Gretsch G5260 Electromatic Jet Baritone review

The low-end is nigh with this classy single-cut baritone

Gretsch G5260 Baritone
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Guitar World Verdict

Like its standard-scale sibling, the G5260 is nicely put together – a welcome entry point to the baritone world whose price tag might require a double take.

Pros

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    An attractively priced, classy build.

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    Welcoming neck profile.

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    Credible baritone sounds that cover a lot of ground.

Cons

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    Output jack was a wee bit loose.

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    Some players might be tempted to go for the Bigsby-equipped version.

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    Others might want more full-blooded humbucker for baritone work.

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The G5260 is a baritone guitar from Gretsch’s mid-priced Electromatic range that is recognisably a Jet but one with a much deeper voice, splitting the difference between the electric and bass guitar, meeting in the middle with a 29.75” scale length.

It has a maple neck carved into a Thin U profile as per house style with today’s Electromatics, a solid mahogany body carved into that familiar singlecut shape, with vintage-style purfling complementing its Imperial Stain finish.

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