Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Jet LRL Gunmetal
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A Jet Designed for Efficiency, in the Spirit of the Streamliner
With its Jet format and no-nonsense approach, the Streamliner Jet focuses on the essentials: easy playability, simple electronics, and a confident sonic character. It fits within a performance-oriented philosophy, with luthiery and hardware choices that prioritize daily reliability and playing pleasure, whether at home, rehearsal, or on stage.
Who Is It For, and What Styles?
This electric guitar is especially aimed at beginner to intermediate guitarists seeking quick handling, as well as more advanced players looking for an efficient "riff machine." The high-output humbuckers and 24.875" / 632 mm scale length make it very comfortable for rock, hard rock, punk, garage, and even metal (depending on amp and settings), while remaining relevant for more rootsy styles when lowering volume and tone.
The Sound
The combination of mahogany (warmth, present mids) and carved solid maple (attack, definition) provides a sonic foundation that is both thick and precise. The two high-output ceramic HotWire humbuckers deliver a modern tone: tight lows, muscular mids, and clear highs even in saturation. The deliberately simple wiring (master volume, master tone, 3-position selector) promotes intuitive use: bridge pickup for impact and bite, neck pickup for a rounder lead, combined positions to balance attack and body. The compensated wrap-around bridge enhances the sustain feel and directness under the fingers.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
To stay within the original specifications, plan on a set of nickel-plated steel electric strings in .009-.042 gauge. A standard strap is also suitable for vintage-style strap buttons, as well as a tuner to make the most of the tuning stability.
Technical specifications
| Category | Single cut | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Laurel |
| Strings | Steel | Scalloped | Simple |
| Body shape | Jet | Truss rod nut | 4 mm hex |
| Body | mahogany with carved maple top | Nut | Graph Tech NuBone |
| Top | solid maple | Nut width | 1.6875" / 42.86 mm |
| Body binding | aged white | Bridge | compensated wrap-around |
| Body finish | glossy polyester | Hardware finish | chrome |
| Body depth | 1.75" / 44.45 mm | Tuners | sealed, die-cast |
| Neck material | mahogany | Pickup covers | zebra |
| Neck finish | glossy | Control knobs | Gretsch Knurled Radio Knob |
| Neck profile | "Fast" C | Selector tip | black |
| Neck construction | 4-bolt | Strap buttons | vintage style |
| Scale length | 24.875" / 632 mm | Bridge pickup | HotWire high-output ceramic humbucker |
| Radius | 12" / 305 mm | Neck pickup | HotWire high-output ceramic humbucker |
| Inlays | Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail | Configuration | HH |
| Side dots | black | Controls | master volume, master tone |
| Number of frets | 22 | 3-position selector | position 1 bridge pickup, position 2 neck and bridge pickups, position 3 neck pickup |
| Fret size | Medium Jumbo | Orientation | solid body electric guitar, Jet format |
| Truss rod | dual action, headstock adjustment | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is the Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Jet LRL Gunmetal suitable for rock and metal?
The two high-output ceramic HotWire humbuckers deliver tight lows and pronounced mids, suitable for rock, hard rock, punk, and garage. With the right amp and settings, this HH configuration can also cover metal.
What is the scale length and neck profile?
The mahogany neck features a 24.875-inch (632 mm) scale length and a "Fast" C profile. Its laurel fingerboard has a 12-inch (305 mm) radius, 22 medium jumbo frets, and a nut width of 42.86 mm.
What tone do the HotWire pickups provide?
Installed in the neck and bridge positions, the HotWire pickups are high-output ceramic humbuckers with a modern sound. The bridge pickup emphasizes attack, while the neck pickup delivers a rounder lead tone; the middle position blends both.
What string gauge should be used on this Jet?
A set of nickel-plated steel electric strings in .009-.042 gauge is recommended to stay within the original specifications.
Is the Streamliner Jet's bridge equipped with a tremolo?
This guitar comes with a compensated wrap-around bridge, with no tremolo specified. This fixed design contributes to direct response and sustain.



