Gretsch - Electromatic CVT Baritone - Bristol Fog #2515500526
The Electromatic® Baritone CVT captures essential Gretsch power and fidelity at sub-sonic levels.
Descend into uncharted depths and expand your sound with the Electromatic® Baritone CVT.
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28.625" baritone scale extends tonal range below standard tuning; Gretsch-voiced pickups deliver characteristic brightness without harshness across lower registers; semi-hollow body design reduces feedback while maintaining acoustic resonance; compact Electromatic platform keeps weight manageable despite extended dimensions.
Requires heavier gauge strings and potentially adjusted setup for intonation across extended scale; standard tuning pegs suffice but quality replacements enhance stability; pairs well with moderately-powered amplifiers to exploit baritone frequencies; best suited to dedicated tuning rather than frequent alternation.
A genuine baritone instrument at accessible price point. The CVT doesn't pretend to be a standard guitar modified downward—it's engineered for the register it inhabits, delivering Gretsch character where most competitors sound compromised.
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Electromatic® CVT Baritone
The Electromatic® Baritone CVT captures essential Gretsch power and fidelity at sub-sonic levels. A low-strung take on a classic Gretsch design, the Baritone CVT features a solid mahogany body with beveled contours, an elongated 27” scale-length bolt-on maple neck, and Twin Six™ humbucking pickups that deliver gut-punching power with remarkable balance and articulation. Descend into uncharted depths and expand your sound with the Electromatic® Baritone CVT.
FEATURES
- Mahogany Body with Beveled Contours
- 27” Scale-Length Bolt-On Maple Neck with Performance “C” Neck Shape
- 12"-Radius Bound Rosewood Fingerboard with Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail Inlays
- GraphTech® NuBone® Nut for Superior Tuning Stability
- Twin Six™ Humbucking Pickups
- Master Volume with Treble Bleed and Master Tone
- Individual Push/Pull Coil Splits
- Adjust-O-Matic™ Bridge with Stoptail Tailpiece
MAHOGANY BODY WITH BEVELED CONTOURS
A retro-refined take on a classic Gretsch design, the revamped mahogany body of the Electromatic® Baritone CVT features beveled contours that not only add to the distinctive look but also provide a sleek and comfortable playing experience, making this easy to wield baritone feel like an extension of your body.
TWIN SIX™ ALNICO PICKUPS
Featuring Alnico 5 magnets, Twin Six™ pickups provide strong midrange presence and attack, along with crisp highs and full lows resulting in a powerful set of pickups that deliver gut-punching power with remarkable balance and articulation.
GRAPHTECH NUBONE NUT FOR SUPERIOR TUNING STABILITY
A GraphTech NuBone nut delivers consistent and balanced tone, enhanced resonance and sustain, and superior playability. Optimized break angle and string-pull to the tuning keys solves the problem of strings sticking or slipping. These features create rock-solid stable tuning that will power your longest and most aggressive performances without missing a beat.
MAPLE NECK WITH PERFORMANCE “C” NECK PROFILE
We’ve crafted a balanced, rounded "C" profile with tapered shoulders that is comfortable for all players with just enough mass to ensure precise playability in all positions. Maple construction ensures optimal structural rigidity and stability to withstand extra string tension.
BOUND ROSEWOOD FINGERBOARD
When it comes to tone and playability, there’s almost nothing more important than an instrument’s fingerboard. The Electromatic Baritone CVT feature a genuine rosewood fingerboard with 1-ply aged white binding that generates both smooth, silky feel and warm, woody tone.
General |
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| Model Number | 2515500526 |
| Series | Electromatic® Collection |
| Family | Jet™ |
| Color | Bristol Fog |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
Body |
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| Build | Solid Body |
| Cutaway | Double Cutaway |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body Shape | CVT |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Body Binding | None |
Miscellaneous |
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| Strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.014-.068 Gauges) |
| Strap Buttons | Standard Strap Button |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Construction | Bolt-On |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Shape | Performance "C" |
| Neck Binding | Aged White |
| Scale Length | 27" (686 mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" (305 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Bound Rosewood |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Graph Tech® NuBone™ |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail |
| Side Dots | Black |
| Truss Rod Nut | 4 mm Hex |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 4 mm Hex (Allen) |
| Headstock Binding | Aged White |
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Hardware
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| Bridge | Adjusto-Matic™ |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Tailpiece | Stop Tail |
| Tuning Machines | Die-Cast Sealed |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Black/White/Black |
| Control Knobs | Knurled Plain Top Metal |
| Switch Tip | Nickel |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | Twin Six™ Humbucker |
| Neck Pickup | Twin Six™ Humbucker |
| Pickup Color | Nickel |
| Controls | Master Volume with Treble-Bleed (With Push/Pull For Coil Splitting Neck Pickup), Master Tone (With Push/Pull For Coil Splitting Bridge Pickup) |
| Pickup Switching | 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge, Position 2. Bridge and Neck, Position 3. Neck |
| Auxiliary Switching | Push-Pull on each Control Splits Bridge and Neck Pickups Respectively |
| Special Electronics | Treble Bleed Circuit |
| Pickup Configuration | HH |
Gretsch has been manufacturing guitars since 1933, establishing itself as a cornerstone of American instrument design. The brand is renowned for its distinctive semi-hollow and solid body electrics, characterized by bright, articulate tones and innovative pickup configurations that have defined genres from rockabilly to alternative rock.
The Electromatic series represents Gretsch's commitment to delivering professional-grade construction and classic aesthetics at accessible price points, making the company's signature sound and build quality available to a broader range of players.
