Gretsch Guitars unveil the limited edition Gretsch Jack Antonoff CVT signature
Inspired by Antonoff’s classic Gretsch Princess guitar,\
16-10-2024
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Wednesday marked the unveiling of the latest addition to Gretsch Guitars‘ storied catalog, the Limited Edition Gretsch Princess Antonoff Electromatic CVT– a signature instrument paying homage to Antonoff’s versatility as a songwriter, producer, and instrumentalist.
This highly customized CVT model is a testament to commitment to fine craftsmanship and excellence, with the process spanning over three years of collaboration to make Jack’s perfect guitar. Credited by Rolling Stone as “almost single-handedly made modern pop into a glorious safe space, an expansive, sensitive, creative biosphere,” the globally celebrated, eleven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, musician, and producer, Jack Antonoff, has collaborated with the likes of Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey, The 1975, Diana Ross, Lorde, St. Vincent, Spoon, Florence + The Machine, Kevin Abstract and more. In February 2024, Antonoff won Producer of the Year at the Grammy Awards, becoming only the second producer in history to win three years running.
Gretsch Guitars:
Gretsch is proud to partner with Jack on the Limited Edition Gretsch Princess Antonoff Electromatic CVT guitar. An evolution of his beloved vintage Gretsch Princess guitar, the Princess Antonoff Electromatic CVT features a solid alder body, bolt-on “C” shaped maple neck, 7.25”-radius bound rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, custom-wound FideliSonic single-coil pickups, and a custom control layout for a guitar that is as unique, versatile, and dynamic as its namesake. As a unique blend of a Gretsch Princess and a Fender Jazzmaster, Jack’s new guitar brings together the best of both worlds, combining vintage charm with modern versatility”.
FEATURES:
- Solid alder body
- Bolt-on “C” shaped maple neck with satin finish and contoured neck joint
- 25.5” scale length
- 7.25″-radius bound rosewood fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, and pearloid Neo-Classical™ Thumbnail inlays
- Bone nut
- Custom-wound FideliSonic™ single-coil pickups with cream inserts
- Master volume, master tone, rhythm/lead switch with thumbwheel controls for neck pickup volume and tone, momentary kill switch, and three-position pickup selector switch
- Vintage-style floating bridge
- Vintage-style floating tremolo tailpiece with lock button
- Vintage-style tuners
- Gold plexi pickguard and truss rod cover
- Nickel hardware
- Available in Vintage White with matching headcap
HIGHLIGHTS:
Solid Alder Body with Bolt-On Maple Neck
To celebrate this unique release, a captivating 12-minute short film features a “Signature Session” showcasing Antonoff’s band, Bleachers, performing the tracks “How Dare You Want More” and “Modern Girl.” In the film, Jack shares his longstanding musical relationship with Fender and Gretsch Guitars, discussing the inspiration behind the CVT’s specifications and the innovative concept of blending elements to create a never-before-seen guitar
“This guitar means so much to me because I believe so much in its existence and there’s nothing like it. I feel this remarkable need for this guitar. There are these two brilliant instruments that mean so much to me and I’ve always dreamt of this thing that is then combined. It still hasn’t sunk in even really that this is it because right now I’m just holding my favorite guitar,” Antonoff states.
Limited Edition Gretsch Princess Antonoff Electromatic CVT ($699.99 USD, £699.00 GBP, €799.00 EUR, $1,299.00 AUD, ¥125,000 JPY) Gretsch is proud to partner with Jack on the Limited Edition Gretsch Princess Antonoff Electromatic CVT guitar. An evolution of his beloved vintage Gretsch Princess guitar, the Princess Antonoff Electromatic CVT features a solid alder body, bolt-on maple neck, custom-wound FideliSonicTM single-coil pickups, and a custom control layout for a guitar that is as unique, versatile, and dynamic as its namesake.
ABOUTGRETSCH:
Since 1883, Gretsch® guitars have been the guitar of choice for musical revolutionaries due to the rich, full sound, smooth playability, and boldly classic visual style it offers. From modern versions of legendary Gretsch® instruments to artist tribute models, Grestch’s emphasis on hand-craftsmanship and commitment to quality has pioneered new designs and manufacturing techniques, winning endorsements from some of the music industry’s most respected artists and creating what is known among performers as “The Great Gretsch Sound! TM ”
Throughout the 20th century, Gretsch® guitars were seen and heard on the biggest stages in rock ‘n’ roll and played by some of the most iconic guitarists in music history, from Chet Akins and George Harrison to Bo Diddley and Malcolm Young. Today Gretsch is a licensed brand under Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) and together, they’ve expanded the Gretsch footprint across musical genres, sprawling demographics and diverse geography while maintaining its unique sound, distinctive style and authentic legacy. For more information, visit www.gretschguitars.com.
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