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Gretsch Guitars G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II Short Scale, Black Walnut Fingerboard - Walnut Stain

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G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II Short Scale, Black Walnut Fingerboard - Walnut Stain

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G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II Short Scale, Black Walnut Fingerboard - Walnut Stain
G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass II Short Scale, Black Walnut Fingerboard - Walnut Stain
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Featuring classic Gretsch appointments, the G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Bass is easily capable of filling a room with massive subsonic tones. Key features include a shorter scale (30.3"), walnut fingerboard with 20 medium jumbo frets, four-saddle bridge, black pickguard with Gretsch logo, synthetic bone nut and die-cast tuners. A pair of Gretsch single-coil bass pickups deliver thundering sound, which can be commanded with a three-position pickup toggle switch, master volume and master tone.

COLLECTION: Gretsch Electromatic Collection
BODY MATERIAL: Basswood
BODY FINISH: Gloss
NECK: Maple
NECK FINISH: Gloss
FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Black Walnut
NUMBER OF FRETS: 20
FRET SIZE: Medium Jumbo
POSITION INLAYS: Pearloid Dots
NUT MATERIAL: Synthetic Bone
NUT WIDTH: 1.56" (39.68 mm)
TUNING MACHINES: Die-Cast
SCALE LENGTH: 30" (762 mm)
BRIDGE: 4-Saddle Adjustable
NECK PICKUP: Single-Coil Bass
BRIDGE PICKUP: Single-Coil Bass
PICKUP SWITCHING: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
CONTROLS: Master Volume, Master Tone
CONTROL KNOBS: G-Arrow
HARDWARE FINISH: Chrome
STRINGS: NPS, Gauges .045-.105
PICKGUARD: Black Plexi w/ White Gretsch Logo
CASE/GIG BAG: Optional: 099-6468-000 Gig Bag - G2168 - Jet Baritone/Junior Jet Bass, sold separately

Specs


Bass Type: Electric
Body Colour: Walnut Stain
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Material: Basswood
Body Shape: Jet
Body Type: Solid
Bridge Design: 4-Saddle Adjustable
Bridge Type: Fixed Top Load
Case/Gigbag: Purchased Separately
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Country of Origin: China
Features: G-Arrow knobs, Black plexi pickguard w/ Grestch logo
Fingerboard: Laurel
Fingerboard Inlay: White Pearloid Dots
Fret Profile: Medium Jumbo
Fretboard Radius: 12" / 305 mm
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Instrument Size: Full
Neck Body Join: 4-Bolt / No Neck Plate
Neck Body Join-Fret: 15th
Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Shape: Info Unavailable
Number of Frets: 20
Number of Strings: 4
Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
Nut Width: 1.56" / 39.62 mm
Orientation: Right
PIckup - Bridge: Gretsch Single-Coil Bass
Pickup - Neck: Gretsch Single-Coil Bass
Pickup Configuration: JJ
Pickups - Number: 2
Scale Length: 30.3" / 770 mm
Scale Type: Short = 30" to 33" / 762 mm to 838.2 mm
String Gauge: .040-.095 (Super Light)
Switching: 3-Position Toggle
Tuning Machines: Die-cast

Q & A


Question: Weight of the Guitar?
- asked on Aug 2, 2023
Answer: This guitar weighs just under 10 lbs.
- answered by Bradford Pettigrew, Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
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Hard time putting this one down 6 of 6 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Sounds absolutely stellar, the walnut stain with gloss finish is absolutely beautiful, and is quite reliable. I rated the quality at a 4 because the finish had some nicks in it and the tone occasionally crackles when I'm rolling it up or down but other than that it is a marvelous instrument. Has unbelievable low end for being a short scale bass and the 3 way switch in combination with the tone is quite nice when looking to get some spank, warmth, or a balance in-between. Wherever I go I'm complemented on the sound and looks of this bass.
Posted by anonymous on Feb 20, 2021
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Gretsch Bass 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Peterborough, Ontario
If you play hard and have a cramp this is perfect for a short switch off to keep the act going. It is built like a tank and will stand up to abuse that would fracture a hollowbody. Good sounding. It may not get played but it always goes to a gig for emergencies. I'd say it's the best of a bunch of short scales. Perfect for early Stones material.
Posted by Brittain Johnson on Jun 8, 2020
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Great bass, great price. 7 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   London North, Ontario
I bought this bass a week ago when I was on my way home from Nova Scotia. I played it at a Long & McQuade in Halifax and was blown away by the tone. I have never played a short scale bass in the 20+ years I've been playing and glad I decided to try this one. The build quality is amazing and it is so light. The neck is very easy on the fingers, and very comfortable to play. Could not believe the price either. I couldn't wait to get back to Ontario so I stopped at a L & M in New Brunswick and brought it back with me. If you are looking for an affordable short scale bass I highly recommend this bass.
Posted by Chris on Jul 19, 2019
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Very Nice shorty 5 of 5 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store   Edmonton Highlands, Alberta
Bought this at L&M used. Nice bass, Comfortable neck and very smooth sounds. Running it through a Sansamp and into a PA it retains the smoothness I heard at the store through one of the Ampeg amps Being a Guitar player using the bass on home recordings, I very much appreciate the shorty scale. The single cut body is simple, classy and timeless. would not be out of place in any style of music.
Posted by Murdoch on Feb 12, 2019
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