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

The Gretsch G5655T QM Electromatic Center Block Jr. is a single-cutaway semi-hollow electric guitar designed to offer classic Gretsch tones in a more compact and manageable format. It features a slightly smaller 14-inch body constructed from laminated quilted maple with a chambered spruce centre block. This design provides the warmth and resonance associated with semi-hollow guitars while significantly reducing unwanted feedback, making it suitable for higher-gain playing styles. The instrument is finished in a gloss Sweet Tea colourway, complemented by gold hardware and a matching gold plexi pickguard. Key features include a comfortable thin 'U'-shaped maple neck with a 12-inch radius laurel fingerboard and 22 medium jumbo frets, facilitating smooth playability for chords and lead techniques. It is equipped with dual Black Top Broad'Tron humbucking pickups, which deliver articulate and powerful tones that work well for clean country and blues or driven rock. The control layout consists of individual pickup volume controls, a master volume with a treble bleed circuit, and a master tone knob, operated via a 3-way toggle switch. A Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece adds expressive pitch modulation capabilities and completes the vintage-inspired aesthetic. This guitar is ideally suited for players seeking the iconic Gretsch sound in a more versatile package that can handle a range of genres from clean to high-gain. Its reduced body size makes it comfortable for extended playing sessions, while the centre block construction ensures stability in live performance situations. The combination of premium materials, thoughtful electronics, and classic styling makes it a practical choice for both intermediate players and seasoned musicians looking for a reliable and distinctive semi-hollow instrument.