{"product_id":"gretsch-g5021e-rancher-penguin-parlor-acoustic-electric-guitar-1","title":"Gretsch G5021E Rancher Penguin Parlor Acoustic-Electric Guitar","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gretsch G5021E Rancher Penguin is a right-handed parlor-size acoustic-electric guitar with classic Penguin styling and built-in stage-ready electronics. Its compact body format suits players who want an acoustic guitar that is easier to handle than a large dreadnought or jumbo. The solid spruce top and laminated maple body pair traditional acoustic construction with a distinctive Gretsch visual identity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis model is designed for players who move between unplugged practice, songwriting, recording, and amplified performances. The parlor body provides a compact playing platform, while the 25-inch scale and Standard U mahogany neck offer familiar acoustic-guitar proportions. Twenty vintage-style frets and a 12-inch-radius laurel fingerboard support chord work, melodic playing, and fingerstyle approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA solid spruce top is paired with laminated maple back and sides, X-bracing, and a laurel bridge. This construction gives the guitar an articulate acoustic foundation with the direct response associated with a spruce-top instrument. The body measures 19 inches long and 4.375 inches deep for a substantial yet manageable parlor design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor amplified use, the G5021E includes a Fishman Presys III pickup system with an active onboard preamp and tuner. Onboard controls provide volume plus bass, middle, and treble adjustment, along with a low-battery indicator and tuner on\/off switch. This lets a player make basic stage-side tone adjustments without adding a separate external preamp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black gloss finish, gold hardware, gold sparkle binding, and gold plexi Penguin pickguard give this acoustic-electric a coordinated vintage-inspired appearance. Deluxe die-cast tuning machines, a synthetic bone nut, and D'Addario EJ16 phosphor bronze light strings complete the factory specification. It can serve as a compact primary acoustic-electric, a stage-ready second guitar, or a visually distinctive addition to an acoustic setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Spruce Top:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports a responsive acoustic voice and clear note definition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eParlor-Size Body:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers compact proportions for comfortable seated or standing playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFishman Presys III Electronics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides active onboard preamp control and a built-in tuner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMahogany Standard U Neck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delivers a traditional neck profile with a gloss finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaurel Fingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features a 12-inch radius and 20 vintage-style frets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePenguin Appointments:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds gold sparkle binding, gold hardware, and a graphic pickguard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe G5021E uses a gloss-finished laminated maple body with a solid spruce top and X-bracing. Its mahogany neck carries gold sparkle binding with W\/B\/W purfling, while the laurel fingerboard has pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays. Gold-finished hardware, a gold plexi pickguard, and deluxe die-cast tuners complete the Black Penguin presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo vehicle-style installation is required; this is a self-contained acoustic-electric guitar. For amplified performance, connect the guitar's onboard Fishman-equipped output to a compatible acoustic guitar amplifier, DI, mixer, or recording interface input as appropriate for the rest of the system. A case or gig bag is not included; Gretsch lists optional G6291 Folk Hardshell and G2188 Folk\/Rancher JR\/Orchestra Gig Bag options.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gretsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45668761108550,"sku":"2714015506","price":526.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/4163\/5910\/files\/61Hm_2rGhTL.jpg?v=1784459101","url":"https:\/\/audiowatt.store\/products\/gretsch-g5021e-rancher-penguin-parlor-acoustic-electric-guitar-1","provider":"Audio Watt Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}