Gretsch G5655T QM Electromatic Center Block Jr. Single Cut Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar in Speyside

The Gretsch G5655T QM Electromatic Center Block Jr. is a single-cutaway semi-hollow electric guitar designed to deliver classic Gretsch tones in a more compact and manageable format. Its distinctive 'Center Block Jr.' construction features a laminated quilted maple body with a chambered spruce centre block, which provides the warmth and resonance of a semi-hollow design while significantly reducing unwanted feedback at higher volumes. This makes it particularly suitable for players who enjoy gritty, high-gain rock styles but still want the characteristic acoustic-like qualities of a hollow-body instrument. The guitar is equipped with dual Black Top Broad'Tron humbucking pickups, which offer articulate and powerful tones that work well for clean country and blues playing but truly excel when driven for punchier rock sounds. The control layout includes individual volume controls for each pickup, a master volume with a treble bleed circuit, and a master tone control, providing extensive tonal shaping options. Hardware features include a Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece for adding subtle pitch modulation, an Adjusto-Matic bridge, gold-coloured hardware, and a gold plexi pickguard, all contributing to its eye-catching aesthetic. With a comfortable thin 'U'-shaped maple neck, a 12-inch radius laurel fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, and a 24.6-inch scale length, the guitar offers excellent playability for various techniques from chord work to intricate lead playing. It's an ideal instrument for intermediate to advanced players seeking a versatile semi-hollow that can handle both clean and high-gain settings without compromise, making it equally at home in studio recording or live performance situations.