Gretsch Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH
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Gretsch
Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH
Product Info
Article Number:
609309
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
Pro Broadkaster JR LX MD SPH
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$3,441.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
