Gretsch brings back the Corvette after overwhelming response to Jack Antonoff signature
When Jack Antonoff released his Gretsch signature Princess CVT last year, one thought was on everyone’s minds – will Gretsch ever reboot the Princess’ original inspiration, the 1961 Corvette? Well, Gretsch has listened, reviving the Corvette for its brand new CVT Double-Cut range.
Originally designed to compete with the Gibson Les Paul Jr and Special, the Corvette has since become one of Gretsch’s most beloved vintage models. And it was loved by rockers at the time too – from Jimi Hendrix to Rory Gallagher, who relished in using his faithful Corvette for slide. Now you can get your own, for just under $500.
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Available in both electric and bass guitar models, the Electromatic CVT range adopts the sleek, double-cut solidbody design of the Corvette. Gretsch are describing it as a “retro-refined” rebirth, capturing the classic guitar with an extra kick of model power.
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The electric model comes with a wraparound tailpiece, and is 24.6” scale length. The bolt-on mahogany neck is also a comfortable C profile, with a fretboard radius of 12”, bound laurel fingerboard, and medium jumbo frets. The guitar is also equipped with Twin Six humbuckers, which should help you capture crisp highs and full-bodied lows. It’s a set up that Gretsch promises will “deliver gut-punching power with remarkable balance and articulation”.
In terms of the Electromatic CVT Bass, the aesthetic is nearly identical. The alternative model comes in at a larger 32”, with its own matching bolt-on mahogany neck and fretboard. However, the bass instead opts for more bass-appropriate humbuckers, with a Low Down Alnico pickup in the neck position and a Low Down Alnico Single-Coil pickup in the bridge position.
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The Electromatic CVT Double-Cut with Wraparound Tailpiece electric guitar is avaialble in Havana Burst, Vintage White, and Wychwood, while the Electromatic CVT Bass Double-Cut comes in Bristol Fog and Vintage White.
Both CVT Double-Cut models are available now for $419.99. For more information, head to Gretsch.
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