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The Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block Double-Cut electric guitar delivers the classic Gretsch sound and style along with innovative features to inspire your playing. Designed for guitarists seeking the warm, resonant tone of a hollowbody with reduced feedback and excellent playability, the Center Block Double-Cut combines a fully hollow mahogany body with a spruce center block. P-90E single-coil pickups capture Gretsch's signature vintage tone. With a thin, fast U-shaped mahogany neck and master volume control, you can achieve expressive lead tones. The Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece adds shimmer and depth to chords and solos. Play blues, jazz, rock and more with the exemplary hollowbody tones and smooth playability of the Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block Double-Cut.

Chambered Mahogany Body With Spruce Center Block Provides Resonant Tone With Reduced Feedback

The Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD has a chambered mahogany body with a spruce center block that minimizes feedback while retaining resonance. The hollow mahogany body generates a bold, resonant tone, perfect for rock, jazz and blues. The spruce center block prevents feedback so you can crank up the volume and gain without issue.

P-90E Single-Coil Pickups Capture Vintage Gretsch Tone

With a set of P-90E single-coil pickups, the Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block Double-Cut delivers the warm, articulate tone Gretsch is known for. The P-90E pickups have a balanced frequency response, articulating each note clearly. From smooth jazz comping to searing blues solos, the pickups capture the Gretsch sound in a versatile guitar.

Thin U-Shaped Mahogany Neck Offers Comfort and Fast Play

The Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block Double-Cut features a thin, U-shaped mahogany neck that feels familiar and comfortable. With its slim profile and 22 medium-jumbo frets, the neck offers effortless, fluid playability. The smooth satin finish maximizes speed, making it easy to fly across the fingerboard.

Master Volume Control Allows Expressive Lead Tones

A master volume control gives you precise command over the Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block Double-Cut's overall output. Easily dial in rhythm tones at lower settings, then kick it up a notch to soar into expressive lead playing. The master volume lets you control your dynamics for versatile live performance.

Bigsby B70 Vibrato Tailpiece Adds Shimmer and Depth

The Gretsch Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block Double-Cut comes equipped with a Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece for adding shimmer and depth to your playing. Subtly waver the Bigsby to make chords shimmer. For solos, use it to infuse bends with rich harmonic depth. With smooth, responsive action, the Bigsby takes your tone to the next level.

Gretsch Guitars Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block Double-Cut Electric Guitar White Gold
Gretsch Guitars Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block Double-Cut Electric Guitar White Gold
Gretsch Guitars Electromatic Pristine LTD Center Block Double-Cut Electric Guitar White Gold

Features

  • Chambered spruce center block for balanced tone
  • Thin U-shaped mahogany neck with 12" radius laurel fingerboard and 22 medium-jumbo frets
  • P-90E single-coil pickups with cream inserts for articulate tone
  • Master volume with treble bleed circuit, master tone, individual pickup volume controls and three-position pickup selector switch for versatile sound
  • Bigsby B70 vibrato tailpiece for expressive pitch effects
  • Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge for solid intonation and sustain
  • Graph Tech NuBone nut for smooth string action
  • Gold hardware complements two-tone finish
  • Available in White Gold, Petrol and Dark Cherry Metallic gloss finishes
  • Set-neck construction for solid sustain and resonance
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Specs

Body
  • Body Type: Double cutaway
  • Body wood: Laminated maple
  • Top wood: Arched laminated maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
Neck
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Set-neck
  • Scale length: 24.6”
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fingerboard
  • Material: Laurel
  • Fret size: Medium Jumbo
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Pearloid  Neo-Classic Thumbnail
  • Side dots: Black
  • Nut width/material: 1.6875”/Graph Tech NuBone
Electronics
  • Configuration: P90/P90
  • Bridge: P-90E Single-Coil
  • Neck: P-90E Single-Coil
  • Control layout: Individual Volume, Master Tone, 3-way
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo
  • Bridge design: Adjust-o-matic
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby B70
  • Tuning machines: Die-cast sealed
  • Color: Gold
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Case: Sold separately
  • Orientation: Right-Handed

Reviews

4.5

2 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Fantastic guitar, but with issues
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  1. Couch playing1
  2. Jamming1
  3. Practicing1
  4. Recording1
  5. Rock Concerts1
Cons
  1. lousy tuners1
  2. mediocre bridge1
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  1. Experienced2
Pros
  1. Good Feel2
  2. Good Pick Up2
  3. Good Tone2
  4. Solid Electronics2
  5. Fun To Play1

Reviewed by 2 customers

  • Fantastic guitar, but with issues

    4

    submitted10 months ago

    byRyan

    fromNevada City, CA

    Although this guitar is fantastic, it does have some shortcomings that can be easily fixed and addressed. When compared with the pro/Japanese Gretsch models, it's pretty evident where they went on the cheaper side. But even with those shortcuts, it's still a fantastic instrument. The two most notable cheapos are the tuning gears, which are really poor Marvel tuners (I think these are used on most modern Electromatics), and the second is the bridge, which is acceptable, but the post mounts and bushings are cheap (the bridge itself is fine, although I am concerned about breaking strings). The pickup switch feels a little flimsy, but it's not a deal killer. For the tuners, they have to be immediately changed. I replaced them with locking Grover 406Gs, which are significantly more accurate and make changing strings on a Bigsby guitar reasonable. I'm going to stick with the bridge, but I think an upgrade is something that will happen in the future. Another thing, and I think people purchasing a guitar like need to know, is it needs heavier gauge strings to get that real, deep, vintage Gretsch tone. I'm using a wound G string, for example. With heavier gauge strings, you're not only getting a better Gretsch tone; the flaky intonation issue, which generally plagues the unwound strings, mostly vanishes. Now, for the good parts. (it's mostly good). The tone with the P90s still maintains that faithful Gretsch tone, but adds a bite that is missing from their humbuckers. Highly recommend it for that alone. Also, my guitar came pretty much completely set up. Not truss rod adjustments, and the intonation was nearly perfect once I installed heavier strings. And of course, let's not forget the stunning look of this guitar. All of the Pristines are remarkably beautiful. This is really, with the exceptions I already mentioned, an almost perfect match between form and fucntion, especially at this price point. It gets 4 stars from me because it's not perfect, but with some upgrades, it is certainly very close.

  • Crafted in china

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byRobert

    fromBrodhead ky

    The craftsmanship put into this guitar is impeccable. Can find nothing to complain about. These pu's sound great. Of course the looks are astonishing. I've heard these might be discontinued, get yours fast.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byLara

    fromundisclosed

    What case or cases are suitable/a good fit to buy for this guitar?

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