{"product_id":"gretsch-g5420t-korea","title":"Gretsch G5420T Red Sparkle Korea - USED","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"42\" data-end=\"414\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"92\"\u003eGretsch G5420T Electromatic in Red Sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of the more eye-catching Korean-made Electromatics and has become increasingly sought after. Built in \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"234\"\u003eSouth Korea (Samick factory)\u003c\/strong\u003e around 2017, these guitars are known for excellent fit and finish and are often preferred by players who favor the earlier Korean production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mc25k\" data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"437\" data-end=\"446\"\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fully hollow 16\" single-cut maple body with sound posts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1641gcl\" data-start=\"503\" data-end=\"578\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"516\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited Edition \u003cstrong data-start=\"533\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eRed Sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e top with gloss back and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"5wibqs\" data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"626\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"590\"\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple, comfortable medium-C profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"p7l7qi\" data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"652\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"629\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.6\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f4nlvm\" data-start=\"653\" data-end=\"714\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood with Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"8qn6zq\" data-start=\"715\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"727\"\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22 medium jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"gwi1u6\" data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"796\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"746\" data-end=\"758\"\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual Black Top Filter'Tron humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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Gretsch sound:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"s443bz\" data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eBright, articulate highs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"170zoku\" data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eTight bass response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y6re26\" data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1196\"\u003ePlenty of twang for rockabilly and country\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1e7e7op\" data-start=\"1197\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eWarm, open clean tones for jazz and blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"og1mgz\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1284\"\u003eExcellent note definition under overdrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1398\"\u003eThe Black Top Filter'Trons have more output than vintage Filter'Trons but retain that distinctive Gretsch chime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1457\"\u003eThese Korean-made models are praised for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hf3xfc\" data-start=\"1458\" data-end=\"1496\"\u003eExcellent fretwork and build quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18lkm7f\" data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1532\"\u003eLightweight, resonant hollow body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1sdtud6\" data-start=\"1533\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eStable tuning, even with moderate Bigsby use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qslwr8\" data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1640\"\u003eComfortable neck profile suited to rhythm and lead playing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCurrent Used Value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1665\" data-end=\"1684\"\u003eTypical prices are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rk4cmk\" data-start=\"1685\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1687\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003e$650–$850\u003c\/strong\u003e without a case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dqx9lw\" data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1733\"\u003e$800–$1,000\u003c\/strong\u003e with a Gretsch hardshell case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"q5yhnp\" data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1884\"\u003eRare finishes like \u003cstrong data-start=\"1785\" data-end=\"1800\"\u003eRed Sparkle\u003c\/strong\u003e sometimes command a premium among collectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1886\" data-end=\"2078\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOverall, the Korean-made \u003cstrong data-start=\"1911\" data-end=\"1933\"\u003eRed Sparkle G5420T\u003c\/strong\u003e combines vintage Gretsch style with modern reliability and is considered one of the standout Electromatic models from the Korean production era.  It's in 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