Gretsch - G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. Double-Cut Claret Burst
The G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. with V-Stoptail bursts into the modern era with powerful sound and style in a smaller package. The sleek G2655 is designed for the guitarist who demands more than the mundane from an instrument - more performance, more style and most importantly, more volume - while retaining everything you expect from a Gretsch.
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The Nantel Verdict
The Nantel Verdict
Semi-hollow construction with solid center block for feedback control; compact Jr. body dimensions; V-Stoptail bridge for tonal clarity; Gretsch FilterTron or equivalent pickups provide articulate midrange characteristic of the brand; offset double-cutaway access to upper frets.
Strap locks recommended for the offset body. Factory setup adequate but intonation check advised. Pairs well with reverb-based amplification to exploit semi-hollow resonance. Standard .046" string gauge compatibility.
A semi-hollow alternative that scales down Gretsch's sonic DNA without sacrifice. The G2655 Jr. balances vintage character with modern ergonomics at mid-range pricing, appealing to players wanting signature Gretsch tone from a more manageable instrument.
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G2655 Streamliner™ Center Block Jr. Double-Cut with V-Stoptail
The Streamliner™ Collection revitalizes the best elements from the past and combines them with exciting new features to deliver exceptional performance, sound, and style at an incredible value.
The G2655 Streamliner Center Block Jr. with V-Stoptail bursts into the modern era with powerful sound and style in a smaller package. The sleek G2655 is designed for the guitarist who demands more than the mundane from an instrument - more performance, more style and most importantly, more volume - while retaining everything you expect from a Gretsch.
FEATURES:
- All-new Broad'Tron™ BT-3S humbucking pickups
- Smaller double-cutaway arched maple body with chambered center block
- Soft "C" shaped nato neck
- 12"-radius laurel fingerboard with pearloid Neo Classic™ thumbnail inlays and 22 medium jumbo frets
- Real bone nut
- Master volume, master tone and individual pickup volume controls provide complete tone-shaping flexibility
- Push/Pull coil-splitting on Master Volume
- Radio control knobs
- Anchored Adjusto-Matic™ bridge
- Gretsch V-Stop tailpiece
- 1-Ply Cream or 3-ply Black pickguard
- Nickel hardware
HIGHLIGHTS:
Maple Body with New Center Block Design
The G2655 Center Block Jr. features a smaller arched maple body with an all-new center block design under the hood. This new center block is designed to balance lightweight comfort with a full, rich sound and increased presence; resulting in improved attack and sustain, and excellent feedback rejection, in a comfortable package that won't weigh you down.
All-New Broad'Tron BT-3S Pickups
The G2655 features our new Broad'Tron BT-3S pickup set. Utilizing a combination of Alnico 5 and Alnico 2 magnets, the new BT-3S pickups provide stronger mids, tight but full lows, and smooth clear highs that retain a smooth and musical presence.
Versatile Controls with Coil-Splitting
The Streamliner's sonic power is harnessed and shaped by the traditional control layout - neck and bridge pickup volume controls, a master tone control, master volume control and three-way pickup switching.
The addition of a push/pull pot on the master volume control allows coil-splitting to provide useful single coil sounds, adding another layer of tonal versatility to an already strong sonic arsenal.
General |
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| Model Number | 2817100561 |
| Series | Streamliner™ Collection |
| Color | Claret Burst |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Orientation | Right-Hand |
Body |
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| Build | Center Block |
| Cutaway | Double Cutaway |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Body Shape | Streamliner™ Center Block Jr. |
| Body Material | Laminated Maple |
| Bracing | Center Block |
| Body Binding | Aged White with B/W/B Purfling |
| Body Back | Arched Laminated Maple |
| Body Top | Arched Laminated Maple |
| Body Depth | 1.75" (44.45 mm) |
Miscellaneous |
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| Strings | Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges) |
| Strap Buttons | Standard Strap Button |
| Case/Gig Bag | Optional G2655T Gretsch® Streamliner Hardshell (p/n 099-2655-000); Optional G2164 Gretsch® Gig Bag (p/n 099-6460-000) |
Neck |
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| Neck Material | Nato |
| Neck Construction | Set-Neck |
| Neck Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Shape | Soft "C" |
| Neck Binding | Aged White |
| Scale Length | 24.75" (629 mm) |
| Fingerboard Radius | 12" (305 mm) |
| Fingerboard Material | Laurel |
| Number of Frets | 22 |
| Fret Size | Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" (42.86 mm) |
| Position Inlays | Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail |
| Side Dots | Black |
| Headstock Binding | Aged White |
Hardware |
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| Bridge | Adjusto-Matic™ |
| Hardware Finish | Nickel |
| Tailpiece | V-Stoptail |
| Tuning Machines | Die-Cast Sealed |
| Pickguard | 3-Ply Black with Gold Gretsch® Logo |
| Control Knobs | Gretsch® Radio Knob |
| Switch Tip | Nickel |
Electronics |
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| Bridge Pickup | Broad'Tron™ BT-3S |
| Neck Pickup | Broad'Tron™ BT-3S |
| Pickup Color | Nickel |
| Controls | Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone, Master Volume with Push/Pull for Coil Split |
| Pickup 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) |
| Pickup Configuration | Broad'Tron™ / Broad'Tron™ |
Gretsch has been manufacturing guitars since 1883, establishing itself as a cornerstone of American instrument craftsmanship. The brand is renowned for its distinctive semi-hollow and hollow body electric guitars, which have become synonymous with warm, resonant tones and vintage aesthetics that appeal to players across rock, country, jazz, and alternative genres.
Known for innovative design and attention to detail, Gretsch guitars combine traditional lutherie techniques with modern playability. The Streamliner series represents the company's commitment to making quality instruments accessible, delivering the brand's signature character and build standards to a broader range of musicians without compromising on tone or construction.
