{"product_id":"gretsch-g5230t-electromatic-jet-ft-single-cut-with-bigsby-firebird-red","title":"Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby — Firebird Red","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINSTRUMENT AUTHENTICATION \u0026amp; IDENTIFICATION REPORT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Note Certified Instrument Examination\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eINSTRUMENT IDENTIFICATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gretsch\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid-body electric guitar with Bigsby vibrato\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firebird Red\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdentification Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eConfirmed by verified specifications and physical configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition Classification:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLike New \/ Exceptional Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEXECUTIVE SUMMARY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue Note Music has examined and documented the subject instrument through detailed photographic inspection and verification of its identifying specifications and features.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the verified specifications, construction, electronics configuration, hardware, finish, body style, and overall physical characteristics, the instrument is identified as a:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby — Firebird Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument's observed and verified features are consistent with the factory configuration associated with this model. No discrepancies were identified that would contradict the stated model identification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of examination, the guitar was found to be in \u003cstrong\u003elike new condition\u003c\/strong\u003e, exhibiting an exceptional level of preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eVERIFIED IDENTIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe following characteristics support the identification of the subject instrument:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBody \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-cutaway Jet body design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChambered body construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArched top configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound body\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirebird Red gloss finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional Gretsch Jet styling and proportions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNeck \u0026amp; Fingerboard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet-neck construction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMahogany neck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBound fingerboard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeo-Classic thumbnail position markers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e22-fret configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGretsch-style headstock design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eElectronics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDual Black Top Filter'Tron-style humbucking pickups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual pickup volume controls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster volume control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaster tone control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory-style Gretsch control layout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBigsby B50 vibrato tailpiece\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchored Adjusto-Matic bridge configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGretsch-style control knobs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory-style tuners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGretsch Electromatic pickguard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combined configuration of these features is consistent with the \u003cstrong\u003eGretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT\u003c\/strong\u003e model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eORIGINALITY ASSESSMENT\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality Classification: VERIFIED FACTORY-CONFIGURATION FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument's visible components, hardware, electronics configuration, pickups, finish, bridge system, vibrato unit, neck construction, and cosmetic appointments have been verified as consistent with the model's factory specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVerified components include:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody and finish configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck and fingerboard configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePickup configuration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControl 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Condition: LIKE NEW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlue Note Music Condition Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA+ — Exceptional \/ Collector Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject instrument presents in exceptionally well-preserved condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe examination indicates:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent overall cosmetic presentation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo significant finish damage observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo major dents, cracks, or structural concerns observed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardware presents in exceptionally clean condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectronics and controls have been verified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeck and playing specifications have been verified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal factory configuration has been retained\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument displays the characteristics expected of a carefully maintained, minimally used example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eAUTHENTICATION CONCLUSION\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBased on the physical characteristics documented, the verified specifications, and the examination of the instrument's construction and configuration, \u003cstrong\u003eBlue Note Music identifies and certifies the subject guitar as a Gretsch G5230T Electromatic Jet FT Single-Cut with Bigsby in Firebird Red\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe instrument's configuration is consistent with the manufacturer's specifications for this model, and no contradictory or significant non-original features were identified during the examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFINAL IDENTIFICATION\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGRETSCH G5230T ELECTROMATIC JET FT SINGLE-CUT WITH BIGSBY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish: Firebird Red\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: Like New\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Note Music Grade: A+ — Exceptional \/ Collector Grade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConfiguration Status: Verified and Consistent with Factory Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBLUE NOTE MUSIC CERTIFICATION STATEMENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis report represents the professional identification and condition assessment of the instrument based upon the evidence, photographs, specifications, and physical characteristics available during examination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentication and originality conclusions apply specifically to the instrument in the configuration documented at the time of inspection. 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