GRETSCH G6228 Players Edition Jet BT V Stoptail Deep Cherry Metallic
Singlecut electric guitar with Broad'Tron pickups and V-tailpiece, including case and certificate
The Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT V Stoptail Deep Cherry Metallic from the Professional Collection manufactured in Japan is a chic Singlecut electric guitar with clear retro influences, whose métier is first-class blues and rock'n'roll sounds. Gretsch uses a mahogany body with resonance chambers and a maple top, while the set neck is made of mahogany with an ebony fingerboard. Two Gretsch Broad'Tron BT65 pickups on the amplifier promise a harmonious, rich sound with the typical Gretsch character. Last but not least, the Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet has an Adjusto-Matic bridge with "V" stoptail and precise Gotoh clamp tuners.
The Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet comes in a stylish singlecut design and delivers first-class blues and rock sounds.
The mahogany body of the Gretsch G6228 has generous resonance chambers and is glued to the mahogany neck.
Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet with resonance chambers
For the construction of the Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet, Gretsch relies on a mahogany body whose generous resonance chambers characterize the sound with a rich mid-range spectrum and an even Attack. The chambers are also closed off by a laminated maple top. The glued mahogany neck with its "Standard U" profile offers furthermore optimum playing characteristics across the entire ebony fingerboard.
Two Gretsch Broad'Tron BT65 humbuckers deliver first-class blues and rock sounds on the guitar amplifier, with versatile timbres available via the Gretsch circuitry.
Classic Gretsch sound with Broad'Tron BT65 pickups
The electric sound conversion of the Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT V Stoptail Deep Cherry Metallic is handled by two Gretsch Broad'Tron BT65 humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions. Developed by legendary pickup designer Tim Shaw, the pickups impress with a broad sound image that provides the ideal basis for blues and rock sounds with a deep bass range, pronounced mids and a finely nuanced treble spectrum. The Gretsch circuitry, which includes individual volume controls for each pickup as well as general tone and volume potentiometers, also makes it possible to call up a wide range of tonal colors.
Six Gotoh locking tuners on the headstock of the Gretsch G6228 guarantee stable and precise tuning.
High-quality hardware equipment
In addition, the Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet impresses with its high-quality hardware equipment, which also stands up to professional stage and tour use with unwavering reliability. Accordingly, the classic Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge sits on the body for optimum adjustment of string action and intonation, while the stylish "V" tailpiece is used as the tailpiece. Gotoh locking tuners on the headstock guarantee precise and stable tuning.
The Gretsch G6228 Players Edition Jet BT V Stoptail Deep Cherry Metallic at a glance:
Singlecut electric guitar from the Gretsch Professional Collection, made in Japan
Mahogany body with resonance chambers
Laminated maple top
Glued mahogany neck
Ebony fingerboard
"Standard U" profile
Two Gretsch Broad'Tron BT65 pickups
Gretsch Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge
Gretsch "V" stoptail
Gotoh locking tuners
Includes Gretsch case and certificate
Features:
Manufacturer:
Gretsch
Series:
Players Edition
Design:
Jet
Body:
Mahogany
Top:
Maple
Binding:
1-ply, Cream
Neck:
Mahogany
Neck Construction:
Set-in
Neck Profile:
Standard-'U'
Scale in mm:
625
Fretboard:
Ebony
Fretboard Type:
Fretted
Fretboard Radius in Inches:
12
Number of Frets:
22
Fret Format:
Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Inlays:
Block
Nut type:
Graph Tech TUSQ XL
Nut width in mm:
42.9
Pickup:
HH
Manufacturer pickups:
Gretsch
Neck Pickup:
Broad'Tron
Middle Pickup:
No
Bridge Pickup:
Broad'Tron
Piezo Pickup:
No
Active pickups:
No
Coil-splitting:
No
Electronic:
Passive
Switch:
3-Way
Control:
2x Vol, Master Vol, Tone
Bridge:
Gretsch Adjusto-Matic
Tailpiece:
Gretsch 'V' Stoptail
Tuners:
Gotoh Locking
Strap Button:
Schaller Security Locks
Hardware:
Nickel
String Gauge:
.010 - .046
Factory Tuning:
Standard E
Country of Origin:
Japan
Finish:
High-Gloss
Colour:
Deep Cherry Metallic
Number of Strings:
6
Case included:
Yes
Gigbag included:
No
Certificate:
Yes
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