That Sound You Cannot Get Any Other Way

There is nothing quite like the voice of a lap steel guitar, and the Gretsch G5700 Electromatic in Tobacco delivers that unmistakably rich Hawaiian electric tone in a package that is as beautiful to look at as it is to play. We have it here at The Pied Piper Music Store and if you have ever been curious about lap steel, this is a fantastic place to start. If you already play, you already know why this one is worth your attention.

Classic Gretsch Character From Top to Bottom

The G5700 is built around a solid mahogany slab body that gives it real resonance and sustain. The chrome covered single coil pickup captures that warm, glassy lap steel tone that has defined everything from Hawaiian music to country to blues slide playing for decades. Master volume and master tone controls keep things simple and intuitive, and the string through body bar bridge with chrome plated cast zinc cover adds a touch of vintage elegance that fits the instrument perfectly.

The 28 fret plastic fingerboard features four distinct position markers in circle, triangle, square, and diamond shapes, which is a practical and visually interesting touch that makes navigation easy whether you are a beginner or a seasoned player. The G arrow control knobs and standard open gear tuning machines round out a guitar that feels considered and complete.

The Tobacco finish on this model has a warm, vintage character that photographs beautifully and looks even better in person. At 22.5 inches of scale length it is comfortable to play in a seated position and easy to transport.

Come See It or Order From Home

Lap steel is one of those instruments that really rewards being heard live. Come into The Pied Piper Music Store and we will plug it in and let you hear what it can do. If you are shopping from home, we offer free shipping anywhere in the continental US, and local customers can choose in store pickup at checkout.

Specs at a Glance

• Body: Solid mahogany slab
• Scale: 22.5 inches
• Fingerboard: Plastic, 28 frets with circle, triangle, square and diamond position markers
• Nut: Aluminum
• Pickup: Chrome covered single coil bridge pickup
• Controls: Master volume, master tone, G arrow knobs
• Bridge: String through body bar bridge with chrome plated cast zinc cover
• Tuners: Standard open gear
• Hardware: Chrome
• Finish: Tobacco
• SKU: 2515902552