Get into This High-gain Gretsch
The Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Junior double-cutaway semi-hollowbody electric guitar was built for players looking for an affordable guitar that blends the identifiable Gretsch sound with high-gain rock tones. With two high-output, custom-wound Broad'Tron BT-35 humbucking pickups, the G2655 Streamliner was built for players looking for an affordable guitar that blends the identifiable Gretsch sound with high-gain rock tones. Two high-output, custom-wound Broad'Tron BT-35 humbucking pickups effortlessly push amplifiers into overdrive while the center block in the body resists feedback at loud volumes. And an anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with V-Stoptail keeps your tuning locked down tight. The Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Junior is a wonderful blend of old-school personality and new-age tonal dexterity. effortlessly push amplifiers into overdrive while the center block in the body resists feedback at loud volumes. And an anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with V-Stoptail keeps your tuning locked down tight.
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Classic Gretsch profile
The G2655 Streamliner Center Block Junior sticks close to what has made Gretsch guitars look so desirable over the years. A pair of F-holes divulges the guitar's semi-hollowbody construction, with a thinline body that is very comfortable to play for longer gigs. The G2655 is also decorated with vintage-vibed, multi-ply ivory binding that wraps the entire instrument. And the chrome hardware and pearloid Neo-Classic inlays ensure the G2655 will look as great onstage as it does hanging up in Sweetwater's Music Store.
Versatile tones, from vintage to modern
The G2655 Streamliner Center Block Junior uses vintage-style construction and a modern electronics package to deliver tones that will fit equally well with a low-wattage rockabilly band as it will through a high-gain amp stack. The semi-hollow design adds warmth and clarity to the guitar's tone. But make no mistake: when cranked, the high-output, custom-wound Broad'Tron BT-35 humbucking pickups are engineered to deliver screaming rock and fusion tones. Feedback is kept nicely under control via the body's meticulously designed center block.
Built with the player in mind
Gretsch's G2655 Streamliner Center Block Junior plays and feels every bit as good as it sounds. Its soft "C" neck profile is round enough that chording remains comfortable in all positions while being thin enough to facilitate fleet-fingered single-note runs. The thinline, double-cutaway construction is comfortable against your body, and it gives you unimpeded access to the guitar's highest frets. And the controls have even been thoughtfully laid out to not interfere with your picking hand technique.
Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Junior Semi-hollowbody Guitar Features:
- Double-cutaway semi-hollowbody guitar with flexible, high-output tones
- 2 powerful Broad'Tron BT-35 humbuckers are wound to accommodate multiple genres without sacrificing the iconic Gretsch sound
- Semi-hollow design adds warmth while resisting feedback
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge with V-Stoptail
- Soft "C" neck profile is comfortable
- Vintage-style ornamentation blends visual and aural aesthetics for a versatile instrument
