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Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic Hollowbody Short Scale Bass Red

3.5 / 5
Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic Hollowbody Short Scale Bass Red

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Specifications

Product features

Number of frets
22
Number of strings
4
Active tone control
No
Pickup configuration
HH
Pickup type
Humbucker (passive)
Neck connection
Set neck
Fretboard wood
Rosewood
Includes cover
No
Includes case
No
Colour
Red
Country of origin
South Korea / China
Left-handed
No
Body material
Maple
Model
Hollow-body bass guitar
Bass guitar scale length
Short scale (< 31 inch)
String-thru-body
No
Body type
Hollow body

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
7,7 kg
Dimensions
137,0 x 59,5 x 16,5 cm

Product specifications

  • short-scale semi-acoustic/hollow-body bass guitar
  • colour: Transparent Red
  • 4-string model
  • body shape: double cutaway
  • sound holes: f-shaped with bindings
  • body depth: 2.25 inches (57 mm)
  • finish: gloss urethane
  • neck: maple
  • fingerboard: rosewood, with bindings and mother-of-pearl hump block position markers
  • frets: 22, medium jumbo
  • string nut: 40.6 mm
  • scale length: 30.25 inches (768.4 mm) (short-scale model)
  • tuners: enclosed precision type
  • bridge: rosewood-based 4-saddle Adjusto-Matic
  • hardware: chrome
  • pickups: 2x Black Top Filter'Tron
  • 3-way pickup switch
  • controls: volume neck, volume bridge, master volume, master tone
  • tailpiece: cutout type
  • special features: top and back bindings

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Specifications

Product features

Number of frets
22
Number of strings
4
Active tone control
No
Pickup configuration
HH
Pickup type
Humbucker (passive)
Neck connection
Set neck
Fretboard wood
Rosewood
Includes cover
No
Includes case
No
Colour
Red
Country of origin
South Korea / China
Left-handed
No
Body material
Maple
Model
Hollow-body bass guitar
Bass guitar scale length
Short scale (< 31 inch)
String-thru-body
No
Body type
Hollow body

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
7,7 kg
Dimensions
137,0 x 59,5 x 16,5 cm

Product specifications

  • short-scale semi-acoustic/hollow-body bass guitar
  • colour: Transparent Red
  • 4-string model
  • body shape: double cutaway
  • sound holes: f-shaped with bindings
  • body depth: 2.25 inches (57 mm)
  • finish: gloss urethane
  • neck: maple
  • fingerboard: rosewood, with bindings and mother-of-pearl hump block position markers
  • frets: 22, medium jumbo
  • string nut: 40.6 mm
  • scale length: 30.25 inches (768.4 mm) (short-scale model)
  • tuners: enclosed precision type
  • bridge: rosewood-based 4-saddle Adjusto-Matic
  • hardware: chrome
  • pickups: 2x Black Top Filter'Tron
  • 3-way pickup switch
  • controls: volume neck, volume bridge, master volume, master tone
  • tailpiece: cutout type
  • special features: top and back bindings
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Product information

Product no: 9000-0004-4219

General

The Gretsch G5442BDC is a Transparent Red short-scale bass for advanced bass players. The bass guitar is part of the popular hollow-body line of the Electromatic series and distinguishes itself by its gorgeous classic design and sound, Transparent Red lacquer finish and relatively short 30-inch scale length. This latter characteristic makes it ideal for bass players with small hands, young musicians or anyone else who enjoys the comfort of a compact bass guitar.

The Filter'Tron pickups of the G5442BDC

Unamplified, this semi-acoustic bass produces a sound that is similar to that of a regular acoustic bass guitar. Two Black Top Filter'Tron pickups give the Gretsch G5442-BDC an electric edge, however, providing it with a high output, a full sound, sparkling trebles and a unique timbre, without deviating too far from the traditional rounded, clear Gretsch sound.

Other distinctive features

The G5442 BDC features a double cutaway that enables you to use the full length of its neck without any effort, and its glossy body is equipped with chrome hardware, a stylish tailpiece and elegant bindings. The bass guitar features a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, fitted with distinctive mother-of-pearl hump block position markers, and an Adjusto-Matic bridge allows for flawless intonation.

Tips or comments about this product

  • Please note: if you need to replace the strings of this bass guitar, medium-scale strings are recommended.
  • We also offer the black edition of this bass guitar.

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

Reviews (2)

3.5
2 reviews

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Reviews from other countries

3 / 5

Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic Hollowbody Short Scale Bass Red

Nog even een "after the honeymoon" :-) Blijft een heerlijke bas maar in de praktijk wat "moeilijk te temmen" en wat temperamentvol. Bijvoorbeeld de intonatie is niet helemaal 100% te krijgen (de brug zit vast en sommige zadeltjes op max. uitgedraaid) Voor mij vervelend want de zangeres wil nog wel eens de hoogte ingaan, waarbij ik een soort van volg i.p.v. lijd/leid :-)
Als een echte Gretsch moet ie tijdens optredens en repetities vaak/vaker nog wat worden na gestemd (OK, ik heb er ook wat zwaardere snaren op staan en de topkam daarvoor ietsje uit laten vijlen) Het is écht wel een blijvertje maar ik neem 'm niet zo vaak meer van huis mee.
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.
4 / 5

Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic Hollowbody Short Scale Bass Red

In de winkel uitgebreid getest en eigenlijk niet meer los kunnen laten (ik kwam met m'n zoon voor een resonator, voor hem) Nu een week of wat ermee aan het spelen en WAT EEN BAS! Voor een helemaal hollow body toch niet te dik en erg netjes afgewerkt (dat mag natuurlijk ook wel "voor dat geld") Ik was eerst bang dat ik de hals wat te glad gelakt zou vinden (zweethandjes) en daar weet ik natuurlijk wel wat op, maar in de praktijk gaat het allemaal erg soepel. Ook al omdat de fretrandjes fijn zijn afgerond. De fabrieks snaren zijn ook prima. Ik had wel een extra setje Elixer snaren meegenomen maar die hoeven er echt niet direct op. Beide elementen klinken uitgesproken en laten zich door de 2 apparte volume regalaars mooi mengen. Afstemming (hoogte snaren en intonatie) uit-de-doos niet helemaal goed, vandaar de 4* en en niet direct 5*
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This review was automatically translated from Dutch.

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