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 another weapon in the Gretsch arsenal designed to go head to head with the archtop giant Gibson.
As a general rule you break vintage Synchromatics into three periods: 1939 - early 1940's - late 1940's - 1951 & 1951 - 1953. In the last period the Synchros began losing a number of the more deluxe characteristics such as the "cat's eye" soundholes.
While relatively few Synchromatics were made over their short lifespan, they quickly established their legendary status among archtop acoustic guitars.
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