Gretsch G5655TG Electromatic Center Block Junior Single-Cut, Azure Metallic

Center Block Jr. Body

The body design is what Gretsch call a “Center Block Jr.” These guitars are more compact than a regular Gretsch Center Block and as a result are much easier to handle. The smaller body size works in tandem with the chambered spruce centre block to ensure a stable tone at higher volume and gain levels. Center Block Jrs. are rock machines allowing you to experience the warmth and resonance of a semi-hollow without worrying about unwanted feedback.

The neck on the Center Block Jr. is extremely comfortable thanks to a thin “U” profile with rounded shoulders, which is great for playing chords and wrapping your thumb around the neck. The 12” radius fingerboard and medium jumbo frets also make arpeggios, legato and tremolo picking techniques a breeze.

Pickups and Hardware

The Black Top Broad’Tron humbuckers in the Center Block Jr. are designed to deliver powerful, yet articulate iconic Gretsch tone. Broad’Trons sound great clean while playing country and blues genres, but really come alive when you turn up the gain for some punchier rock styles.

Also equipped is a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece. Not only does it look cool, the Bigsby allows you to throw some subtle vibrato into your playing. The Center Block Jr. is finished with gold hardware for a classy, eye-catching aesthetic.

Body Material: Laminated Maple
Body Finish: Gloss
Upper Bout: 10.5” (267mm)
Lower Bout: 13.5” (343mm)
Waist: 8.625” (219mm)
Neck: Maple, Thin “U” Profile
Neck Finish: Gloss
Fingerboard: Laurel, 12” (305 mm)
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
Nut (Material/Width): Graph Tech NuBone, 1.6875” (42.86 mm)
Tuning Machines: Die-Cast, Gold
Scale Length: 24.6” (625 mm)
Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic
Tailpiece: Bigsby B70
Pickguard: Gold Plexi w/ Black Gretsch Logo
Pickups: Black Top Broad’Tron™ (Bridge), Black Top Broad’Tron (Neck)
Pickup 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), Master Volume, Master Tone
Hardware Color: Gold
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .010-.046 Gauges