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Classic Gretsch Tone for Left-handed Players





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Take home the left-handed Gretsch G5422GLH Electromatic double-cutaway hollowbody electric guitar to get that unmistakable Gretsch twang. Incredibly affordable, yet laden with professional features, the G5422GLH Electromatic double-cutaway hollowbody boasts vintage-voiced Gretsch FT-5E Filter'Tron humbucking pickups and an Adjusto-matic bridge that has become synonymous with Gretsch. Plus, with a 3-way pickup switching and four controls, including a master volume, you'll have no problem conjuring the legendary tones the G5422GLH hollowbody was built for.





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Classic FT-5E Filter’Tron humbucking pickups





First designed in 1957, Gretsch Filter'Tron pickups have adorned some of the company's finest guitars ever since ? classic Gretsch tone just can't be beat! The G5422GLH Electromatic hollowbody features FT-5E Filter'Tron pickups. These stellar humbuckers capture incredible output and sustain devoid of hum and crackle, a big reason why they are quickly becoming favorites among Sweetwater guitarists.





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Exceptionally flexible electronics





The Gretsch G5422GLH Electromatic allows you to pull off a lot of tonal tricks. Volume controls for each pickup help you create a perfect balance between warmth, bite, and brilliance when both pickups are engaged. The master tone control lets you fine-tune your sound once you have the pickups dialed in. And thanks to the master volume control, you can take your tube amp from clean to growling without changing the balance between your pickups. And of course you'll get sweet tone from the neck and bridge pickups individually.





Redesigned trestle-block bracing





Traditionally, trestle-braced guitars feature two U-shaped braces that run parallel from the neck joint to the bridge, simultaneously bracing the top and the back. This pattern enhances sustain and resonance but falls victim to feedback. Now, Gretsch unveils a new trestle block bracing design that enhances the performance of the fan-favorite trestle bracing pattern. Trestle-block bracing facilitates more contact between the top and back while adding extra stiffness to the traditional design. Trestle-block bracing flaunts a quick, snappy attack, more sustain, and greater resonance ? all without the dreaded hollowbody feedback.





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Gretsch twang and punch for lefties





Finding exactly the right guitar can be difficult for left-handed players. But Gretsch's G5422GLH Electromatic hollowbody electric guitar puts the company's unmistakable tone in a left-handed hollowbody that's sure to please. With top-end features like the FT-5E Filter'Tron pickups and expertly applied body, F-hole, and fretboard binding, left-handed players searching for the powerful tones of Brian Setzer, Billy Duffy, and Duane Eddy can rejoice in the quality of their new guitar.





Gretsch G5422GLH Electromatic Left-handed Hollowbody Electric Guitar at a Glance:


Left-handed double-cutaway hollowbody electric guitar


Laminated maple top, back, and sides add snap and definition to your sound


FT-5E Filter'Tron humbucking pickups deliver exceptional punch and twang


Trestle-block bracing pattern enhances sustain and cuts feedback


Sound-post bracing helps enhance sustain


Binding on fingerboard and soundholes adds class and distinction