Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH

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Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH

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Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH

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Product Info

Article Number: 609309
Brand: Gretsch
Model: Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH
Price: $3,441.90

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This Broadkaster Junior is a seriously refined instrument. The ebony board and Pro Twin Six pickups offer a vintage vibe with modern clarity and punch – perfect for players craving a Gretsch tone without the full-size body. It’s a premium-priced guitar geared towards rock, blues, and roots players who appreciate quality and character.

Product Description

  • Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH
  • Electric Guitar
  • Style: Semi Hollowbody junior with cutaway
  • Body: Maple
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Ebony
  • Fingerboard inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
  • Neck profile: Standard "U"
  • Fingerboard radius: 305 mm (12")
  • Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
  • Nut width: 42.86 mm (1.6875")
  • Nut: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
  • 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Pickups: Two Pro Twin Six humbuckers
  • Two volume controls
  • One master volume control
  • One master tone control
  • 3-way toggle switch
  • Gold Plexi pickguard with gold Gretsch logo
  • Adjusto-Matic bridge with Bigsby B7GP Tremolo
  • Gotoh locking machine heads
  • Gold hardware
  • Strings: Nickel-plated steel .010 - .046
  • Colour: Midnight Sapphire
  • Includes G6241JR Deluxe case
PROS
  • • Ebony fingerboard provides exceptional clarity and sustain; a real upgrade.
  • • Pro Twin Six humbuckers deliver a thick, articulate tone perfect for rock and blues.
  • • Gotoh locking tuners ensure rock-solid tuning stability, even with aggressive playing.
  • • Bigsby B7GP tremolo adds expressive vibrato without sacrificing tuning integrity.
CONS
  • • Maple body construction can make it somewhat dense; a strap is a must.
  • • The 'U' neck profile might not suit players preferring a slimmer, modern feel.
  • • Semi-hollow design limits versatility for extreme high-gain genres.

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Key Features

Body Material Maple
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Ebony
Pickups Pro Twin Six Humbuckers
Scale Length 628 mm (24.75")
Frets 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Adjusto-Matic with Bigsby B7GP Tremolo
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The 'U' shape is more substantial than the slimmer 'C' profiles found on some modern Gretsches, offering a vintage feel but may be less comfortable for smaller hands.
While versatile, they're designed for classic tones; high-gain distortion might sound muddy, though they handle crunchy rhythm well.
Yes, the B7GP offers improved tuning stability and a smoother action compared to earlier Bigsby models, making vibrato more controllable.

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