
The Electromatic CVT is out to earn Gretsch’s keep within the 100% solidbody, bolt-on-neck guitar scene — and guitarists around Music Experience are instant believers! Sporting a completely solid and contoured double-cut body of mahogany with a slightly shortened scale length down to 24.6 inches, the Electromatic CVT takes clear influence at a foundational level from its Corvette predecessors. As a result, it is an extremely comfortable instrument to play. However, the Electromatic CVT turns the corner with a more contemporary facelift, offering tamed takes on its classic body shape and pickguard. Other modern updates include a Falcon-style headstock, charming Neo-Classical fingerboard inlays, an adjustable wraparound bridge, and a laurel-topped bolt-on okoume neck shaped to a speedy Performance C profile. Optimized master controls for its pair of Twin Six humbuckers make dialing in fierce dual-coil tones a streamlined convenience for stage play. From beginners on a budget to seasoned 6-stringers looking to simplify, the Gretsch Electromatic CVT really puts the pedal to the metal.
Harkening back to the squarer, tulip-style double-cut shape of vintage Gretsch Corvettes of the 1960s, this Electromatic CVT’s silhouette comes full of righteous retro charm. And unlike Gretsch’s traditional chambered solidbody and set neck design, as seen on their Jet models, the Electromatic CVT brings 100% solid mahogany substance and bolt-on durability to the table for a commanding feel that’s seldom been harnessed beneath the T-top moniker. You can also expect a supreme playing feel, thanks to a universally fast and comfortable Performance C neck shape and a slightly more manageable 24.6-inch scale length. Cutaway and waist contouring ergonomically shape the Electromatic CVT for flush and non-intrusive freedom, wherever and however you like to play.
Since the dawn of the dual-coil design, Gretsch humbuckers have served players with hum-free performance that’s jam-packed with character. The Electromatic CVT keeps these traditions alive with an outfit of Twin Six humbuckers in the neck and bridge positions. These dynamically sensitive and full-size dual-coils fuel warm and fluid cleans inspired by Gretsch’s retro Broad’Trons. However, push these humbuckers with drive or gain, and the Twin Sixes reveal a soulful growl and gritty sustain that come alive with remarkable spirit. Backed with a 3-way toggle and master Volume and Tone controls, the Electromatic CVT’s sonic shaping capabilities are as effortless as they come.
The wraparound and adjustable bridge of the Electromatic CVT pairs nicely with a set of sealed die-cast tuning machines up top to satisfy the playing styles of gentle pickers and high-intensity performers alike. Stylistic updates also spearhead the Electromatic CVT’s visual appeal, not the least of which are Gretsch’s iconic pearloid Neo-Classical thumbnail inlays and a redesigned Falcon-style headstock and 3-ply tortoiseshell pickguard. Rounded out with handsome nickel hardware finishing and Aged White binding across the fingerboard and headstock, the budget-friendly Electromatic CVT won’t let you forget that it’s still laden with that iconic Gretsch swagger!
Crafted with essential Gretsch style and playability, the Electromatic® CVT is designed to take your sound to the next level. A retro-refined take on a classic Gretsch design, the CVT features a solid mahogany body with beveled contours, a bolt-on mahogany neck with our comfortable and fast playing Performance “C” shape, and Twin Six™ humbucking pickups that deliver gut-punching power with remarkable balance and articulation.
| Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Electromatic CVT |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Joint | Bolt-on |
| Color | Havana Burst |
| Body Finish | Gloss |
| Neck Material | Okoume |
| Neck Shape | Performance C |
| Radius | 12" |
| Scale Length | 24.6" |
| Fingerboard Material | Laurel |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnails |
| Number of Frets | 22, Medium Jumbo |
| Nut Width | 1.6875" |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Adjustable Wraparound |
| Tuners | Die-cast |
| Neck Pickup | Gretsch Twin Six Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Gretsch Twin Six Humbucker |
| Controls | 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone |
| Switching | 3-way toggle pickup switch |
| Strings | .010-.046 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Sold Separately |
| Manufacturer Part Number |
2511500531 885978760152 |