Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby in Steel Olive Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby in Steel Olive combines the distinctive look and responsive feel of a Gretsch semi-hollow-style guitar with a centre-block design built to cope confidently with modern stage volumes and driven tones.

Its full-size 16-inch double-cutaway laminated maple body surrounds a chambered centre block, helping increase attack and sustain while controlling unwanted feedback. This makes the G2622T equally comfortable with clean chords, blues, indie, alternative rock and more heavily driven guitar sounds.

A pair of Broad’Tron BT-3S humbucking pickups provides plenty of body and definition, while a push/pull coil split on the master volume opens up leaner, brighter textures. Add an anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge, Bigsby B70 vibrato, real bone nut and classic Gretsch control layout, and the result is a versatile electric guitar with plenty of character.

The Steel Olive gloss finish, tortoise pickguard, aged-white binding and nickel hardware give this version a particularly distinctive vintage-meets-modern appearance.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Gretsch
Series	Streamliner Collection
Model	G2622T
Finish	Steel Olive
Body Style	16" Double-Cut Centre Block
Body Material	Laminated Maple
Fingerboard	Laurel
Scale Length	24.75" / 629 mm
Pickups	2 x Broad’Tron BT-3S Humbuckers
Vibrato	Bigsby B70
Condition	New
Main Appeal	Centre-block versatility, coil splitting and Bigsby expression
Best For	Rock, blues, indie, alternative, pop, roots and studio work

What's Included?

• Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby, Steel Olive

• Factory-fitted Nickel Plated Steel .010–.046 strings

• ✘ Hard case not included

• ✘ Gig bag not included

• ✘ No additional accessories included

Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment

Every new electric guitar is checked before leaving Fair Deal Music.

For a centre-block electric guitar such as the G2622T, our checks cover the important playing and functional areas including pickup operation, three-way switching, individual pickup volume controls, master controls, push/pull coil-split function, tuning operation, bridge security, Bigsby movement and general playability.

Service / Setup Work

The guitar is checked and set up before leaving the shop.

As with any wooden instrument, setup can shift slightly during delivery because changes in temperature and humidity can affect neck relief, string height and tuning stability. Minor adjustment after arrival can therefore occasionally be beneficial depending on your playing preference and local environment.

Why Choose The Gretsch G2622T Streamliner?

Centre-Block Construction Balances Resonance And Control

The G2622T uses a chambered centre block inside its arched laminated maple body. This gives you more of the physical response associated with a semi-hollow guitar while improving attack, sustain and resistance to unwanted feedback when stage volume or gain increases.

Broad’Tron BT-3S Humbuckers

The Broad’Tron BT-3S pickups use a combination of Alnico 5 and Alnico 2 magnets. They are voiced for a strong midrange, controlled but full low end and clear highs, giving the G2622T enough authority for driven rock while remaining articulate for cleaner styles.

Push/Pull Coil Split Expands The Available Sounds

Pulling the master volume control activates the coil split, giving you a leaner alternative to the standard humbucker voices. This can be particularly useful for clean rhythm parts, effects-heavy playing and layered recordings where you want the guitar to occupy less sonic space.

Bigsby B70 For Expressive Vibrato

The Bigsby B70 provides smooth, subtle pitch movement that works beautifully for chord shimmer, atmospheric textures, rockabilly-influenced phrasing and expressive lead work.

Classic Gretsch Control Flexibility

Separate volume controls for the neck and bridge pickups let you balance each pickup individually, while the master volume and master tone make overall changes simple. It is a flexible arrangement once you become familiar with it and works particularly well for live playing.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Gretsch G2622T vs G2622 Streamliner V-Stoptail

The standard G2622 follows the same full-size centre-block concept but uses a fixed V-Stoptail rather than a Bigsby. Choose the G2622T if expressive vibrato is part of your playing or you specifically want the classic visual character of a Bigsby-equipped Gretsch. Choose the V-Stoptail version if you prefer a simpler fixed-tailpiece setup.

Gretsch G2622T vs G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr.

The G2655T Center Block Jr. takes a similar Streamliner formula into a smaller body and uses a Bigsby B50. It is the better choice for players who find larger semi-hollow guitars cumbersome. The G2622T offers the greater visual presence and physical feel of a full-size 16-inch instrument while retaining the same broad BT-3S pickup and coil-splitting concept.

Gretsch G2622T vs G5622T Electromatic Center Block

The G5622T Electromatic is the natural move further up the Gretsch centre-block family, with its own Electromatic specification and a chambered spruce centre block. The G2622T makes more sense for players prioritising value and modern Streamliner versatility, while the G5622T is aimed at players ready to step further into the Gretsch range.

Who Is The Gretsch G2622T Streamliner For?

The G2622T is particularly well suited to:

• Players looking for their first Gretsch electric guitar

• Guitarists moving from a solid-body to a centre-block design

• Blues and rock players wanting warmth without losing definition

• Indie and alternative musicians using delay, reverb and modulation

• Players who want a Bigsby-equipped guitar at an accessible level

• Gigging musicians who need better feedback control than a fully hollow guitar

• Recording musicians looking for several useful pickup textures from one instrument

• Guitarists who prefer vintage-inspired styling but still want contemporary versatility

It is a particularly strong option when you want something with more visual and tonal personality than a conventional solid-body without moving to the more specialised behaviour of a fully hollow electric guitar.

Playing Styles & Applications

The G2622T works comfortably across rock, blues, indie, alternative, pop, roots, rockabilly-influenced styles and general studio work.

In full humbucker mode, the BT-3S pickups offer enough body and output for crunchy rhythm playing and singing lead tones. The bridge position brings additional attack and definition, while the neck pickup provides a smoother option for clean chords, blues leads and warmer melodic playing.

Engaging the coil split can help cleaner rhythm parts cut through an arrangement or give modulation and time-based effects a lighter starting tone.

The Bigsby adds another dimension entirely. Pair the G2622T with tremolo, delay or reverb and subtle vibrato movement can turn simple chords into atmospheric textures.

Centre Block vs Hollow Body: Which Gretsch Guitar Should You Choose?

A centre-block guitar uses a solid structural section through the middle of the body while retaining open or chambered areas around it. This creates a useful middle ground between the controlled response of a solid-body and the resonance associated with hollow construction.

If you regularly play with overdrive, distortion or higher stage volumes, a centre-block model such as the G2622T is usually the more versatile choice. A fully hollow Gretsch is better suited to players who prioritise maximum hollow-body response and traditional acoustic resonance.

Looking for advice on choosing between a Gretsch Streamliner, Electromatic, centre-block or hollow-body guitar? Our experienced team of musicians at Fair Deal Music can help by phone, online or in-store.

Compatibility & Practical Buying Advice

The G2622T uses a standard 1/4-inch instrument output, making it compatible with conventional guitar amplifiers, pedalboards, audio interfaces and wireless guitar systems.

The BT-3S pickups provide a strong foundation for overdrive, boost and distortion, while the coil split gives you another option for effects such as chorus, phaser, tremolo, delay and reverb.

The Bigsby B70 should be viewed as an expressive vibrato rather than a system intended for extreme pitch dives. Small, controlled movements are where this design really comes into its own.

For players wanting fitted protection, Gretsch specifies the G2622T Gretsch Hardshell Case and G2162 Hollow Body Gig Bag as compatible optional accessories.

Story & Context

The Gretsch Streamliner Collection takes recognisable elements from the company's long history of hollow and semi-hollow electric guitars and combines them with features intended to suit contemporary players.

On the G2622T, classic Gretsch visual cues such as the arched body, F-holes, Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays, body binding, Radio control knobs and Bigsby vibrato are combined with the more modern Broad’Tron BT-3S pickup platform and push/pull coil splitting.

This makes the G2622T less of a strict vintage recreation and more of a modern interpretation of the Gretsch centre-block idea. It retains the visual personality that attracts players to the brand while providing enough output, feedback resistance and switching versatility for modern rock, alternative music and studio work.

The Steel Olive finish pushes that concept further visually, pairing traditional Gretsch detailing with a less conventional colour that helps the guitar stand apart from more familiar sunburst and black semi-hollow designs.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Gretsch
Series	Streamliner Collection
Model	G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby
Model Number	2807250530
Orientation	Right-Handed
Colour	Steel Olive
Number of Strings	6
Body Build	Centre Block
Cutaway	Double Cutaway
Body Material	Laminated Maple
Body Top	Arched Laminated Maple
Body Back	Arched Laminated Maple
Body Finish	Gloss
Body Depth	1.75" / 44.45 mm
Body Binding	Aged White with B/W/B Purfling
Bracing	Centre Block
Neck Material	Nato
Neck Construction	Set-Neck
Neck Finish	Gloss
Neck Shape	Soft C
Neck Binding	Aged White
Scale Length	24.75" / 629 mm
Fingerboard Material	Laurel
Fingerboard Radius	12" / 305 mm
Position Inlays	Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Number of Frets	22
Fret Size	Medium Jumbo
Nut Material	Bone
Nut Width	1.6875" / 42.86 mm
Bridge Pickup	Broad’Tron BT-3S
Neck Pickup	Broad’Tron BT-3S
Pickup Configuration	Broad’Tron / Broad’Tron
Pickup Colour	Nickel
Controls	Neck Pickup Volume, Bridge Pickup Volume, Master Tone, Master Volume
Coil Split	Push/Pull Master Volume
Pickup Switching	3-Position Toggle
Position 1	Bridge Pickup
Position 2	Bridge and Neck Pickups
Position 3	Neck Pickup
Bridge	Anchored Adjusto-Matic
Tailpiece	Bigsby B70
Tuning Machines	Die-Cast Sealed
Hardware Finish	Nickel
Pickguard	3-Ply Tortoise
Control Knobs	Gretsch Radio Knobs
Switch Tip	Black
Strap Buttons	Standard
Strings	Nickel Plated Steel .010–.046

Power Requirements

The Gretsch G2622T Streamliner uses passive electronics, so no battery or external power supply is required.

Simply connect the guitar to your amplifier, pedalboard or audio interface using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.

Fair Deal Music Verdict

★★★★★ 5/5

The Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby in Steel Olive is an excellent choice for guitarists who want a visually distinctive centre-block guitar without sacrificing everyday versatility.

Its biggest strength is how many roles it can cover. The BT-3S humbuckers provide enough weight for rock and blues, the coil split adds useful lighter textures, the centre block helps when gain increases and the Bigsby adds an expressive element that a conventional fixed-bridge guitar cannot offer.

Best suited for: Players wanting semi-hollow character, Bigsby expression and a versatile alternative to a conventional solid-body guitar.

Customers usually upgrade from: Entry-level solid-body or semi-hollow electric guitars when they want more character, flexibility and stage presence.

Most commonly paired with: Overdrive, reverb, tremolo, delay, modulation and a responsive clean or vintage-style guitar amplifier.

Our tip: Set the neck and bridge pickup volumes differently and use the three-way selector to move between contrasting sounds. The Gretsch control layout becomes particularly useful once you treat each pickup volume as part of your live setup.

Showroom feedback: The full-size body gives the G2622T a substantial semi-hollow feel, but the centre-block construction makes it far more manageable when gain and volume increase. Steel Olive with the tortoise pickguard is also an excellent option for players who want a Gretsch that looks noticeably different without becoming overly flashy.

Why Buy From Fair Deal Music?

When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.

From our Birmingham showroom, our knowledgeable musician-led team helps players choose guitars and equipment that genuinely suit the way they play. Whether this is your first Gretsch, an addition to an existing collection or your first move into a centre-block guitar, we're here to provide straightforward advice before and after your purchase.

When you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:

• Expert advice from knowledgeable musicians

• Carefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment

• Competitive prices on leading music brands

• Secure UK-wide ordering and delivery

• Friendly support before and after your purchase

• A large Birmingham music showroom

• Decades of experience with both new and pre-owned musical equipment

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Simply get in touch with our team for a no-obligation valuation, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Gretsch G2622T handle overdrive and distortion?

Yes. Its centre-block construction and humbucking pickups make it a strong choice for driven sounds. The internal centre block helps keep the response more controlled than a completely hollow guitar as gain and stage volume increase.

What is the coil split useful for?

The coil split gives you a leaner alternative to the standard full humbucker sound. It can be especially useful for cleaner rhythm playing, layered recording and effects-heavy parts where you want greater definition.

Is the G2622T suitable for blues and rock?

Yes. The BT-3S pickups have enough midrange presence for overdriven blues and rock, while the centre-block design gives the guitar greater control when using more gain.

Is the Bigsby difficult to use?

The basic technique is straightforward. The Bigsby is designed for subtle expressive movement rather than extreme pitch changes, so gentle pressure on the arm is normally all that is required.

Is the 16-inch body comfortable to play?

That depends on your preference. The G2622T feels more substantial than a conventional solid-body guitar, but the double-cut design provides good fret access and the centre-block construction is designed to balance resonance with manageable weight. Players wanting something more compact should also consider the G2655T Center Block Jr.

What type of amplifier suits the G2622T?

It works with a wide variety of guitar amplifiers. A clean or vintage-style amp highlights its semi-hollow character and pickup definition, while a more driven setup can take advantage of the centre block and humbuckers for rock and alternative sounds.

Is the G2622T suitable for recording?

Yes. The combination of two humbuckers, independent pickup volumes, three-way switching and coil splitting gives you several genuinely useful starting tones for layering guitar parts.

How should I look after the Bigsby?

Keep the moving parts clean, use suitable strings and avoid forcing the vibrato beyond its intended range. Good string installation and correct setup are particularly important for consistent tuning performance.

Is the G2622T a good first Gretsch?

Yes. It delivers many of the visual and playing characteristics associated with Gretsch while its centre-block construction and versatile electronics make it suitable for a broad range of musical styles.

Should I choose the G2622T or smaller G2655T?

Choose the G2622T if you enjoy the look and feel of a full-size 16-inch centre-block guitar. Choose the G2655T if you want a more compact body that feels closer to a conventional solid-body guitar when seated or standing.

The Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby in Steel Olive offers a compelling combination of Gretsch style, centre-block practicality and modern tonal flexibility. From clean rhythm and atmospheric textures to blues, indie and driven rock, it has the range to become far more than a specialist semi-hollow guitar.