Here for sale we have a Gretsch G5126 Electromatic hollow-body electric guitar in Silver Sparkle finish. Made in Korea in 2005, this guitar features a set-neck construction comprising a Laminated Maple body, Maple neck and 22 fret Rosewood fingerboard with matching bridge. Chrome hardware is fitted including a Bigsby B70 Vibrato tailpiece, T-O-M style bridge and vintage-style tuning machines. A pair of Dearmond 2000 Single-coil pickups are installed, these are wired to a 3-way toggle switch, master volume, neck volume, bridge volume and master tone controls.
The Maple neck plays very well, with the 'U' Shape profile filling the hand nicely for a substantial grip when chord playing, yet remaining slim enough for fast, articulate playing. The Gloss finish to the rear is pleasant to the touch and assists with smooth navigation of the 24.75" scale. The Rosewood fingerboard provides a tactile and durable playing surface across the register, and with its 12" radius is practical for both chordal and melodic playing styles. The smooth lines of the body feel great in the arms, ensuring comfort in both standing and seated positions.
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 G5126 Electromatic Silver Sparkle 2005 Hollow-Body Electric Guitar
Brand- Gretsch
Model- G5126 Electromatic
Finish- Silver Sparkle
Year- 2005
Made In- Korea
Body- Laminated Maple
Neck- Maple
Neck Profile- 'U' Shape
Fingerboard- Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius- 12"
Frets- 22 Medium Jumbo
Scale Length- 24.75"
Nut Width- 1.701"
Pickups- 2x Dearmond 2000 Single-coils
Controls- 3-Way Toggle Switch, Master Volume, Neck Volume, Bridge Volume, Master Tone
Our ID: 106122464550
Weight: 7.15lbs
Serial Number: KS05103087
Aesthetic Condition:
Headstock: Overall excellent condition. Any markings are difficult to discern, aside to some very light scratching as is common with a high gloss finish.
Neck: Overall excellent condition. Any markings are difficult to discern on the rear of the neck, aside to some very light scratching as is common with a high gloss finish. There is also some very light scratching on the fingerboard.
Body: Overall very good condition. Any markings to the front face are very difficult to discern due to the Silver Sparkle finish. There are light signs of wear around the perimeter of the strap buttons, consistent with where a strap would sit. There is a very small chip on the rear of the guitar on the treble side upper bout, along with a small scuff towards the bottom of the rear face of the instrument.
Condition of Frets:
The frets demonstrate light signs of use, not affecting playability. There is substantial material remaining for any future work the new owner may wish to perform.
Current Set Up:
Truss Rod: Fully functional. Truss Rod (4mm Hex) Not Included.
Hardware: Fully functional. The tune-o-matic bridge has been replaced by the previous owner, the original one is not included. The Bigsby arm displays light scratching, with the rest of the hardware showing light signs of wear and oxidation. The original foam is still under the bridge from the factory. The scratchplate displays light scratching, this is common with regular use in a high contact area.
Structural: No structural concerns to note.
Strings on Guitar - 10-46
Height of string from 12th Fret- Treble 1.50mm - Bass 2mm
Please be aware that the action on a guitar may move slightly in transit and this measurement is the current height.
This guitar demonstrates light fret noise to the early register of the low E string and the the 15th fret of the high E string, this is only mildly apparent when amplified. This noise does not affect sustain of notes, nor does it affect bending the notes. The new owner may choose to raise the action to alleviate this.
Electrics:
Full working order.
Case & Accessories:
No case is provided with this guitar.