Gretsch 2814304517 Streamliner Jet Club Short-Scale Bass

The Gretsch Streamliner Jet Club Bass Single-Cut is a right-handed short-scale electric bass designed for players who want a compact, approachable instrument with classic solid-body styling. Its 30-inch scale length reduces the reach between frets compared with many full-scale basses. The Walnut Stain finish, Jet body shape, and nickel hardware give it a distinctive vintage-inspired appearance.

This bass is well suited to beginners, guitarists adding bass to their setup, and experienced players who prefer the feel of a short-scale instrument. A nato body and bolt-on nato neck provide the core construction, while the slim C neck profile supports a familiar playing feel. The 12-inch-radius laurel fingerboard carries 20 medium-jumbo frets for bass lines, chord work, and melodic playing.

Gretsch equips the Jet Club Bass with Low Down single-coil bass pickups in the neck and bridge positions. This SS pickup layout supports a range of sounds from warm, rounded low end to more direct and articulate tones. Separate pickup volume controls let players blend the two pickups, while the master tone control adjusts overall treble response.

The instrument uses a genuine bone nut, nickel-plated steel strings, die-cast sealed tuning machines, and a four-saddle adjustable top-load bridge. Together, these components provide the platform for routine tuning and intonation adjustment. The bridge design also allows each string saddle to be adjusted individually.

As part of a bass rig, the Streamliner Jet Club Bass connects to a bass amplifier or recording interface through its instrument output. Its short scale and dual-pickup control layout make it a practical choice for home practice, rehearsals, live performance, or adding bass tracks to recordings. Optional Gretsch gig bag and hardshell case accessories are available separately.

Key Features

• 30-Inch Short Scale: Shorter scale length creates a more compact playing feel.
• Low Down Pickups: Dual single-coil bass pickups provide neck-and-bridge tonal options.
• Independent Volumes: Blend neck and bridge pickup output levels directly.
• Master Tone Control: Adjusts the instrument's overall high-frequency character.
• Adjustable Four-Saddle Bridge: Individual saddles support setup and intonation adjustments.
• Laurel Fingerboard: 12-inch-radius fingerboard has 20 medium-jumbo frets.

Design & Installation

The Jet Club Bass uses a solid nato body with a single-cutaway Jet body shape and gloss Walnut Stain finish. Its bolt-on nato neck has a gloss finish, slim C profile, bone nut, and pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail position inlays. Visual details include nickel hardware, Gretsch knurled radio knobs, and a two-ply black pickguard with a gold Gretsch logo.

This is an electric bass instrument rather than a mounted vehicle-audio component, so no vehicle installation is required. For setup, tune the installed .040-.095 nickel-plated steel strings and use the adjustable bridge saddles for standard action and intonation service as needed. A bass amplifier, instrument cable, and any preferred effects or recording equipment are selected separately for use in a playing or recording system.