Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut Vintage White Electric Guitar

Quick Product Summary

The Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut in Vintage White brings a distinctive retro-inspired solid-body design together with powerful modern playability. Its solid mahogany body features sculpted bevelled contours for a comfortable playing feel, paired with a bolt-on mahogany neck and bound laurel fingerboard.

A pair of Gretsch Twin Six humbuckers with Alnico 5 magnets delivers plenty of punch, midrange presence and clarity, making the CVT equally capable of crisp clean sounds, muscular rhythm tones and driven lead work. A simple master volume, master tone and three-way pickup selector keep operation straightforward.

What Makes the Gretsch Electromatic CVT Special?

The CVT takes a less conventional route than many Gretsch guitars, combining a slim double-cut solid mahogany body with a fast-playing Performance “C” neck profile. The 24.6" scale provides a comfortable response, while the 12" radius fingerboard and medium-jumbo frets create a versatile platform for chords, riffs and lead playing.

Its Twin Six humbuckers are designed for strong output without sacrificing articulation, with a master volume treble-bleed circuit helping retain clarity when the guitar's overall volume is reduced. An adjustable wraparound bridge keeps the hardware streamlined while allowing accurate intonation adjustment.

Who Is It For?

The Gretsch Electromatic CVT is particularly well suited to:

• Rock, indie and alternative guitarists.

• Blues and garage-rock players.

• Guitarists wanting a distinctive double-cut solid-body.

• Players who prefer humbuckers with clarity and attack.

• Musicians looking for a comfortable shorter-scale guitar.

• Rhythm and lead players who prefer straightforward controls.

• Gretsch fans looking beyond the brand's traditional hollow and Jet designs.

• Players wanting a versatile gigging and recording instrument.

At A Glance

Feature	Specification
Series	Electromatic
Body Shape	CVT Double-Cut
Colour	Vintage White
Body	Mahogany
Neck	Mahogany, Performance “C”
Fingerboard	Laurel
Pickups	2 x Twin Six Humbuckers
Scale Length	24.6"
Bridge	Adjustable Wraparound
Hardware	Nickel
Orientation	Right-Handed

What’s Included?

• Gretsch Electromatic CVT Double-Cut Vintage White Electric Guitar

• Factory-fitted nickel-plated steel .010–.046 strings

Case or gig bag is not included.

Technical Specifications

General

• Brand: Gretsch

• Model: Electromatic CVT Double-Cut with Wraparound Tailpiece

• Model Number: 2511500505

• Series: Electromatic Collection

• Family: CVT

• Colour: Vintage White

• Orientation: Right-Handed

• Number of Strings: 6

Body

• Build: Solid Body

• Body Shape: CVT

• Cutaway: Double Cutaway

• Body Material: Mahogany

• Body Finish: Gloss

• Body Contours: Bevelled

• Body Binding: None

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Construction: Bolt-On

• Neck Shape: Performance “C”

• Neck Finish: Gloss

• Neck Binding: Aged White

• Fingerboard Material: Laurel

• Fingerboard Radius: 12" / 305 mm

• Scale Length: 24.6" / 625 mm

• Number of Frets: 22

• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo

• Nut Material: Graph Tech NuBone

• Nut Width: 1.6875" / 42.86 mm

• Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail

• Side Dots: Black

• Headstock Binding: Aged White

Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: Gretsch Twin Six Humbucker

• Neck Pickup: Gretsch Twin Six Humbucker

• Pickup Magnets: Alnico 5

• Pickup Configuration: HH

• Pickup Colour: Nickel

• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone

• Master Volume: Treble-Bleed Circuit

• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle

  • Position 1: Bridge Pickup

  • Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups

  • Position 3: Neck Pickup

• Electronics: Passive

Hardware

• Bridge: Adjustable Wraparound

• Tailpiece: Adjustable Wraparound

• Hardware Finish: Nickel

• Tuning Machines: Die-Cast Sealed

• Pickguard: 3-Ply Tortoise

• Control Knobs: Knurled Plain-Top Metal

• Switch Tip: Nickel

• Strap Buttons: Standard

• Strings: Nickel-Plated Steel, .010–.046

Power Requirements

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

Connect the guitar to a suitable guitar amplifier, effects setup or audio interface using a standard 1/4" instrument cable.

FAQs

What pickups are fitted to the Gretsch Electromatic CVT?

The guitar features two Gretsch Twin Six humbuckers using Alnico 5 magnets, providing strong midrange presence, crisp highs and a full low-end response.

Is the CVT a solid-body guitar?

Yes. The Electromatic CVT has a solid mahogany body with bevelled contours designed to improve playing comfort.

What neck profile does it have?

It uses Gretsch's Performance “C” neck shape, designed to provide a comfortable and relatively fast-playing feel.

What is the scale length?

The CVT has a 24.6" / 625 mm scale length, giving it a slightly more compact feel than many 25.5" scale electric guitars.

What is the fingerboard made from?

It features a laurel fingerboard with a 12" radius and Gretsch's distinctive pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail position markers.

What does the treble-bleed circuit do?

The master volume incorporates a treble-bleed circuit, helping retain high-frequency clarity when you reduce the guitar's overall volume.

What type of bridge does it use?

The guitar features an adjustable wraparound bridge, combining the bridge and tailpiece into a streamlined design while allowing intonation adjustment.

Does it have a tremolo or Bigsby?

No. This particular CVT uses a fixed adjustable wraparound bridge and does not have a Bigsby or tremolo system.

What styles of music does it suit?

The combination of mahogany construction and Twin Six humbuckers makes it particularly suitable for rock, blues, indie, alternative, garage and other styles that benefit from punchy humbucking tones.

Does it require a battery?

No. The pickups and controls are passive, so no battery is required.

What strings are fitted?

The guitar comes factory fitted with nickel-plated steel .010–.046 strings.

Is a case or gig bag included?

No. A case or gig bag is not included. Gretsch lists the G2164 Solid Body Gig Bag as a compatible optional accessory.

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