Grote Semi-hollow body- built as an ES-335 style clone with a 22-fret neck, 20

The Grote 2022 Semi-Hollow Body Jazz Guitar gained significant traction in 2022 as part of the explosive "budget clone" movement on platforms like Amazon and eBay. Alongside brands like Firefly and Harley Benton, Grote became a go-to for players wanting an ES-335 style look and feel without the premium price tag. However 2018-2022 was key quality years! During 2022, this specific model line stood out for its structural build quality, balancing remarkable value with a few classic budget-guitar compromises. Core Specs & Build (2022 Era) Tonewoods: The guitar primarily features a Canadian Maple body and neck paired with a simulated rosewood or "blackwood" fingerboard. The Neck & Frets: It came configured with a standard 24.75-inch Gibson scale length, 22 frets, a comfortable 12-inch radius, and a standard 42mm nut width. A major talking point in 2022 was Grote's surprisingly clean fretwork for the price, often featuring smoothly rounded fret edges that minimized "fret sprout" right out of the box. Nut Material: Unlike many cheap options that use plastic, Grote included a well-cut bone nut, which significantly aided tuning stability and sustain. Body Profiles: While mostly sold as a dual-humbucker 335 clone, Grote also offered variations with dual P90 pickups, a trapeze tailpiece, and an ultra-thin body profile that weighed in at a very lightweight 4.2 to 5.5 lbs.