Gretsch G2622T Streamliner™ Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby®, Laurel Fingerboard, Broad’Tron™ BT-3S Pickups, Arctic Blue

Quick Product Summary

The Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby in Arctic Blue combines unmistakable Gretsch styling with a versatile centre-block design built to handle everything from articulate clean sounds to driven rock tones.

Its full-size 16-inch double-cutaway body uses arched laminated maple construction surrounding a chambered centre block. This gives the G2622T some of the resonance and physical response associated with a semi-hollow guitar while improving sustain, attack and resistance to unwanted feedback.

A pair of Broad’Tron BT-3S humbucking pickups provides a powerful yet articulate foundation, while push/pull coil splitting on the master volume expands the available sounds further. Add a Bigsby B70 vibrato, anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge, real bone nut and classic Gretsch control layout, and the result is a highly flexible electric guitar with plenty of visual character.

The Arctic Blue gloss finish, aged-white binding and contrasting tortoise pickguard make this particular version especially distinctive.

At A Glance

Feature	Details
Brand	Gretsch
Series	Streamliner Collection
Model	G2622T
Finish	Arctic Blue
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	Semi-hollow response with centre-block control, coil splitting and Bigsby vibrato
Best For	Rock, blues, indie, alternative, pop, roots and effects-driven guitar

What's Included?

• Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby, Arctic Blue

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

• ✘ Hard case not included

• ✘ Gig bag not 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 of the instrument, including pickup operation, switching, individual volume controls, master controls, push/pull coil-split function, tuning operation, bridge and Bigsby movement, hardware security 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 transportation because changes in temperature and humidity can affect neck relief, action and tuning stability. Minor adjustment after delivery can occasionally be beneficial depending on personal playing preference and the environment in which the guitar is kept.

Why Choose The Gretsch G2622T Streamliner?

Centre-Block Construction For Greater Control

The G2622T combines an arched laminated maple body with a chambered centre block. This construction helps retain the lively feel of a semi-hollow guitar while giving the instrument greater attack, sustain and feedback resistance when amplifier volume or gain increases.

Broad’Tron BT-3S Humbucking Pickups

The Broad’Tron BT-3S pickups use a combination of Alnico 5 and Alnico 2 magnets and are designed to deliver strong mids, full but controlled lows and clear highs. They give the G2622T enough authority for rock while retaining useful definition for cleaner styles.

Push/Pull Coil Splitting

The master volume control incorporates a push/pull coil split, providing an additional set of leaner, more cutting sounds alongside the standard humbucker voices. This is particularly useful for clean rhythm work, effects-heavy playing and layered recording.

Bigsby B70 Vibrato

The Bigsby B70 adds expressive pitch movement without changing the essential Gretsch character of the instrument. Gentle chord shimmer, subtle lead vibrato and atmospheric movement are all easily accessible.

Full Gretsch-Style Control Layout

Individual neck and bridge pickup volume controls allow you to balance the two pickups independently, while master tone and master volume controls make global changes quick and easy. Once two contrasting sounds are set, you can switch between them without having to reset your amplifier or pedals.

Comparison Against Popular Alternatives

Gretsch G2622T vs Gretsch G2622 V-Stoptail

The G2622 V-Stoptail follows the same full-size Streamliner centre-block concept but replaces the Bigsby with a fixed V-Stoptail. Choose the G2622T if vibrato is an important part of your playing or you want the classic visual impact of a Bigsby. Choose the fixed-tailpiece G2622 if simplicity is the greater priority.

Gretsch G2622T vs Gretsch G2655T Streamliner Center Block Jr.

The G2655T takes the Streamliner centre-block formula into a smaller-bodied package while retaining BT-3S humbuckers and coil splitting. It is better suited to players wanting a more compact instrument, whereas the G2622T offers the visual presence and physical feel of a full-size 16-inch semi-hollow design.

Gretsch G2622T vs Gretsch G5622T Electromatic

The G5622T Electromatic is the natural move further up the Gretsch centre-block range. It uses Black Top Broad’Tron pickups, a chambered spruce centre block, maple neck, Graph Tech NuBone nut and master volume with treble-bleed circuitry.

The Streamliner G2622T is the stronger choice when value, BT-3S coil-splitting versatility and access to the full-size Gretsch centre-block format are the priorities. The G5622T is better suited to the player looking to move further into the Electromatic specification.

Gretsch G2622T vs A Solid-Body Humbucker Guitar

A conventional solid-body is generally more compact and mechanically controlled, while the G2622T offers a more resonant physical playing experience. The Gretsch is particularly attractive if you want humbucker power without losing the response, aesthetics and character associated with a semi-hollow-style body.

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 with good note definition

• Indie and alternative musicians using delays, reverbs and modulation

• Players who want a Bigsby-equipped guitar without moving into premium Gretsch pricing

• Gigging guitarists needing better feedback control than a fully hollow instrument

• Recording musicians looking for multiple useful pickup textures

• Guitarists who want vintage-inspired styling with contemporary switching versatility

Its broad tonal range also makes it a useful choice for players who need one distinctive guitar to cover several different roles.

Playing Styles & Applications

The G2622T is well suited to rock, blues, indie, alternative, pop, roots, rockabilly-influenced playing and general studio work.

In full humbucker mode, the BT-3S pickups have enough body and midrange presence for driven rhythm and lead sounds. The bridge position adds attack and definition, while the neck pickup gives you a smoother voice for blues, clean chord work and melodic playing.

The coil split is useful when a full humbucker occupies too much space in an arrangement, making the guitar especially adaptable for recording. Add delay, tremolo, chorus or reverb and the Bigsby becomes another expressive tool for creating atmospheric parts.

Centre Block vs Hollow Body: Which Type Of Gretsch Is Right For You?

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

For players using overdrive, distortion or higher stage volumes, a centre-block Gretsch such as the G2622T is generally the more practical option. A fully hollow Gretsch is better suited to someone who places maximum acoustic resonance and traditional hollow-body response above high-gain versatility.

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.

BT-3S humbuckers provide a strong platform for overdrive, boost and distortion, while the coil split makes cleaner effects such as chorus, tremolo, delay and reverb particularly useful.

The Bigsby B70 is best approached as an expressive vibrato rather than an extreme tremolo system. Small, controlled movements can add movement to sustained chords and lead lines without overwhelming the original note.

Gretsch lists dedicated optional G2622T hard case and G2162 Hollow Body gig bag solutions for players wanting fitted protection.

Story & Context

The Gretsch Streamliner Collection takes recognisable elements of classic Gretsch design and places them in guitars intended to offer broad tonal versatility at a more accessible point in the range. The G2622T brings that approach to the company's full-size double-cut centre-block format.

Traditional visual cues including F-holes, Neo-Classic thumbnail fingerboard inlays, body binding, Gretsch Radio control knobs and Bigsby vibrato sit alongside more contemporary features such as Broad’Tron BT-3S pickups and push/pull coil splitting.

That blend is central to the G2622T's appeal. It does not simply imitate one vintage Gretsch specification; instead, it gives players the look and physical character associated with the brand while providing enough output and switching flexibility for modern stage and studio use.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Brand	Gretsch
Series	Streamliner Collection
Model	G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby
Model Number	2807250583
Orientation	Right-Handed
Colour	Arctic Blue
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
Auxiliary Switching	Push/Pull Master Volume for Coil Split
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
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 Arctic Blue is a particularly strong option for players who want the unmistakable visual identity of a Gretsch without limiting themselves to traditional clean or low-gain sounds.

Its real strength is the combination of centre-block construction, Broad’Tron BT-3S pickups and coil splitting. It has enough body and output for rock, enough clarity for clean playing and enough switching flexibility to work as a genuinely useful studio guitar.

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 guitars when they want greater tonal character and a more distinctive instrument.

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

Our tip: Set contrasting neck and bridge pickup volumes and use the three-way selector to move quickly between them. The independent pickup volume controls are one of the most useful features of the Gretsch layout.

Showroom feedback: The 16-inch body gives the G2622T a substantial semi-hollow feel, while the centre block keeps it manageable when gain and stage volume increase. Arctic Blue with the tortoise pickguard is also a particularly distinctive combination for players who want something less conventional than a traditional sunburst or black finish.

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 offer 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 new and pre-owned musical equipment

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We're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar, keyboard, amplifier, drum kit or studio gear, your existing equipment could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.

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

It's an easy way to unlock the value of the gear you no longer use while making your next instrument even more affordable.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Gretsch G2622T fully hollow?

No. It uses centre-block construction, with a solid internal section through the centre of the body and chambered areas around it. This gives it greater resistance to feedback than a fully hollow electric guitar.

What do Broad’Tron BT-3S pickups sound like?

The BT-3S humbuckers are designed for strong mids, full but controlled bass response and clear highs. They have enough output for driven sounds while maintaining useful definition for clean playing.

Does the G2622T have coil splitting?

Yes. Pulling the master volume control activates the coil-split function, providing leaner sounds that complement the standard humbucking pickup voices.

What is a Bigsby B70 used for?

The Bigsby is designed for smooth, expressive vibrato. It works particularly well for gentle chord movement, subtle lead vibrato and atmospheric playing rather than extreme pitch dives.

Can the G2622T handle overdrive and distortion?

Yes. Its centre-block construction and humbucking pickups make it well suited to driven tones. The centre block also helps control unwanted feedback as stage volume and gain increase.

Is the G2622T suitable for a first Gretsch?

Yes. It provides many of the visual and playing characteristics associated with Gretsch while offering versatile electronics that can work across several styles.

Is a 24.75-inch scale comfortable for players used to Gibson-style guitars?

Yes. The 24.75-inch scale will feel familiar to many players accustomed to shorter-scale Gibson and Epiphone-style electric guitars.

How does the G2622T differ from the smaller G2655T?

The G2622T uses the larger full-size 16-inch centre-block body. The G2655T Center Block Jr. is the better option for players who want a more compact body while retaining a similar Streamliner concept.

Should I choose a Streamliner or Electromatic Gretsch?

Choose the Streamliner if you want strong value, versatile contemporary electronics and access to the essential Gretsch centre-block experience. An Electromatic is the logical step up when you specifically want its upgraded construction, electronics and hardware specification.

What string gauge is fitted from the factory?

The G2622T comes fitted with .010–.046 nickel-plated steel strings. A significant change in string gauge can require adjustments to neck relief, action and intonation.

The Gretsch G2622T Streamliner Center Block Double-Cut with Bigsby in Arctic Blue combines distinctive styling with enough versatility to make it far more than a specialist semi-hollow guitar. From clean rhythm work and blues to indie, alternative and driven rock, the centre-block body, flexible BT-3S electronics and Bigsby vibrato give players plenty of room to develop their own sound.