Gretsch Guitars unveil the First Ever Abbey Road Guitar: Gretsch Studiomatic

19-11-2025

Today, Gretsch Guitars is teaming up with Abbey Road Studios to release: the Limited Edition Abbey Road RS201 Studiomatic. For the first time, Abbey Road’s technology has been incorporated directly into the signal path of a guitar allowing musicians to bring the coveted Abbey Road technology directly into their playing, and for the first time ever you can own a physical piece of Abbey Road in your own home or studio! Due to this accomplishment, Abbey Road Studios has assigned the Studiomatic a new Recording Studio (RS) number RS 201; the first time it has been awarded to a musical instrument.

Top features include:

An onboard filter circuit inspired by the “Rumble Filter”, invented by Abbey Road engineers in the 1950s, allowing players and engineers to easily roll-off low end frequencies, to achieve recording-ready tone straight from the guitar.
Thin hollow-body guitar crafted for clear muddy low-end and low-mids.
Filter’Tron pickups that are both vintage inspired and modern voiced.

This partnership was created to celebrate the legacy and innovation of two iconic brands that continue to empower musicians worldwide. Designed specifically for recording, the Studiomatic merges the iconic sounds of Abbey Road Studios and Gretsch into a guitar built for tonal flexibility, clarity and mix-readiness.

MSRP for these models is £1,249 GBP, €1,499 EUR.

Watch the Limited Edition Abbey Road RS201 Studiomatic come to life through an intensive collaborative process:

ABOUT GRETSCH:
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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