Gretsch G5700 Electro Lap Steel Tahiti Red

Experience the iconic sound of island-inspired slide guitar with the Gretsch® Electromatic Lap Steel—crafted to deliver rich, singing Hawaiian-style tones with classic Gretsch clarity. Designed for players seeking smooth sustain, expressive slide performance, and vintage electric character, this lap steel offers a timeless sound perfect for studio work, live sessions, and genre-spanning creativity. Ideal for musicians searching for authentic lap steel tone with modern reliability and standout Gretsch craftsmanship.

Features

• Solid mahogany slab body delivers rich, resonant tone with classic lap steel sustain.
  
• 22.5" scale length provides comfortable playability and traditional lap steel feel.
  
• 28-fret plastic fingerboard features circle, triangle, square, and diamond position markers for easy navigation and visual style.
  
• Aluminum nut ensures stable tuning and smooth string action.
  
• Chrome-covered single-coil bridge pickup produces bright, articulate Hawaiian-inspired tones.
  
• G-Arrow control knobs offer intuitive master volume and master tone adjustments.
  
• Chrome-plated string-through-body bar bridge with cast zinc cover enhances sustain and tuning stability.
  
• Silver plastic deco control plate adds vintage Gretsch visual flair.
• Unique fingerboard position markers in circle, triangle, square, and diamond shapes offer distinctive style and easy navigation.

Specifications

General
Series: Electromatic®
Orientation: Right-Hand
Color: Tahiti Red
Country of Origin: CN

Body
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Shape: Lap Steel
Body Top: Mahogany
Body Back: Mahogany
Body Binding: None
Body Style: Lap Steel

Neck
Headstock Binding: None
Neck Material: N/A
Neck Finish: Gloss
Fingerboard Radius: Flat
Fingerboard Material: Plastic
Position Inlays: Circle, Triangle, Square and Diamond
Number of Frets: 28
String Nut: Aluminum
Nut Width: 1.875" (47.6 mm)
Nut Material: Aluminum

Hardware
Bridge: Chrome Bar Bridge
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Chrome-Plated Cast Zinc
Pickguard: None
Pickup Covers: Chrome
Control Knobs: G-Arrow
Hardware Finish: Chrome
Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.012–.052 Gauges)
Neck Plate: N/A

Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Single-Coil
Pickup Configuration: S
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Switching: None