Gretsch G5232T EMTC Double Jet CGRN

Gretsch G5232T EMTC Double Jet CGRN review

The Gretsch G5232T EMTC Double Jet CGRN is part of the Electromatic series, with a chambered mahogany body, a pair of Black Top Filter'Tron humbuckers, and a licensed Bigsby B50 tremolo. It has a 24.75-inch scale length, a laurel fingerboard, and a Caicos Green finish. The listed price is 565. The model has been available since August 2024.

Its specification points to a solid-body electric guitar with familiar Gretsch appointments rather than an elaborate control layout. The chambered construction and dual humbuckers define the core of the design, while the tremolo and Adjusto-Matic bridge add the hardware expected of this Double Jet configuration. One owner describes the instrument as beautifully made, with a great sound, but also reports that it feels markedly neck-heavy when strapped on. That balance comment is worth taking seriously if you plan to play standing for long stretches.

Mahogany construction and neck feel

The body is chambered mahogany, with no separate top listed. The neck is also mahogany, and the fingerboard is laurel. Gretsch uses pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays, a 12-inch fingerboard radius, and 22 medium-jumbo frets. The neck profile is a thin U, paired with a 1.6875-inch nut width. Taken together, those measurements describe a relatively slim neck shape, though the feel will depend on hand size and playing style.

The 24.75-inch scale measures 625 mm. That shorter scale length, compared with a 25.5-inch design, can make the string span feel more compact and reduce tension with the same string gauge. The supplied strings are nickel-plated steel in a.010 to.046 set. The nut is synthetic bone, and the fretboard radius is listed as 305 mm, or 12 inches.

The owner feedback supports a positive impression of the finish and general workmanship, but it does not provide detailed observations about fret ends, setup, or long-term durability. Those points should be checked on the individual instrument rather than assumed from the model specification.

Pickups and control layout

Two Black Top Filter'Tron humbuckers provide the pickup system. The controls include two pickup volume controls, a master volume with treble bleed, and a master tone control. A three-way toggle selects the pickup combinations. This is a straightforward arrangement, with separate volume adjustment for each pickup and a master volume for overall level.

The treble-bleed circuit is designed to preserve high frequencies as the master volume is turned down. That can help retain clarity when reducing output from the guitar, although the result also depends on the amplifier and the rest of the signal chain. The owner's description of the sound as great is encouraging, but it is a brief impression, not a detailed account of specific settings or musical styles. No tone claims beyond the pickup and control specifications can be confirmed from that comment alone.

Bridge, tremolo, and hardware

The guitar pairs an anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with a licensed Bigsby B50 tremolo. The bridge is the fixed point for string height and intonation adjustment, while the Bigsby-style arm allows pitch movement. Players considering regular tremolo use should assess how smoothly the system returns to pitch on the specific guitar and whether the setup suits their preferred string gauge.

Other listed details include die-cast tuning machines, chrome hardware, and a gold Plexi pickguard bearing black Gretsch and Electromatic logos. The finish is Caicos Green. No case or gig bag is included, so buyers should account for separate protection when transporting the instrument.

Balance and playing comfort

The most specific caution in the available owner feedback is neck dive. The player reports that the guitar becomes very head-heavy once strapped on. That is a practical issue that photographs and a seated playing test may not reveal. Strap material, strap position, and individual posture can affect how noticeable the imbalance feels, but the report suggests trying the guitar standing before buying if possible.

This does not establish that every G5232T EMTC Double Jet CGRN will feel the same. Still, balance is personal, and a neck-heavy instrument can require more effort to keep in a comfortable playing position. Anyone who mainly plays standing should test it with a strap similar to the one they intend to use.

Verdict

The Gretsch G5232T EMTC Double Jet CGRN brings together chambered mahogany construction, two Filter'Tron humbuckers, a thin U neck, and Bigsby-style hardware in a defined Electromatic package. The reported build quality and sound are favorable, while the possible neck-heavy feel is the clearest concern. It also ships without a case or gig bag. For a purchase decision, inspect the setup and test the balance standing up, then judge the pickup response through an amplifier similar to your own.