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Power, Panache, and Limited-edition Jet-powered Tone





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Another excellent entry in Gretsch’s iconic Electromatic series, the Electromatic Pristine LTD Jet is packed with sonic opportunities and endless expressive potential, masterfully crafted for that distinctive Gretsch twang. Its dyad of tonewoods comprises a premium blend of mahogany and laurel, complemented by a pair of FT-5E Tilter’Tron humbuckers, a comprehensive suite of sound controls, and a Bigsby vibrato to ensure you’re never short on tone-crafting possibilities, much to the delight of Sweetwater’s guitarists. With its Thin “U”-shaped neck and striking visuals, the Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Jet expertly blends heritage craftsmanship with modern possibilities.





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Carefully selected tonewoods





Debate abounds as to how much of a difference tonewoods can make with electric guitars, but no matter your persuasion, it’s all but impossible to deny the importance of a solid tonal foundation, and Gretsch’s luthiers spared no effort in crafting as much for this distinctive Jet. Its solidbody design features a plethora of mahogany, used throughout the body as well as the neck. Mahogany is known for its exceptional balance, punchy mids, and blossoming overtones, bolstering harmonic depth throughout the spectrum. Up top, a laurel fingerboard supplies a crystalline veneer to your tone, resulting in a distinctive mix of clear voicing and glassy sonic panache that complements the natural nuanced tonal profile of this limited-edition Jet.





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Detailed sonic shaping





In classic Gretsch tradition, pickups are carefully selected to meet the aural profile of the Jet to elicit the iconic Gretsch tone. Bringing these detailed sonics to life is a set of FT-5E Filter’Tron humbuckers, conjuring a full range of tones from overdriven and hard-played to clean and soft, all the while retaining an exceptional balance of articulation, note separation, and transparency. A straightforward control scheme lets you further hone your tones with exacting precision, with dedicated volume controls for each pickup, a Master Tone knob, and a 3-way pickup selector.





Full-spectrum expression





With 22 frets of potential to explore, the Electromatic Pristine LTD Jet boasts a Thin “U”-shaped neck profile that seamlessly accommodates most playstyles, mixing comfort with unfettered access to the total range of the fingerboard’s 12-inch radius. Die-cast sealed tuners are joined by a synthetic bone nut and Adjusto-Matic bridge to ensure your output is reliably in-tune, buzz-free, and rock solid across the guitar’s 24.6-inch scale length. And you’ll be glad these appointments are present as soon as you grab hold of the Bigsby B70 vibrato to inject an immense swath of expression into your sonic profile, from subtle to soaring.





Serial CYG23090724


Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Jet Electric Guitar Features:


Solidbody design features a set-neck construction to ensure maximum resonance, sustain, and sonic fidelity with premium tonewoods


Mahogany body and neck imbue tones with projection, harmonic color, and punchy mids that are superlatively voiced in every register


Laurel fingerboard imparts a glassy veneer onto your sounds that empower fluid, dynamic performances on the stage and in the studio


Dual FT-5E Filter’Tron humbuckers evoke distinctive tones with ample personality, equally formidable in clean and overdriven settings


Versatile sound-shaping controls include per-pickup volume attenuation, a Master Tone knob, and a 3-way pickup selector for a uniquely tailored tone


Thin “U”-shaped neck provides flexible, comfortable access to all 22 frets across the fingerboard’s 12-inch radius for nearly any play style


Synthetic bone nut and anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge keep your sound buzz-free and in tune across the full breadth of the guitar’s 24.6-inch scale


Bigsby B50 vibrato allows for near-endless expression, from subtle to substantial