Gretsch Guitars Streamliner Cateye Center Block Black Hardware Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Olive Drab
Gretsch's affordable hollowbody with a center block for feedback resistance, Broad'Tron pickups, and retro Cateye soundholes. Delivers classic Gretsch jangle and twang with modern playability and striking Olive Drab finish.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Center block construction provides hollow-body character with semi-solid feedback resistance
- +Broad'Tron humbuckers deliver warm, articulate Gretsch tones with surprising output for rock applications
- +Unique Olive Drab finish with black hardware creates standout stage presence
- +Cateye soundholes and vintage aesthetics capture iconic Gretsch cool factor
- +Anchored Bigsby B70 tailpiece offers vintage vibrato without tuning nightmares
- +Exceptional value at $599 for a genuine Gretsch hollowbody
Cons
- −Broad'Tron pickups lack the sparkle and clarity of higher-end FilterTron or TV Jones pickups
- −Korean build quality is solid but finishing and fretwork can be inconsistent
- −Bigsby, even anchored, still requires patience and proper setup for tuning stability
- −Limited edition status may affect resale and replacement part availability
The Verdict
The Streamliner Cateye is Gretsch proving you don’t need $3,000 to get into the hollowbody game. The Olive Drab finish alone makes this thing a head-turner, and the tones are pure Gretsch—chimey, twangy, and full of character. The Broad’Trons won’t satisfy purists chasing vintage FilterTron magic, but they’re perfectly usable for rock, indie, and roots music. At $599, this is the gateway Gretsch that doesn’t feel like a compromise. Just budget for a proper setup and maybe a pickup upgrade down the line, and you’ll have a guitar that looks and sounds way more expensive than it is.
