1953 Gretsch Synchromatic 100

Sunburst, solid spruce top archtop, in very good condition, from the scripted logo era. It’s 25” scale and 16” wide body with a nicely flamed arched back. You might call the Synchro 100 the mid line. Considered a professional guitar with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with block inlays, 1 3/4” nut and a pearl logo. These have flamed maple back and sides. It’s stamped “Super Structure” which in Gretsch speak means laminated back and sides, just like the drums. This is durable for gigs and projects…just like a drum. The neck is three piece maple with a V profile.

Importantly, this one has new binding on the neck and body. The frets are original and show very little wear. Thank you flatwound strings. The pickguard looks original with cool embossed plastic that almost looks animal print. The bridge is a Gibson Tune-a-matic and the Gretsch harp shaped tailpiece is a new reissue. The original broken tailpiece is in the case. Comes with a deluxe 70’s Gretsch hard case.