Gretsch 6040 Synchromatic 400 Archtop guitar – U.S.A. – 1939

Gretsch 6040 Synchromatic 400 Archtop guitar - The Guitar Database

TYPE

Acoustic Hollow Body Archtop guitar

FEATURES

Spruce top, maple sides, laminated maple neck

Ebony fretboard

INFORMATION

The Synchromatics were immediately recognizable by their harp-shaped tailpieces, asymmetrical necks and the striking stepped bridge influenced by the art deco movement. Number 100 was the standard model. No. 400 was the most expensive, designed to compete with Gibson’s Super 400.

Last updated on 27 April 2020
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