Gretsch G5013CE Rancher Junior Acoustic-Electric Guitar

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Get in on the triumphant return of the Gretsch Rancher. With a venetian cutaway and Fishman electronics, this guitar sounds great plugged or unplugged.

A great Gretsch name is back with the return of Rancher acoustic guitars. The richly resonant Rancher first appeared in the early 1950s with its highly distinctive triangular sound hole and sweepingly elegant pickguard, and Gretsch is now very proud to re-introduce the model. With a great selection of body sizes, styles and features that combine the best of the guitars acclaimed past with the best in modern sound, strength, style and playability, Gretsch now gives you the best of all Ranchers.

The G5013CE Rancher Jr. packs maximum Rancher sound, feel and vibe into a diminutive but powerful model with an elegant Venetian cutaway for easy access to the fingerboards upper reaches and onboard electronics that let it be heard loud and clear. Premium features include a vibrant laminated spruce top with scalloped X bracing and the traditional Gretsch Rancher triangular sound hole, laminated mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck, 21-fret rosewood fingerboard with Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays, 1940s-style pickguard with Gretsch logo, compensated bridge with rosewood base, nickel-plated hardware, deluxe die-cast tuners and an elegant gloss Natural finish. Onboard Fishman electronics include a Sonicore under-saddle pickup and Isys+ preamp system with onboard tuner, battery life indicator and controls for volume, treble, bass and phase.

- Model Name: G5013CE Rancher Jr.
- Series: Acoustic Collection

Body
- Body Material: Laminated Mahogany Back and Sides, Laminated Spruce Top
- Body Shape: Junior
- Body Back: Laminated Mahogany Back
- Body Sides: Laminated Mahogany Sides
- Body Top: Laminated Spruce Top
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Bracing: Scalloped X Bracing

Neck
- Number of Frets: 21
- Position Inlays: Neo Classic "Thumbnail"
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (43 mm)
- Scale Length: 25" (63.5 cm)

Electronics
- Special Electronics: Fishman Isys + Pre-Amp System
- Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, Phase, On-Board Tuner, Battery Life Indicator

Hardware
- Hardware Finish: Nickel-Plated
- Bridge: Compensated Synthetic Bone Saddle with Rosewood Base
- Tuning Machines: Deluxe Die-Cast Tuners

Miscellaneous
- Unique Features: Traditional Gretsch Rancher "Triangular" Sound Hole, Compensated Bridge, Gretsch Logo on Pickguard, Fishman "Isys +" Preamp System, On-Board Tuner

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 480-596-9690

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. (2 ratings)
Submitted November 18, 2012 by Stephanie G in Cedar rapids, IA

"Gretsch Rancher Jr. GuItar"

Overall: 4 out of 5 stars
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The guitar has a light chiming tone acoustically. A gretsch-y sound for a low cost. The guitar body is larger and deeper than I expected for a guitar with Jr. In the name; it is realistically full sized, but the neck is narrow and works with my small hands. It played well right out of the box. I brought it to a luthier and he didn't feel it needed any further setup. The finish and trim are excellent for a low priced guitar. The electronic pickup and tuner are sound. I like the guitar however I am transitioning from an older Gretsch parlor sized acoustic , and because I 'm an older woman with a small frame and hands, the full size is a minor challenge. If you are comfortable with a full size acoustic, you 'll be fine, and will appreciate the narrow neck. Overall, a good value for the price.

Musical Background:

Returning to guitar after many years. I play at a novice level at present, but it's coming back.

Musical Style:

Folk and traditional mainly. Some new age.
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