Gretsch - G5700 Electromatic Lap Steel - Tobacco #2515902552
The Gretsch® G5700 Electromatic® Lap Steel produces the unmistakably rich tones of an electric Hawaiian guitar.
Enjoy the enticing magic of lap steel in remarkable Gretsch style.
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Solid tonewood construction for rich, resonant tone improving with age. Responsive top rewarding dynamic playing and fingerstyle technique. Natural acoustic voice connecting player to music without electronic barrier. Quality construction built for years of regular playing.
Play this guitar unplugged as much as possible - the solid wood top needs vibration to open up and mature. Daily playing accelerates this beautifully.
At this level, you get tonewoods and craftsmanship that serve you from practice through performance. An instrument that grows with you and rewards the time you invest.
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G5700 Electromatic® Lap Steel
The Gretsch® G5700 Electromatic® Lap Steel produces the unmistakably rich tones of an electric Hawaiian guitar. Sleek and smooth, it features a solid mahogany slab body, 22.5" scale length, 28-fret plastic fingerboard with circle, triangle, square and diamond position markers, aluminum nut, chrome-covered single-coil bridge pickup with G-arrow control knobs for master volume and master tone, chrome-plated string-through-body bar bridge with chrome-plated cast zinc cover and silver plastic deco control plate. Enjoy the enticing magic of lap steel in remarkable Gretsch style.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ1WRGSIl9U
General |
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| Model Number | 2515902552 |
| Series | Electromatic® |
| Color | Tobacco |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
Body |
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| Build | Solid Body |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body Shape | Lap Steel |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Body Top | Mahogany |
Miscellaneous |
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| Strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.012-.052 Gauges) |
| Case/Gig Bag | Optional G2165 Lap Steel Gig Bag (p/n 099-6461-000) |
| Other Features | Circle, Triangle, Square and Diamond Position Markers, Silver Plastic Deco Control Plate |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | N/A |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Scale Length | 22.5" (572 mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius | Flat |
| Fingerboard Material | Plastic |
| Number of Frets | 28 |
| Fret Size | N/A |
| Nut Material | Aluminum |
| Nut Width | 1.875" (47.6 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Circle, Triangle, Square and Diamond |
| Neck Plate | NA |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | Chrome Bar Bridge |
| Hardware Finish | Chrome |
| Tailpiece | Chrome-Plated Cast Zinc |
| Tuning Machines | Die-Cast Sealed |
| Pickguard | None |
| Control Knobs | G-Arrow |
| Switch Tip | Chrome |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | Single-Coil |
| Pickup Color | Chrome |
| Controls | Master Volume, Master Tone |
| Pickup Switching | None |
| Pickup Configuration | S |
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