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Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar 

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    A professional hollowbody electric that won't break the bank.

    Get ready for some serious twangin' up ahead, with this special edition G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody electric guitar from Gretsch. This stylish, professional guitar features redesigned Gretsch Dual-Coil humbucking pickups, adjustable bridge, chrome-plated die-cast tuners, and wicked cool colors!

    It is crafted with a laminated maple body, 24-3/4" rosewood fretboard on maple neck, and sweet Gretsch appointments like G-Arrow knobs, Bigsby® B60 vibrato tailpiece, and knurled strap knobs.

    Check the drop-down menu to the right to select colors and/or other options.

    Features

    • 16" x 2.75" laminated maple hollowbody (gloss urethane finish)
    • Laminated maple neck (24.5" scale)
    • Rosewood fingerboard
    • 22 medium jumbo frets
    • 1-11/16" nut width
    • Vintage style machine heads
    • 2 Gretsch chrome covered Dual-Coil pickups
    • Master tone, master volume, neck pickup volume, bridge pickup volume
    • 3-position pickup toggle
    • G-Arrow Knobs
    • Adjusto-Matic bridge on rosewood base
    • Bigsby® B60 vibrato tailpiece
    • Gretsch knurled strap knobs
    • Chrome-plated hardware

    Order today and start shakin' your tailfeather.

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    Gretsch GuitarsG5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar
     
    4.8

    (based on 242 reviews)

    Ratings Distribution

    • 5 Stars

       

      (214)

    • 4 Stars

       

      (19)

    • 3 Stars

       

      (6)

    • 2 Stars

       

      (2)

    • 1 Stars

       

      (1)

    94%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Fun to play (18)
    • Good feel (17)
    • Good tone (17)
    • Good pick up (11)
    • Solid electronics (9)

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Jamming (11)
      • Practicing (10)
      • Small venues (8)
      • Recording (6)
        • Reviewer Profile:
        • Experienced (13), Novice (4)

      Most Liked Positive Review

       

      gretsch 5120

      buy it
      o.k. , I've been holding off for
      close to 3 years now, but will now review. This is one fun guitar to play. It is made in Korea,...Read complete review

      buy it
      o.k. , I've been holding off for
      close to 3 years now, but will now review. This is one fun guitar to play. It is made in Korea, but it is put together really well. The neck is a real joy to play. look, I've been playing for over thirty years. I am blessed to own Gibsons, Fenders, no names, and Gretches. I would highly recommend this guitar to anyone looking for a hollow body. The stock pups are able to sound clean and easy or down right nasty and dirty, My background? I've been influenced by Iggy and the stooges,The Who, MC5, Ramones, and The Clash. I've spent much time in the studio, on both sides of the glass. Also on the road. I know good sound and good quality when I hear it. If you want to be agressive, then this guitar will suite you well. On the other hand, if you like clean folk or blues, great guitar for these styles too. I play all these styles of music,and have much recording and commercial experiance. Like I said, I have been holding off for three years. I wanted to give this guitar a chance before I submitted a review. For the price, buy it. For you prima donnas moaning about switching out the stock pups. What ever. If you wanted the upgrade, you should have bought it in the first place. Don't waste everybody's time complaining about the pups. They are fine. I have allways purchased guitars for the sound they produce, not for what I think they should sound like. That's why I own so many. My 5120 stays in tune. I've got the orange finish. The wood grain, binding and color is awesome! I've got the clear pickguard. Most object to this pickguard, but I think it looks great. I got a great deal on this guitar, but would have no objections to the price tag or more. You know you want to buy it, so what are you waiting for???

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      Most Liked Negative Review

       

      Pretty to look at; cheaply constructed

      I admit, i bought this guitar a year ago for its looks and the reviews. It has a great sound and playability too. However, the body is made of some very shoddy material....Read complete review

      I admit, i bought this guitar a year ago for its looks and the reviews. It has a great sound and playability too. However, the body is made of some very shoddy material. I put it down on my couch and the input jack that plugs into the side punched clean through leaving a hole where the jack was. the tuners are cheap and go out if tune easily. Finally, it seems that everything that screws on to this guitar comes unscrewed. My biggest complaint is the wafer-thin laminate body material. No excuse for that. Sorry, i know you want to hear good things about this beauty. It does have its aforementioned merits.

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      5.0

      Love it

      By Pete H

      from Long Island, NY

      About Me Experienced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Fun To Play
      • Good Feel
      • Good Pick Up
      • Good Tone

      Cons

        Best Uses

          Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

          Love the rich tone and the ease of play. Easy to bend notes, without unwanted bending in chords.

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          4.0

          Very cool.

          By Jimmy for Sheriff

          from NY

          About Me Experienced

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Fun To Play
          • Good Feel
          • Good Tone

          Cons

          • Fragile

          Best Uses

          • Jamming
          • Practicing
          • Recording
          • Rock Concerts
          • School Bands
          • Small Venues

          Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

          Great look; good sound.

          Comment on this review

          (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          5.0

          Sweet Sounding and Easy Playing Guitar

          By BobN

          from St. Paul, MN

          About Me Experienced

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Fun To Play
          • Good Feel
          • Good Pick Up
          • Good Tone
          • Solid Electronics

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Jamming
            • Practicing
            • Recording
            • Small Venues

            Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

            This is a sweet sounding and easy playing instrument. I love the look, feel and sound. Whether I'm strumming with a pick or finger-picking, I can get the sound I'm looking for. This is a great guitar for the price with that classic Gretsch sound and look.

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            (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

             
            4.0

            beautiful tone.handles nicely

            By hootchie

            from williams,ind.

            About Me Experienced

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Fun To Play
            • Good Feel
            • Good Pick Up
            • Good Tone
            • Solid Electronics

            Cons

            • Fret Buzz

            Best Uses

            • Jamming
            • Practicing
            • Recording

            Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

            This is my second 5120 model in the last 6 weeks.
            the first one was returned with multiple problems
            to many to explain. the second one was replaced promptly and the service impressed me. is a good one The second one, but has a fuzzy spot or two which I can work out. The tone is great. I have
            owned gretches since for 50 Years +. I wish they were still made in the USA. This model is a keeper
            and I'm glad I took a chance on the second one.

            Comment on this review

            (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Killer......

            By Kru

            from Minneapolis, Minnesota

            About Me Experienced

            Pros

            • Fun To Play
            • Good Feel
            • Good Pick Up
            • Good Tone
            • Solid Electronics

            Cons

            • No Case

            Best Uses

            • Jamming
            • Practicing
            • Small Venues

            Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

            Killer. Played for 6 hours straight outa the box. Called in sick for work the next day and played for another 8. Loving this guitar....my wife may leave me and I might lose my job. All worth it.

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            5.0

            Great Bang for the Buck

            By Clayton

            from TN

            About Me Experienced

            Ask me a question

            Pros

            • Fun To Play
            • Good Feel
            • Good Pick Up
            • Good Tone
            • Solid Electronics

            Cons

            • None

            Best Uses

            • Jamming
            • Practicing
            • Recording
            • Rock Concerts
            • Small Venues

            Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

            I am currently experimenting with different sounds. This Gretch has a nice mellow sound that hits the spot. I have no problems whatsoever with the negatives others have mentioned. My advice is to chord or finger cleanly and you won't have fret buzz. I may change the pickups at some point, for now though, these serve my purpose.

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            5.0

            Very Nice

            By Batman 357

            from OKC, OK

            About Me Novice

            Ask me a question

            Pros

            • Fun To Play
            • Good Feel
            • Good Tone

            Cons

            • Fret Buzz

            Best Uses

              Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

              This guitar has rich sold tone and has been trouble free for three years. The worst thing I have to say is that I needed to raise the action just a little to eliminate a slight buzz on the E.

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              (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              What a wonderful guitar!

              By Peach tree picker

              from Marysville, Ca.

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              Pros

              • A Good Variety Of Tones
              • Fun To Play
              • Good Feel
              • Good Tone
              • Love The Jumbo Frets
              • Needed Almost No Adjust's

              Cons

              • Not Enough Time To Play

              Best Uses

              • All Around Best Sound
              • Playing
              • Recording

              Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

              Currently owning a few Strats, a Tele, a few acoustics, and a Les Paul...this finishes all my quests in tonal variety. What a wonderful guitar, and it didn't break the bank! I did change to Ernie Ball .009's though. The strings that came with it sounded good enough, they were just not what I would normally use. I do some jazz, some Allman Brothers, etc. This now does both equally well. As for the few cons I read about this, I have no bad experiences with this guitar yet. The Gretsch humbuckers, will sing or growl at will. I may get another, for those odd tunings!

              Comment on this review

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              4.0

              G black 5120

              By Old guy

              from Calif

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              Ask me a question

              Pros

              • Fun To Play
              • Good Feel
              • Good Tone

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Jamming
                • Practicing
                • Small Venues

                Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

                I bought mine for a little less because it had a few scratches. The cable does not "snap in" when you plug it in, this bothers me a little. Otherwise I like it for home jamming. Stage work, for me, would require a better Gretsch. It looks cool though.

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                (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                if you play rockabilly, just buy it...

                By synesthesia67

                from ashland, OR

                About Me Professional Musician

                Verified Reviewer

                Pros

                • Fun To Play
                • Good Feel
                • Good Pick Up
                • Good Tone
                • Solid Electronics

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about Gretsch Guitars G5120 Electromatic Hollowbody Electric Guitar:

                    This guitar has made me more money and given me more satisfaction that any other!! I've had les pauls, prs, etc..mate this with a fender hot rod deluxe or blues deluxe, and if you don't suck,...rockabilly/country/rock magic will happen..I use this in my rockabilly band...it has changed the way I play...you can really dig into it and pick hard and it takes it all, or soft passages sound amazing too..I replaced the stock pickups , but the stock sounded darnmn near as good!..it has payed for itself , for me, 20 fold

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