Gretsch G2420 CG Streamliner
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Gretsch
G2420 CG Streamliner
Product Info
Article Number:
570449
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
G2420 CG Streamliner
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$581.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Streamliner is a fantastic entry point into the Gretsch world. It nails that classic hollow-body vibe – think early rock and roll, blues, and even some country – at a really accessible price. The Broad'Tron pickups are the star here, offering a distinct character you won't find elsewhere, making it ideal for players seeking a vintage tone without the vintage price tag.
Product Description
- Gretsch G2420 CG Streamliner
- Electric Guitar
- Type: Hollow body
- Body: Maple
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnails fingerboard inlays
- Halsprofil: Soft "C"
- High gloss neck finish
- Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
- Bone nut
- Nut width: 42.9 mm
- Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
- Pickups: 2 Broad'Tron BT-3S humbuckers
- Controls: Volume 1
- Volume 2
- Master Tone and Master Volume with Push/Pull for Coil Split
- 3-Way switch
- 3-Ply tortoise pickguard with golf-coloured Gretsch logo
- Adjusto-Matic bridge
- Die-cast sealed nickel machine heads
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .010 - .046
- Colour: Cadillac Green High Gloss
PROS
- • Broad'Tron pickups deliver a unique, snarling vintage tone.
- • Maple body provides a surprisingly articulate and resonant foundation.
- • Soft 'C' neck profile offers comfortable playability for extended sessions.
- • Coil-split functionality adds versatility for cleaner, brighter sounds.
CONS
- • Maple body can feel a little brittle compared to mahogany alternatives.
- • Cadillac Green finish, while striking, might not appeal to all tastes.
- • Adjusto-Matic bridge, while functional, isn't a high-end locking system.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
Broad'Tron BT-3S humbuckers
Scale Length
24.6 in
Frets
22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge
Adjusto-Matic
Weight
7.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Broad'Tron has a more refined, slightly smoother tone than a P-90, with less of the raw grit, but still retains a good amount of character and a unique midrange focus.
The high-gloss finish can sometimes exacerbate minor fret imperfections, but the soft 'C' profile and comfortable radius usually make it quite playable – a professional setup is always recommended for optimal results.
At around 7.8 lbs, it's relatively lightweight for a semi-hollow, making it comfortable for longer gigs or practicing sessions, though still noticeable compared to a solid-body guitar.
