Gretsch Synchromatic Nashville CG

Gretsch Synchromatic Nashville CG review

The Gretsch Synchromatic Nashville CG is a fully hollow electric guitar with a laminated maple body and top, a maple neck, and an ebony fingerboard. Its Cadillac Green finish and gold-colored hardware give it a distinctive look, while two Hi-Fidelity Filter'Tron humbuckers and a Bigsby tremolo define the main parts of its playing setup. The guitar includes a deluxe case and is listed at $1,090.

There is a notable specification discrepancy worth checking before purchase. One listing gives the scale as 648 mm, while the detailed specifications state 625 mm (24.6 inches). Those are different measurements, so confirm the scale length with the seller if it matters to your choice. The instrument is listed as available since October 2025, with item number 620313.

Construction and appearance

The body and top are laminated maple, and the guitar has a set maple neck. Its ebony fingerboard carries pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays and has a 305 mm (12-inch) radius. The neck profile is a soft C, and the fingerboard has 22 medium jumbo frets. A stated nut width of 42.9 mm (1.69 inches) provides another useful fit reference for players comparing necks.

Gold sparkle binding with black-and-white purfling frames the body. The gold-colored Plexi pickguard carries a gold Gretsch logo, and the hardware is gold colored. One owner's first impression of the finish was that it looked very dark and plain green under ordinary lighting. The shimmer became much more visible in the right light, creating a striking difference in appearance. That observation matters if you are choosing the guitar from photos: the finish effect may not show consistently in every setting.

Pickups and controls

The two Hi-Fidelity Filter'Tron humbuckers are arranged in the familiar bridge and neck positions. The control layout includes separate volume controls for the pickups, a master volume, a master tone, and a three-way toggle switch. This gives the player pickup selection and level controls without adding a complicated switching system.

In the available owner feedback, the guitar was described as sounding beautiful, though no specific amplifier, genre, or pickup setting was provided. The reviewer also found that the master tone and individual pickup volume controls made little practical difference in their setup. They noted that the amplifier setup might have contributed. That is a useful qualification: control response depends partly on the rest of the signal chain, so this report does not establish how the controls will behave with every amplifier.

Playing feel and tuning

The same owner reported that the guitar played beautifully and stayed in tune very well. That is encouraging for a hollowbody fitted with a Bigsby tremolo, since tuning stability is a frequent concern for players who use a vibrato arm. The guitar ships with nickel-plated steel strings in a.011,.049 gauge, and Grover Super Rotomatic tuning machines are fitted.

The Bigsby adds vibrato without changing the guitar's basic control layout. Players considering one should still try the arm and string response in person when possible, since feel and preferred setup vary. The supplied feedback supports a positive impression of tuning stability, but it does not provide details about string changes, setup adjustments, or how heavily the tremolo was used.

A reported pickguard buzz

One owner encountered a specific fit issue after several days: the pickguard and neck pickup began to buzz because they were installed very close together. Adjusting the pickguard mounting reduced the problem, but the gap remained small and the noise returned occasionally. This is the clearest caution in the feedback. It describes one guitar, not a confirmed problem across the model, but buyers should listen for unwanted vibration around the neck pickup and pickguard during a hands-on check.

Verdict

The Synchromatic Nashville CG combines a fully hollow laminated maple build with an ebony fingerboard, two Filter'Tron humbuckers, and a Bigsby tremolo. Its Cadillac Green finish can shift from subdued to visibly shimmering depending on the light, and reported playability and tuning stability are strong points. The possible pickguard buzz deserves attention, and the conflicting scale-length figures should be verified before ordering. At $1,090, it is worth inspecting the pickup and pickguard clearance and confirming the exact scale specification with the seller.