Synchromatic
Synchromatic 400
Built in 1939, the Synchromatic 400 was created during what is known as the early period of the vintage Synchros. This period, which is usually defined as the time between 1939 and early World War II, saw a number of Synchromatic guitars being built. These instruments, as opposed to those built between WWII and 1951 [...]
Vintage Gretsch Synchromatic 200
The Gretsch Synchormatic 200 offered a middle value price point within the Synchromatic line. All early Synchromatics were named according to their opening price point and so at $200, the Synchro 200 gave the customer the sound and look of the Synchromatic 400 at one-half the cost. When it debuted in 1939, the 200 was [...]
Vintage Gretsch Synchromatic 100
The Gretsch Synchromatic line of archtops came to market in 1939 and was positioned to go head to head with market leader Gibson Guitars. The Synchromatic 100 debuted at a $100 price point and was the most uncharacteristic model in the Synchromatic series. Unlike all of the other Synchromatics, the 100 did not feature the [...]
The Synchromatic 300
Being the middle child can often cause you to be overlooked, but that’s not the case with the Gretsch Synchromatic 300. While it’s smaller than the Synchromatic 400, that doesn’t mean it’s any less of a guitar. Both the 300 and 400 models first appeared in 1939. The Synchromatic 300 measured 17 inches and had [...]