Gretsch G5623 Electromatic Center-Block (RED) Bono "Signature" Model w/ Case
overview
Gretsch and Bono join forces once again for a new signature guitar model bearing the special (RED) logo adorn on the pickguard and truss rod cover to bring awareness of Bono's support of Product Red and their humanitarian efforts in the battle against HIV/AIDS.
The double-cutaway G5623 Electromatic® Center-Block (RED) Bono "Signature" Model puts Bono's personalized stamp on Gretsch's new thinline spruce center-block design, which delivers "high gain-friendly" tone and greater control over the kind of feedback players want.
Other premium features include a bound arched maple top with bound sound holes, maple sides and arched back (also bound), maple neck, 22-fret bound rosewood fingerboard with white pearloid Neo-Classic™ "thumbnail" inlays, dual "Black Top" Filter'Tron™ pickups with three-position toggle switching and master volume and tone controls, anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge with "G"-cutout tailpiece, Grover® deluxe tuners, and chrome hardware. Includes deluxe thinline case.
General | |
| Model Name: | G5623 Electromatic® Center-Block (RED)™ Bono "Signature" Model with Case |
| Series: | Electromatic Collection |
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Body | |
| Body Material: | Arched Laminated Maple Top and Back with Laminated Maple Sides |
| Body Shape: | Double Cutaway Thinline |
| Body Back: | Arched Laminated Maple |
| Body Sides: | Laminated Maple |
| Body Top: | Arched Laminated Maple |
| Body Finish: | Gloss Urethane |
| Bracing: | Spruce Center-Block |
Neck | |
| Number of Frets: | 22 |
| Fret Size: | Medium Jumbo |
| Position Inlays: | White Pearloid Neo-Classic™ "Thumbnail" |
| Fretboard: | Bound Rosewood |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Nut Width: | 1.6875" (42.8 mm) |
| Scale Length: | 24.6" (625 mm) |
Electronics | |
| Bridge Pickup: | Black Top Filter'Tron™ |
| Neck Pickup: | Black Top Filter'Tron™ |
| Pickup Switching: | 3-Position Blade: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup |
| Controls: | Master Volume, Master Tone |
Hardware | |
| Hardware Finish: | Chrome-Plated |
| Bridge: | Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ with "G" Cutout Tailpiece |
| Tuning Machines: | Grover® Deluxe Die-Cast Sealed |
Miscellaneous | |
| Unique Features: | (RED)™ Logo on Pickguard, 2-Ply White/Black Truss-Rod Cover with (RED) Logo, Matching (RED) Painted Headstock with Bono Signature on Back and Silver Screened Gretsch® Electromatic® Logo, White Bound Body, F-Holes and Fingerboard, Silver Pickup Bezels, "G"- Arrow Knobs, Knurled Strap Retainer Konbs, Adjustable Truss Rod |
Accessories | |
| Case Gig Bags: | G6267 Deluxe Hardshell |