Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut Bigsby Firebird Red Specs

The G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby Laurel Fingerboard Firebird Red is a solid body electric guitar built by Gretsch. This guitar is manufactured in China and is a Electromatic model. Below is the complete factory specification breakdown of tonewoods, measurements, electronics, and hardware, as well as product identifiers and a visual reference index curated by Tone Wolf for manufacturer part number 2507210516.

Key Features

Laminated Maple Top
Mahogany Body
Mahogany Neck
Laurel Fingerboard
24.6" (625 mm) Scale Length
1.6875" (42.86 mm) Nut Width
12" (305 mm) Radius
Medium Jumbo Frets
Anchored Adjusto-Matic Bridge
Die-Cast Tuning Machines
Black Top Filter'Tron Bridge Pickup
N/A Middle Pickup
Black Top Filter'Tron Neck Pickup

Product Identifiers

Model Name	G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby
Part Number	2507210516
Product Series	Electromatic
Country of Origin	China
Brand	Gretsch
Type	Electric Guitar
Category	Solid Body
UPC Code	885978906772

Factory Specifications

Body Construction

Body Material	Mahogany
Top Material	Laminated Maple
Back Material	Mahogany
Body Shape	Jet
Body Binding	White with Black/White Purfling
Body Finish	Gloss
Bracing	Chambered
Upper Bout Width	10.25" (260 mm)
Lower Bout Width	13.46" (341.88 mm)
Waist	8.5" (216 mm)

Hardware

Bridge	Anchored Adjusto-Matic
Tuning Machines	Die-Cast
Pickguard	Silver Plexi with Black Gretsch & Electromatic Logos
Control Knobs	G-Arrow
Bridge Cover / Tailpiece	Bigsby B50
Hardware Finish	Chrome

Neck Construction

Neck Material	Mahogany
Fingerboard Material	Laurel
Radius	12" (305 mm)
Fingerboard Inlays	Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Nut Width	1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Scale Length	24.6" (625 mm)
Nut Material	Synthetic Bone
Neck Shape	Thin "U"
Neck Construction	Set-Neck
Neck Finish	Gloss Urethane

Electronics

Bridge Pickup	Black Top Filter'Tron
Middle Pickup	N/A
Neck Pickup	Black Top Filter'Tron
Pickup Configuration	Filter'Tron / Filter'Tron
Controls	Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
Pickup Switching	3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Special Electronics	N/A

General

Orientation	Right-Hand
Strings	Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Case / Gig Bag	Optional G6238FT Gretsch Flat Top Solid Body Hardshell (p/n 099-6474-000); Optional G2164 Gretsch Solid Body Gig Bag (p/n 099-6460-000)

Reference Images

Visual reference gallery showing factory-correct details, finish, and hardware specifications for the G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby Laurel Fingerboard Firebird Red listed above. For larger pics, click on an image to open in a new tab.