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Feb 21, 2025 8:52 PM

Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut Electric Guitar (Bristol Fog)

$249

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Adorama has Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut Electric Guitar (Laurel Fingerboard, Bristol Fog, 2517110526) on sale for $249. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Upgraded chambered mahogany body with maple top for a strong sonic profile and exceptional acoustic balance
  • Lower set mahogany neck for effortless access and performance
  • 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Dual Black Top Broad'Tron pickups
  • Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone and individual pickup volume controls
  • Gretsch V-Stoptail tailpiece
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Upgraded appointments include bound headstock, plain-face head cap, vintage-inspired purfling, Big Block inlays and closed back tuning keys
  • Chrome hardware

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is $20.00 less than the previous Frontpage Deal.
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $200 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $449.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 12 customer reviews.
    • Gretsch 2 Year Limited Warranty
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff
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Adorama has Gretsch G5220 Electromatic Jet BT Single-Cut Electric Guitar (Laurel Fingerboard, Bristol Fog, 2517110526) on sale for $249. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Upgraded chambered mahogany body with maple top for a strong sonic profile and exceptional acoustic balance
  • Lower set mahogany neck for effortless access and performance
  • 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Dual Black Top Broad'Tron pickups
  • Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone and individual pickup volume controls
  • Gretsch V-Stoptail tailpiece
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Upgraded appointments include bound headstock, plain-face head cap, vintage-inspired purfling, Big Block inlays and closed back tuning keys
  • Chrome hardware

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • About this Deal:
    • This offer is $20.00 less than the previous Frontpage Deal.
    • At the time of this posting, our research indicates that this is $200 lower than the next best comparable prices starting from $449.
  • About this Product:
    • Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 12 customer reviews.
    • Gretsch 2 Year Limited Warranty
  • Additional Notes:
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Pnanasnoic
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Ever wanted to goof around with a Gretsch? I bought this guitar a year ago for $325 and I've been blasting out the Reverend Horton Heat all Winter. This is robbery at this point.
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jplee3
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This is an awesome deal! Lowest it has been in this color AFAIK. I originally PMed and bought it for $299 at MF then it dropped to $279 shortly after (at Adorama IIRC), and I was able to PM it down to that and get a refund the second time. I saw it drop again to $269 in November and now it's at $249!!! This is a steal so don't pass it if you are in the market for one! Definitely worth doing the PM at MF because you get 8% CB back in addition.

I added a knockoff Duesenberg trem on mine (made by Guyler and off Amazon) and its an amazing upgrade. Im considering swapping the pickups out but they sound decent as-is.

I wish I had sat on it and waited for the price drops but it would have been hard not to pick it up even at the previous low prices Big Grin
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sporkscalamity
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It punches way above its price point and perceptions about its country of origin. Generally speaking, the current line of Electromatics is of equal quality to their South Korean counterparts that were widely praised and sought out. If you're looking for the American-made alternative, you are going to be paying almost 10x this for the Professional line of guitars (example [musiciansfriend.com]). The pro line is definitely better, but I don't know if it's 10x better.

The only thing I'd watch out for on these guitars is the electronics. The pickup selectors on mine was little wonky. If you're handy with a soldering iron and can read a wiring diagram, the part is less than $20. That said, these are also wonderful for modding. You can swap out the Broadtrons (leans classic PAF sound) for some Blacktop Filtertrons (~$60 per set) to get that classic Gretsch chimey sparkle.
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This is an awesome deal! Lowest it has been in this color AFAIK. I originally PMed and bought it for $299 at MF then it dropped to $279 shortly after (at Adorama IIRC), and I was able to PM it down to that and get a refund the second time. I saw it drop again to $269 in November and now it's at $249!!! This is a steal so don't pass it if you are in the market for one! Definitely worth doing the PM at MF because you get 8% CB back in addition.

I added a knockoff Duesenberg trem on mine (made by Guyler and off Amazon) and its an amazing upgrade. Im considering swapping the pickups out but they sound decent as-is.

I wish I had sat on it and waited for the price drops but it would have been hard not to pick it up even at the previous low prices Big Grin
Last edited by jplee3 February 21, 2025 at 10:05 PM.
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Feb 21, 2025 9:43 PM
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PnanasnoicFeb 21, 2025 9:43 PM
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Ever wanted to goof around with a Gretsch? I bought this guitar a year ago for $325 and I've been blasting out the Reverend Horton Heat all Winter. This is robbery at this point.
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Feb 22, 2025 2:23 PM
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jimbobolowskieFeb 22, 2025 2:23 PM
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Dang! That's a great deal for anyone in the market for a LP style guitar.
Feb 24, 2025 1:31 AM
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KilatoneAmpsFeb 24, 2025 1:31 AM
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Wow, didn't think these would go lower than last time (by $20)
Feb 24, 2025 1:33 AM
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KilatoneAmpsFeb 24, 2025 1:33 AM
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Quote from jplee3 View quoted comment :
This is an awesome deal! Lowest it has been in this color AFAIK. I originally PMed and bought it for $299 at MF then it dropped to $279 shortly after (at Adorama IIRC), and I was able to PM it down to that and get a refund the second time. I saw it drop again to $269 in November and now it's at $249!!! This is a steal so don't pass it if you are in the market for one! Definitely worth doing the PM at MF because you get 8% CB back in addition.

I added a knockoff Duesenberg trem on mine (made by Guyler and off Amazon) and its an amazing upgrade. Im considering swapping the pickups out but they sound decent as-is.

I wish I had sat on it and waited for the price drops but it would have been hard not to pick it up even at the previous low prices Big Grin
I think at some point MF will refuse to honor it. Happened to me last time I tried with them. I was able to get a Jackson Pro Series Dinky for half off from them before that, though
Feb 24, 2025 1:35 AM
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tfoxFeb 24, 2025 1:35 AM
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Sweet color, should be an awesome guitar.
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jplee3
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Quote from KilatoneAmps View quoted comment :
I think at some point MF will refuse to honor it. Happened to me last time I tried with them. I was able to get a Jackson Pro Series Dinky for half off from them before that, though
I think its 45 days per their pricematch/guarantee

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Feb 24, 2025 2:18 AM
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sporkscalamityFeb 24, 2025 2:18 AM
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Quote from louweed View quoted comment :
crafted in china nope.
It punches way above its price point and perceptions about its country of origin. Generally speaking, the current line of Electromatics is of equal quality to their South Korean counterparts that were widely praised and sought out. If you're looking for the American-made alternative, you are going to be paying almost 10x this for the Professional line of guitars (example [musiciansfriend.com]). The pro line is definitely better, but I don't know if it's 10x better.

The only thing I'd watch out for on these guitars is the electronics. The pickup selectors on mine was little wonky. If you're handy with a soldering iron and can read a wiring diagram, the part is less than $20. That said, these are also wonderful for modding. You can swap out the Broadtrons (leans classic PAF sound) for some Blacktop Filtertrons (~$60 per set) to get that classic Gretsch chimey sparkle.
Feb 24, 2025 2:28 AM
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mstrblueskysFeb 24, 2025 2:28 AM
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Quote from louweed View quoted comment :
crafted in china nope.
If you haven't played one, I recommend it. These are incredibly quality guitars. Silly at $250. This is a golden age of guitars.

Edit: of cheap guitars
Last edited by mstrblueskys February 23, 2025 at 06:34 PM.
Feb 24, 2025 4:41 AM
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piratebydayFeb 24, 2025 4:41 AM
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In for 1. Don't think I can go wrong at this price.
Feb 24, 2025 5:40 AM
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CoolLocket481Feb 24, 2025 5:40 AM
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Any suggestions for a decent amp or any other accessories to go with this? I'm a beginner.
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jplee3
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Quote from sporkscalamity View quoted comment :
It punches way above its price point and perceptions about its country of origin. Generally speaking, the current line of Electromatics is of equal quality to their South Korean counterparts that were widely praised and sought out. If you're looking for the American-made alternative, you are going to be paying almost 10x this for the Professional line of guitars (example [musiciansfriend.com]). The pro line is definitely better, but I don't know if it's 10x better.

The only thing I'd watch out for on these guitars is the electronics. The pickup selectors on mine was little wonky. If you're handy with a soldering iron and can read a wiring diagram, the part is less than $20. That said, these are also wonderful for modding. You can swap out the Broadtrons (leans classic PAF sound) for some Blacktop Filtertrons (~$60 per set) to get that classic Gretsch chimey sparkle.
Will the bt filtertrons drop in without mods and new pickup rings? I did the swap on a g2215-p90 and had to drill new holes for the pickup rings and also had to shave down the metal ears on the filtertrons so it would drop into the cavity. I wouldnt want to have to go through all that again on my g5220. I have a pair of wilkinson wogh pickups that i am considering dropping in but that would be 'taboo' in that i would basically be converting this to an LP lol
Feb 24, 2025 7:11 AM
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JeffJ4263Feb 24, 2025 7:11 AM
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I've been on the lookout for a Gretsch for one of my kids. Gorgeous guitar. In for one. Thanks OP.

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KrandorFeb 24, 2025 8:41 AM
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most expensive guitar i ever bought was $2700 Taylor 814ce acoustic in 2010, I regret it and sold it after 8 months or so. It didn't fit my large hands. Now I use a $800 acoustic guitar.
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