The 1948 Gretsch New Yorker Arch Top is a vintage archtop guitar that exemplifies Gretsch’s post-war craftsmanship. Made in Brooklyn, NY, this model is designed as an affordable yet stylish instrument for students and semi-professional players.
 
Body and Finish: The guitar features a sunburst lacquer finish on a laminated maple body with a laminated spruce top. The overall dimensions are 41 1/4 inches in length, 16 1/4 inches wide at the lower bout, and 3 7/16 inches deep, providing a well-balanced and resonant tone.
 
Neck and Fingerboard: The neck is made of maple and is notably slim, contributing to its comfortable playability. It has a 24 1/2-inch scale length and a 1 11/16-inch nut width, with an unbound rosewood fingerboard that complements the guitar's vintage feel.
 
Design Features: This New Yorker model boasts distinctive features, including a rounded headstock with an incised plastic headpiece and a refined tailpiece and pickguard. These design elements are reminiscent of the more upscale Gretsch "Synchromatic" series, adding a touch of elegance not found in later models.
 
Condition and Playability: Despite showing wear consistent with its age, this guitar remains in good playable condition. The frets display light wear, but it plays and sounds better than many typical 1950s New Yorkers. All hardware is original and intact, maintaining its vintage authenticity.
 
Overall, the 1948 Gretsch New Yorker Arch Top combines classic Gretsch style with solid playability and tone, making it a noteworthy example of post-war guitar design. This guitar has been setup by our in-house luthier, and is ready for the stage/studio!
 
Ships from Athens, Georgia.