerboard demonstrates markings from previous fret guard use in the early register. Any other markings to the fingerboard are difficult to discern.
Body: Overall very good condition. All aspects of the body demonstrate light scratching throughout, only visible under direct light at certain angles.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light signs of use, with mild denting in the early register, not affecting playability. There is moderate material remaining for future fret work.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss rod tool (4mm hex) not included.
Hardware: Fully functional and very good condition. Mild tarnishing is apparent to the tuners, control knobs, bridge, Bigsby tailpiece and arm.
Structural: No concerns or issues to note.
Height of the string from the 12th Fret-1.5mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Electrics: Fully functional.
Case & Accessories
No case is provided with this guitar.