Synchromatic Guitars

Synchromatic guitars is a line of arch top guitars manufactured by Gretsch. The Synchromatic series was first developed in 1939 and was put on display at the New York World's Fair.

Prior to the fair, Gretsch as a company, was primarily known for manufacturing mediocre guitars. The introduction of their Synchromatic line however, catapulted the company as one of the finest orchestral guitar makers in the United States.

The distinct design of Synchromatic guitars were highly influenced by the era's fascination with dynamism and speed. This type of style first materialized with vehicles that featured aerodynamic shapes. Gretsch applied this design to their guitars while fusing in a jazz-inspired feature. The result was perfect guitar with a curvilinear shape. The other guitar parts were also improved by creating a “non pressure” asymmetrical neck and a chromatic tail piece.

The aesthetic qualities of Gretsch's Synchromatic line also proves to be functional. The streamlined guard plates as well as its carved top provides both ease and excellent acoustic sounds.

This unique and functional design remained from model to model. Each model however, varies when it comes to size and of course, price. Among their most popular guitar is the Synchromatic 160 which features curvilinear appointments and cat's eye sound hole.