Detail 01
Trestle block bracing
Adds rigidity between the top and back, supporting a tighter attack, note separation, and sustain.

Independent shopping perspective
Gretsch pairs a laminated maple hollowbody with trestle block bracing to keep unwanted feedback in check while giving notes a focused start and added sustain. FT-5E Filter'Tron humbuckers cover the brand’s full-bodied punch and chime, with separate pickup volumes for blending. The C-shaped maple neck, 12-inch laurel fingerboard radius, and medium-jumbo frets support smooth fretting work. A master volume with treble bleed, master tone, three-way selector, and Bigsby B60 make quick tonal and vibrato changes part of the setup.


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What matters in use
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Detail 01
Adds rigidity between the top and back, supporting a tighter attack, note separation, and sustain.
Detail 02
The bridge is voiced for sparkling treble and tight lows; the neck emphasizes a smoother midrange response.
Detail 03
Retains clarity when the master volume is turned down.
Detail 04
Selects bridge, both pickups, or neck pickup.
Final check

Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
Yes. Each pickup has its own volume control, and the three-way switch selects bridge, both, or neck pickup.
No. A case or gig bag is sold separately.
Reference
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