Gretsch Guitars G5191 Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody Review

Gretsch Guitars G5191 Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody has been rated by 6 musicians.

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Overall Rating 5

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Features 5

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Quality 2.5

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Reliability / Value 5

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Gretsch Guitars G5191 Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody Specs

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  • Body Shape: L5S  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Hollowbody  
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  • Scale Length: 24-1/3"  
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  • Body Wood: Maple  
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  • Body Top Wood: Laminated Maple  
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  • Finish: Urethane  
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  • Binding: Multi-ply  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Construction: 1-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: C-shaped neck  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Maple  
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  • Fingerboard Radius: 12.50"  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Rosewood  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Blocks  
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  • Number of Frets: 22  
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  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (1-11/16")  
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  • String Nut: Graphite  
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  • Tuners: Grover  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Minibucker  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Pickups: 2 "Black Top" Filter'Tron Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1: Bridge Pickup; Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups; Position 3: Neck Pickup Controls: Volume 1: Neck Pickup; Volume 2: Bridge Pickup; Tone 1: Neck Pickup; Tone 2: Bridge Pickup; Master Volume

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Comparing to other guitars in its range this is an absolute must have! G5191 Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody is a perfect choice for musicians seeking a guitar in this price range. If you give it a shot, you won't be sorry and surely you'll fall in love with this Gretsch Guitars's beauty in no time.

Feature-wise this guitar is perfect! There is no need to add or remove anything, and that is quite an achievement by Gretsch Guitars, considering that it's quite hard to please every musician's desire, in order to grade an instrument such as G5191 Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody with such a high score when it comes to guitar features. That means that Gretsch Guitars has constructed more or less a guitar with perfect features, so if you decide to buy G5191 Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody you will be more than happy with it.

This beauty has virtually no flaws. Gretsch Guitars surpassed their traditional level of quality and produced an instrument that is built great, and built to last. The finish is amazing and the hardware easily adjustable to fit any kind of action. The neck is superb and smooth while playing. G5191 Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody stays in tune 99% of the time and responds well to various playing styles.

G5191 Tim Armstrong Electromatic Hollowbody is a reliable guitar that will go to hell and back with you, and would want to do it again. It's a magnificent instrument that is reliable on stage as it is in studio. It will stand the beating and still would not lose its charm and ability to perform. Gretsch Guitars did make the instrument that should be considered the most reliable in its class!