Gretsch G2420T Streamliner - Golddust Review

Gretsch 2420T

Great looks and sounds awesome! Only bad thing I noticed is the toggle switch is cheap. This is my first Gretsch and won't be my last.

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What a surprise! Top notch Hollowbody from Gretsch!

This guitar was a real surprise for me. I didn't have any unfair, lofty expectations for it, but also didn't know what to expect from the Streamliner line. There are plenty of positive reviews on the previous generation of Streamliner guitars and I loved the look of it from the start. I also love Gretsch and have had a couple in my time. I have a G5230T Electromatic Jet that is… read more absolutely awesome! My main and only gripe is a cosmetic issue under the neck joint where it meets the body near the neck pickup. The Neck curves up here with how it's constructed and underneath this tiny neck pocket, which is normal, is a small glop of something or an unfinished part of the body. Nobody can see this at all and it takes a sharp eye to even see it, as it is not visible whatsoever. Everything else is top notch on this surprising Hollowbody. I wasn't sure if I'd give it a solid 5 stars, but I did end up just loving the guitar and it sound amazing through every amp I own, which is two Marshalls (one MG combo), my Fender Supersonic 22 and a Blackstar HT Club 40. The playability and set up rivals my American guitars from Fender, Gibson and PRS even, and there are no dead spots at all. Acoustically this is an amazingly resonant and LOUD instrument and it's light weight is a Godsend. The nut is well cut and set up and there is no binding there, so the Bigsby works perfectly provided it's used as intended and not like a Floyd Rose. I have no tuning issues at all and the guitar holds tune in its case as well. The new BT-2S Broadtron pickups are wonderful. I was so surprised at how they sounded through each amp. It's much fatter than a typical Filtertron pickup but still sounds like a fat, rocking Gretsch. It can handle anything else from jazz to country as well and even heavy rock. I had no major feedback issues when cranked through an amp, surprisingly. Shredding is so darn easy on this neck! What a neck! It is so comfortable to play on. The hardware is perfectly fine and works as intended. I see no need to alter the guitar at all at this moment, and given the pricepoint it hits for a fully hollow guitar, I am so impressed with the guitar. It may take getting used to if one isn't accustomed to playing a guitar like this, but it doesn't take long to fall in love with it. I was so impressed by the tone and quality of the guitar! Take a chance on these. Gretsch really hit it out of the park with the Streamliner series and is worth a serious look if the Electromatic range is out of reach, or if you just want an incredibly versatile guitar!! Give your Sales Engineer a shout. I love Gretsch and am increasingly impressed with each guitar I get from them and Sweetwater!

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Solid, but expect to make upgrades

Pros: Gorgeous finish - photos don't do it justice. Overall excellent build quality. The Bigsby and bridge are outstanding. Plays smooth right out of the box. Cons: Cheap tuners... REALLY cheap. The bridge pickup is thin. And like many imports, they went cheap on the pots and capacitor. This is a very good way to get into the world of Gretsch hollow bodies, but be prepared to… read more do a little work.

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