Gretsch EMTC Premier Jet CLRVYNT

Gretsch EMTC Premier Jet CLRVYNT review

The Gretsch EMTC Premier Jet CLRVYNT pairs a chambered mahogany body with a maple top and a set mahogany neck. Its blue finish, named Clairvoyant, is described by one owner as shifting between blue and purple depending on the viewing angle, with subtle sparkle. That gives the guitar a distinctive visual character without changing the familiar single-cut outline suggested by the Premier Jet name.

The reported price is 635, and the model has been available since March 2026. At that price, the specification list stands out for its ebony fingerboard, locking bridge, locking tuners, and two Sphera Twin Six humbuckers. The supplied information does not identify a currency, so the price is best treated as the listed figure rather than tied to a market.

Construction and playing feel

The neck uses a Performance C profile and is joined to the body rather than bolted on. The 632 mm scale length is a short scale compared with the common 648 mm guitar scale. Gretsch specifies a compound fingerboard radius that runs from 254 mm to 355.6 mm, equivalent to a 10-inch to 14-inch radius. The flatter radius toward the upper frets is intended to accommodate different playing positions across the neck.

There are 22 medium-jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays on the ebony fingerboard. At the nut, the width is 42.86 mm, with a Graph Tech NuBone nut. The owner's report describes the guitar as arriving well adjusted, with no setup work needed straight out of the box. That is one user's experience, not a guarantee that every example will arrive in the same condition, but it is a useful indication of the reported first impression.

Pickups and controls

The two Sphera Twin Six humbuckers form the core of the guitar's sound. The control layout includes a master volume with treble bleed and a push-pull switch for the Lumen filter, two no-load tone controls, and a three-way pickup selector. The treble bleed is designed to retain more treble as the volume is turned down. The Lumen filter adds a separate tonal option through the push-pull control, although the supplied specifications do not detail its full operating range.

The owner particularly praised the volume control, describing its response as precise across its full range and easy to adjust with a light touch while playing. They also reported a broad range of available sounds and a strong, distinctive voice. Those comments are subjective, but they point to the controls as a practical part of the instrument rather than a set of features that only looks extensive on a spec sheet.

Hardware and setup details

A LockDown locking bridge is paired with sealed die-cast locking tuners. The guitar has no tremolo, so the bridge setup is a fixed design. Nickel hardware, a black plexiglass pickguard, and nickel-plated steel strings in.010 to.046 gauge complete the listed hardware and setup. No case or gig bag is included, so buyers should account for a suitable protective option separately.

The finish report is especially notable because the owner says the color changes with the viewing angle. The same feedback describes the build as clean and high quality, with no visible flaws. There is no independent inspection data in the supplied information, so that assessment should be read as a single buyer's account rather than a production-wide quality finding.

Verdict

The Gretsch EMTC Premier Jet CLRVYNT has a clear technical identity: a chambered mahogany body, maple top, short-scale set neck, ebony fingerboard, twin humbuckers, and a control set that includes a push-pull Lumen filter. The locking bridge and tuners add stability-oriented hardware, while the fixed bridge keeps the design straightforward. Its finish also appears to be a strong selling point for players who want a color that changes subtly under different light.

The available hands-on feedback is enthusiastic. The owner reports excellent setup, quality construction, a highly responsive volume control, and a powerful, distinctive sound, even comparing it favorably with an Epiphone Les Paul Standard. That comparison reflects personal preference, not a measured ranking. For a buyer considering this model, the most relevant points to verify in person are the feel of the Performance C neck, the behavior of the Lumen filter, and whether the humbucker voice suits their playing. At the listed price of 635, it presents a detailed specification and a compelling first-owner report, with the main practical omission being the lack of an included case or gig bag.