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Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Electric Guitar w/ Bigsby (Various)

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$399

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Adorama has Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Electric Guitar w/ Bigsby (Various) for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Available: Features:
  • Slightly smaller 14" single-cutaway maple body with a chambered spruce center block
  • Lower set maple neck for effortless access and performance
  • 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays
  • Dual Black Top Broad'Tron humbucking pickups
  • Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone and individual pickup controls
  • Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Graph Tech NuBone nut
  • Gold hardware

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $30 less than the previous FP deal.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Gretsch 2 Year Limited Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy (here)
No Longer Available:

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Adorama has Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. Electric Guitar w/ Bigsby (Various) for $399. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

Available: Features:
  • Slightly smaller 14" single-cutaway maple body with a chambered spruce center block
  • Lower set maple neck for effortless access and performance
  • 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays
  • Dual Black Top Broad'Tron humbucking pickups
  • Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone and individual pickup controls
  • Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
  • Graph Tech NuBone nut
  • Gold hardware

Editor's Notes

Written by citan359 | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This offer is $30 less than the previous FP deal.
    • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.
  • About this product:
    • Gretsch 2 Year Limited Warranty
  • About this store:
    • Details of Adorama's return policy (here)
No Longer Available:

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Written by iconian | Staff

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Model: Gretsch Guitars Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Jr. 6-String Guitar (Single Barrel Burst) with Gretsch Cen

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SoCal49ers
Bought cerulean smoke last month. Absolutely gorgeous and worth every penny.
rafoyon
Wow. Paid 550 a few months back on sale. This is worth it
basile_v
Deals on Gretsches have been absolutely insane recently, this is an amazingly well made guitar. Paid $499 for mine 3 months ago, it was still a great deal.

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Mar 23, 2025
474 Posts
Joined Mar 2007
Mar 23, 2025
tfox
Mar 23, 2025
474 Posts
IMO the Streamliner series (cheaper and made in Indonesia) is consistently better than the Chinese Electromatics. Zero issues with fretwork on my Streamliners, but my Jets have sharp edges.

This is just the latest in a series of fairly frequent deals. This is a good deal IF you like the color and shape and really want a Bigsby. Otherwise, don't impulse buy, wait for one you like more.
Mar 24, 2025
35 Posts
Joined Nov 2013
Mar 24, 2025
SteveH7958
Mar 24, 2025
35 Posts
In for purple. Hope it's better quality than the Charvel bass I just returned to them
Mar 24, 2025
13 Posts
Joined Nov 2020
Mar 24, 2025
RockAndRolla
Mar 24, 2025
13 Posts
A little over a month ago, I paid $499 for the Mariana green quilted top, also from Adorama, but part of me wanted the Single Barrel Burst. I can't complain, though. The Mariana green is gorgeous, and the guitar is perfect.
These prices are getting ridiculous. Whoever is on the verge: For $399, you have to get it.
Mar 24, 2025
12 Posts
Joined Aug 2016
Mar 24, 2025
ben_007
Mar 24, 2025
12 Posts
Quote from RockAndRolla :
A little over a month ago, I paid $499 for the Mariana green quilted top, also from Adorama, but part of me wanted the Single Barrel Burst. I can't complain, though. The Mariana green is gorgeous, and the guitar is perfect.
These prices are getting ridiculous. Whoever is on the verge: For $399, you have to get it.
How is the quality of the guitar? Any issues of the guitar?
Mar 24, 2025
13 Posts
Joined Nov 2020
Mar 24, 2025
RockAndRolla
Mar 24, 2025
13 Posts
Quote from ben_007 :
How is the quality of the guitar? Any issues of the guitar?
Not for me. The quality control for mine was great. There were no sharp frets, no issues with the fingerboard, and the body was also in perfect condition. It came in a double box and it was brand new. I'm no gigging musician and can't say I've played 100s of different guitars in my life. I have other guitars at home and I just play for myself, and for me the quality was amazing. If you're thinking about it, I'd say go for it.
Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025
EfficientWater5338
Mar 24, 2025
1 Posts
Why do I not see this deal if directly checking on Adorama website? Thanks.
Mar 24, 2025
14 Posts
Joined Nov 2017
Mar 24, 2025
Ck1ngH1m
Mar 24, 2025
14 Posts
Quote from ben_007 :
Does it need a setup or kind of OK out of the box ?
Very hit or miss. I got a Streamliner on one of these sales that the frets were abhorrent. Had to do a insane amount of fret leveling to get them even close to right. I might save the thing and use it as my first try at a re-fret, lol. That said, I have several others that I haven't played yet and assume there's no way they could all be in that situation.

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Mar 24, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025
Ck1ngH1m
Mar 24, 2025
14 Posts
Quote from basile_v :
Deals on Gretsches have been absolutely insane recently, this is an amazingly well made guitar. Paid $499 for mine 3 months ago, it was still a great deal.
I paid the same, and was already mad when they went to $449. Now I just feel downright foolish.
Mar 24, 2025
98 Posts
Joined Nov 2012
Mar 24, 2025
higrpwd
Mar 24, 2025
98 Posts
In for one. Almost bit last time but this is crazy good.
Mar 24, 2025
13 Posts
Joined Nov 2020
Mar 24, 2025
RockAndRolla
Mar 24, 2025
13 Posts
Quote from EfficientWater5338 :
Why do I not see this deal if directly checking on Adorama website? Thanks.
They are probably not allowed to publicly advertise a low price by Fender/Gretsch. After all the Gretsch website has the same guitar for $900.
Mar 25, 2025
26 Posts
Joined Jun 2020
Mar 25, 2025
BrightSardine1989
Mar 25, 2025
26 Posts
Slick, not a particularly versatile guitar. Hot pickups more suited for rock. Fender-shaped neck with a lot of paint and varnish on the back; many prefer a minimalist wood finish neck. Technically you can play anything on anything I guess. I would want one of these for a rockabilly / shoegaze beginner/intermediate, but if you're more into jazz (there are tens of us) lean all the way into an archtop instead.
Mar 27, 2025
11 Posts
Joined May 2022
Mar 27, 2025
ExcitedPanda
Mar 27, 2025
11 Posts
Paid 500 for this guitar a while back, can say amazing guitar needed a little setup but it's worth the money even more now for this price
Apr 6, 2025
98 Posts
Joined Nov 2012
Apr 6, 2025
higrpwd
Apr 6, 2025
98 Posts
I got mine a couple weeks ago and it's Perfect! Been wanting one for a few years and I finally have it. Its really nice.
Apr 7, 2025
13 Posts
Joined Dec 2022
Apr 7, 2025
EagerVolcano4975
Apr 7, 2025
13 Posts
What a deal! After going back n forth to Adorama looking at this deal, for atleast a week, I finally had to pull the trigger. An Gretsch in amethyst is not an easy find for this price..so ring it up!!

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Apr 8, 2025
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Apr 8, 2025
PowerfulStep7773
Apr 8, 2025
7 Posts
First impressions are very good. Got the Barrel Burst. Set up nicely, action is set just the way I like it (not too low). Haven't spent too much time but may have to adjust pickup heights but already thinking of swapping in filtertrons. They are definitely darker/fuller sounding than expected... My first foray into Gretsch, FWIW.

I typically play S/T style guitars (everything from Squiers to Suhrs). Don't agree with the comment that these are beginner guitars... There's absolutely nothing wrong with getting a mid range guitar to round out your collection. I think part of the perception might be due to the fact that Fender seems to have poured a ton of money into marketing these (YT videos), but that in no way affects build quality, playability, etc.

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