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If you are looking for New Guitars from Gretsch, the Gretsch Streamliner Jet Electric Guitar in Nightshade Purple is a great option. In stock, and ready to ship with fast, reliable delivery across the UK, Ireland, and Europe. For more details within Electric Guitars, additional Solid Body Electric Guitars options, full specifications, demos, images, videos, and secure online ordering, read on below.

The Gretsch Streamliner Jet electric guitar in Nightshade Purple is a versatile and robust instrument designed for players seeking exceptional tone, comfort, and reliability at an outstanding value. With its striking gloss polyester finish and sleek Jet™ body shape, this guitar delivers classic Gretsch style combined with modern features that make it perfect for everything from blues and rock to indie and beyond. Equipped with HotWire™ high-output ceramic humbuckers and a Fast “C” neck profile, the Streamliner Jet offers a dynamic sound and effortless playability that inspires creativity and confidence on stage or in the studio.

Built with a mahogany body featuring a carved maple top, this guitar provides a rich, warm tone with excellent sustain and clarity. The belly contour and rounded heel enhance playing comfort, allowing for extended sessions without fatigue. The Pitch-Perfect™ head angle ensures superior tuning stability, while the adjustable compensated wraparound bridge offers precise intonation and solid tonal transfer. Whether you’re cranking out heavy riffs or crafting intricate solos, the Streamliner Jet delivers consistent performance and rock-solid tuning.

Featuring a bound Indian laurel fingerboard with pearloid Neo Classic™ thumbnail inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets, this guitar is as visually appealing as it is functional. The GraphTech® NuBone® nut contributes to smooth tuning and enhanced sustain, while the vintage-inspired knurled radio control knobs add a touch of retro charm. With master volume and tone controls plus a three-way toggle switch, you have complete control over your sound, allowing you to dial in everything from warm, mellow tones to biting, aggressive leads.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or just starting out, the Gretsch Streamliner Jet in Nightshade Purple offers a perfect balance of style, tone, and playability. It’s a no-nonsense tone machine that delivers everything you need to express yourself musically without compromise.

HotWire™ High-Output Ceramic Humbuckers

These pickups provide a powerful, clear tone with plenty of bite and sustain. Perfect for rock and blues styles, they deliver a dynamic response that captures every nuance of your playing, from smooth cleans to gritty overdrive.

Mahogany Body with Carved Maple Top

The combination of mahogany and maple creates a warm, resonant sound with enhanced brightness and definition. The carved top adds visual appeal and contributes to the guitar’s rich tonal character.

Fast “C” Neck Profile

Designed for speed and comfort, the Fast “C” neck shape allows for effortless chord changes and fluid soloing, making it ideal for players who demand agility and precision.

Pitch-Perfect™ Head Angle and Adjustable Wraparound Bridge

These features work together to provide exceptional tuning stability and accurate intonation, ensuring your guitar stays in tune and sounds great at all times.

Key Features

• HotWire™ High-Output Ceramic Humbuckers – Deliver a bold and articulate tone with excellent sustain, suitable for a wide range of musical styles.
• Mahogany Body with Carved Maple Top – Offers a warm, rich sound with enhanced brightness and resonance, combining comfort with classic aesthetics.
• Fast “C” Neck Profile – Provides smooth playability and quick access across the fretboard, perfect for fast riffs and solos.
• Pitch-Perfect™ Head Angle – Ensures superior tuning stability and reduces string breakage, enhancing overall reliability.

Specifications

Body

• Body Material: Mahogany with Carved Maple Top
• Body Shape: Jet™
• Body Binding: Aged White
• Body Depth: 1.75″ (44.45 mm)
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Colour: Nightshade Purple
• Orientation: Right-Hand

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Shape: Fast “C”
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Fingerboard Material: Indian Laurel
• Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: GraphTech® NuBone®
• Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)
• Neck Binding: Aged White
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo Classic™ Thumbnail
• Truss Rod: Dual-Action Head Adjust with 4 mm Hex Nut

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: HotWire™ High Output Ceramic Humbucker
• Neck Pickup: HotWire™ High Output Ceramic Humbucker
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
• Switching: 3-Position Toggle (Bridge, Bridge + Neck, Neck)

Hardware

• Bridge: Compensated Wrap-Around
• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed
• Control Knobs: Gretsch® Knurled Radio Knob
• Hardware Finish: Chrome
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.009-.042 Gauges)

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