Description
The Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr blends vintage inspired Gretsch character with modern performance upgrades to create an incredibly versatile semi hollow electric guitar with standout tone, style and playability. Featuring a compact double cutaway body, upgraded Broad'Tron BT-3S pickups and a chambered centre block design, the G2655 delivers impressive sustain, reduced feedback and powerful tones suited to everything from blues and indie to rock and alternative styles.
Built for players who demand more from their instrument, more sound, more versatility and more personality, the Streamliner Center Block Jr brings iconic Gretsch performance into a sleek, contemporary package.
Main Features
- All new Broad'Tron BT-3S humbucking pickups
- Compact double cutaway semi hollow body
- Chambered centre block construction
- Arched maple body
- Soft “C” profile nato neck
- 12 inch radius laurel fingerboard
- Pearloid Neo Classic thumbnail inlays
- 22 medium jumbo frets
- Real bone nut
- Push pull coil split functionality
- Anchored Adjusto Matic bridge
- Gretsch V Stop tailpiece
- Nickel hardware
Powerful Versatile Tone
Equipped with all new Broad'Tron BT-3S humbucking pickups, the G2655 produces rich cleans, articulate rhythms and powerful overdriven tones with exceptional clarity and punch.
Expanded Tonal Flexibility
A push pull coil split function on the master volume control unlocks brighter single coil style sounds, giving players even greater tonal variety from one instrument.
Reduced Feedback With Enhanced Sustain
The chambered centre block design reduces unwanted feedback at higher volumes while increasing sustain and maintaining the lively resonance associated with semi hollow guitars.
Comfortable Compact Body
The smaller body size offers excellent comfort during long playing sessions while maintaining classic Gretsch aesthetics and projection.
Compact Semi Hollow Design With Chambered Centre Block
The smaller double cutaway arched maple body provides excellent comfort while delivering the resonance and openness players expect from a semi hollow instrument.
The chambered centre block improves sustain and minimises feedback, making the G2655 suitable for higher gain applications and louder stage environments.
New Broad'Tron BT-3S Pickups
The upgraded Broad'Tron BT-3S humbuckers deliver powerful output with enhanced clarity and dynamic response. Expect warm cleans, focused mids and aggressive bite when pushing into overdrive.
Combined with coil splitting capability, these pickups offer impressive versatility across multiple genres.
Flexible Control Layout
The comprehensive control system allows detailed tone shaping with:
- Master volume control
- Master tone control
- Individual pickup volume controls
- Push pull coil split switching
This setup gives players precise control over output and tonal character.
Fast Comfortable Playability
The Soft “C” shaped nato neck offers a familiar comfortable grip suited to rhythm and lead playing alike. The 12 inch radius fingerboard supports fluid bends and modern playing techniques, while medium jumbo frets provide excellent control and expression.
Rolled together with Gretsch styling and premium appointments, the G2655 feels inviting from the first chord.
Premium Hardware For Reliable Performance
The real bone nut enhances sustain and tuning stability, while the Anchored Adjusto Matic bridge and Gretsch V Stop tailpiece provide dependable intonation and solid performance during demanding sessions.
Distinctive Gretsch Styling
Finished with classic Gretsch aesthetics including Neo Classic thumbnail inlays, radio control knobs and premium hardware, the G2655 delivers unmistakable stage presence alongside exceptional performance.
Why Buy The Gretsch G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr?
The G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr offers the warmth and resonance of a semi hollow body guitar while incorporating modern features designed for today’s musicians.
Specifications
General
- Series: Streamliner™ Collection
- Orientation: Right-Hand
- Color: Village Amber
- Country Of Origin: ID
Neck
- Headstock Binding: Aged White
- Neck Material: Nato
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Neck Shape: Soft “C”
- Neck Construction: Set-Neck
- Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Laurel
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
- Side Dots: Black
- Number Of Frets: 22
- String Nut: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Nut Material: Bone
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Scale Length: 24.75" (629 mm)
Body
- Body: Laminated Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Body Shape: Streamliner™ Center Block Jr.
- Body Top: Arched Laminated Maple
- Body Binding: Aged White with B/W/B Purfling
- Body Back: Arched Laminated Maple
- Body Style: Gretsch® Center Block Guitars
- Body Material: Laminated Maple
- Cutaway: Double Cutaway
- Bracing: Center Block
- Waist: 8.625" (219.08 mm)
- Sound Hole: F-Holes
Hardware
- Bridge: Adjusto-Matic™
- Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: V-Stoptail
- Bridge Mounting: Anchored
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Tortoise with Gold Gretsch® Logo
- Pickup Covers: Nickel
- Control Knobs: Gretsch® Radio Knob
- Switch Tip: Black
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Strap Buttons: Standard Strap Button
Electronics
- Bridge Pickup: Broad'Tron™ BT-3S
- Neck Pickup: Broad'Tron™ BT-3S
- Pickup Configuration: Broad'Tron™ / Broad'Tron™
- Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone, Master Volume with Push/Pull for Coil Split
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Auxiliary Switching: Push/Pull Pot (for Coil Split)
Delivery
This product is in stock and ready to ship
This item is normally sent to Mainland UK addresses by DPD who generally provide a one-hour window of delivery on the morning of delivery by email or text message.
FREE delivery within mainland UK
UK Non-Mainland: from £12
Rep. of Ireland and Mainland Europe: from £30 (calculated at checkout).
Order this item before 2pm we will despatch it on the same day
Warranty Information
Gretsch Warranty Information: 1 year
Please note this information is provided for guidance only as manufacturer warranties may be updated from time to time. For full please visit the manufacturer's website here.
3 years warranty for VIP members