With premium mahogany construction and powerful humbucker pickups
HOLLYWOOD, Calif., Oct. 15, 2025 -- Gretsch announced the launch of the Electromatic and Streamliner Jet: two new guitar lines crafted for contemporary musicians seeking versatile, high-quality instruments with iconic looks and bold tone. Both series deliver authentic Gretsch style with thoughtful features for peak performance: reliable tuning stability, comfortable playability and versatility that adapts to any sound players are chasing. Drawing from over 140 years of crafting instruments for genre-defining artists, these powerful new models evolve authentic Gretsch DNA with the uncompromising attitude that today's players demand.
Built with time-tested craftsmanship and careful precision to fuel reckless creativity and untamed expression, the Electromatic and Streamliner Jet models offer guitarists the opportunity to explore everything Gretsch has to offer. These models offer genuine entry into what Gretsch guitars can do at an accessible price, without cutting corners on the fundamentals that make a guitar worth playing. Designed for artists who refuse to be confined by boundaries and ready for anything from basement shows to festival stages, the Electromatic and Streamliner Jets represent Gretsch's focused commitment to the next generation of musicians.
"Gretsch has always held a special place in the hearts of great players," said Max Gutnik, Chief Product Officer of FMIC. "With the new Electromatic and Streamliner Jet models, we're creating instruments that inspire players to push boundaries. From rock and indie to sounds that haven't been defined yet, these guitars are built for players shaping the next wave of music."
The Electromatic Jet models feature Gretsch's carefully crafted Performance "C" neck profiles that provide the ideal balance of playability and comfort for fast, fluid playing. At the heart of the model's sound are the PureVolt™ Twin Six™ Humbuckers. Engineered to deliver exceptional clarity and versatility, these humbuckers break up beautifully when pushed, stay articulate when clean and cut through dense mixes without losing their character.
The Lockdown™ locking adjustable wraparound bridge enhances both sustain and note attack with bridge posts that securely lock the bridge assembly in place for maximum coupling, rock-solid tuning stability and trouble-free string changes. This ensures optimal operation and superior transfer of string energy for bigger, fuller tone with more percussive attack and longer sustain, while fully adjustable saddles allow for precise intonation.
The Electromatic Jet Club features a chambered mahogany body that delivers natural warmth and classic woody tone with excellent projection. The Electromatic Jet features a chambered mahogany body with a carved maple top that enhances mahogany's natural warmth and sustain with maple's bright attack and clarity.
The Streamliner Jet models feature HotWire™ high-output ceramic humbuckers specifically designed to deliver everything from crisp clean tones to heavily saturated rock and metal sounds for aggressive, punchy tones with exceptional clarity and definition to cut through dense mixes. The Pitch-Perfect™ head angle and GraphTech NuBone nut ensure superior tuning stability even during aggressive playing techniques like bending and vibrato. The Streamliner Jet features a mahogany neck with a fast "C" profile that feels perfect from the first chord. The Jet Club features a mahogany body delivering classic warmth and vintage character while the Streamliner Jet features a mahogany body with a carved mahogany top.
To showcase the Gretsch Electromatic and Streamliner launch, there will be six videos of artists partnering with Gretsch from around the globe. Kicking off the series is Mother Vulture, a blues-punk UK band who are fresh off a UK summer festival run, with appearances at ArcTangent, Bloodstock, Leopalooza and Steelhouse. Known for their raw, electrifying sound that blends vintage blues with modern punk aggression, Mother Vulture perfectly embodies the rebellious spirit and sonic versatility that Gretsch guitars are known for. This collaboration highlights how Gretsch continues to attract cutting-edge artists who push musical boundaries while honoring the rich heritage of rock and blues that the brand has supported for decades.
Gretsch Streamliner models are available now and Electromatic models are available for pre-order.
For technical specs, additional information on new Gretsch products and to find a retail partner near you, visit www.gretschguitars.com. Join the conversation on social media by following @OfficialGretsch on Instagram and @GretschGuitars on YouTube.
