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Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II - Walnut Stain

4-string Electric Bass with Basswood Body, Maple Neck, Walnut Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Walnut Stain
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Short-scale Tone Machine

Do you want a bass, but don't want the big stretches between frets? The new short-scale Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II is the instrument for you. It doesn't matter whether you have small hands, or if this bass is for a young beginner, or even if you are a guitar player looking for an easier playing bass, the Jet Bass II has you covered. The 30.3" scale length keeps wide stretches to a minimum. The basswood body and maple neck combine for a warm and detailed sound. If you want big bass tone and a short-scale length, the Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II is for you!

Classic Gretsch looks will turn heads

This short-scale bass is sure to make musicians take a second look. The classic Gretsch Electromatic headstock on the Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II is instantly recognizable. The familiar Jet body shape is comfortable to play and lightweight. You'll love not only the looks but also the feel of the Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II!

Constructed for tone and comfort

You'll love the feel and comfort of the Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II. The lightweight basswood body provides warm, full tone without breaking your back. The strong maple neck and toneful walnut fretboard combine to give you an easy playing bass with warm, clean notes that will sing while you play.

Shorter scale neck is easier to play

The Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II scale length has a lot of advantages, especially if you like bending and a little more trebly, throaty sound. A shorter scale also lets you do things you can't do on your 34-inch bass (at least, that you can't do as easily), like effortless leaps of six frets without changing position, which makes this bass perfect for fast playing. But it's the tone you'll really love.

Gretsch Junior Jet Bass II Guitar Features:

  • Short-scale bass with big tone
  • Dual single-coil pickups provide a deep, organic bass sound
  • 30.3" scale length is perfect for smaller hands and fast fretwork
  • Walnut fretboard has a 12" radius, flatter for faster playability
  • Basswood body is lightweight and comfortable to wear

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Jet
  • Body Material: Basswood
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyurethane
  • Color: Walnut Stain
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Joint: Bolt-on
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Walnut
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 20, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length: 30.3"
  • Nut Width: 1.56"
  • Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: 4-Saddle Standard
  • Tuners: Die-Cast
  • Neck Pickup: Mini Bass Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup: Mini Bass Single-coil
  • Controls: 1 x volume, 1 x tone
  • Switching: 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Strings: Nickel Plated Steel, .045-.105
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2514730517

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 5/5

Fantastic

It's my first, and it's teaching me how to play. In a manner of speaking.
Highly recommend, fit and finish top notch, sounds like a Bass.
As for Sweetwater, Moose is a great guy to deal with, very helpful
And he has a customer for life. I even ordered my second from him, standard scale this time.
Music background: Beginner
Rated 5/5

Awesome Bass, Awesome Tone, Awesome Price

For $... this bass kicks. The tone is thick and fantastic, the mini-humbuckers sound great.
It's light, and the short scale lends to an ease of playing.
My only real complaint is the neck dive, but otherwise it's great.
Rated 5/5

Gretsch Junior jet bass

Love this bass. Perfect size for smaller hands but not too small its just right. The weight is good, not heavy at all.

The color and finish are beautiful. The neck is done in gloss finish and feels smooth and fast.

The sound is really good and flexible enough to have some fun with. This bass was a good purchase and I would recommend it.
Music background: bass / guitar player church worship team 20 years
Rated 4.5/5

Never too old to learn

I wanted an electric bass that would fit my small hands and lack of experience. I couldn't be happier and I'm having a great time.
Music background: piano and voice
Rated 4/5

Awesome Bass

Surprisingly playable and perfectly set up. Arguably the best looking bass in the price range and it has it's own tone.
Nicest fret work and overall finish I've ever seen in a $... instrument, it's better than most in the $500 range. In fact the fret work is better than my TRBX 504.
Now my comlaints and the reasons for the 4 star review.
The D tuner on mine is crooked. In looking at the pics here and elsewhere it seems about 3 out of 4 of these have a mismounted tuner. Come on Gretsch it's not that difficult to get this right.
The set screws in the G Arrow knobs bug me. For appearance I'd much prefer splined pots and press on knobs.
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