Gretsch Streamliner FSR CB Jr. MintMet
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Gretsch
Streamliner FSR CB Jr. MintMet
Product Info
Article Number:
585588
Brand:
Gretsch
Model:
Streamliner FSR CB Jr. MintMet
Category:
Semiacoustic Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Streamliner Junior is a seriously fun guitar—it nails that classic Gretsch vibe at an affordable price. The Broad'Tron pickups are the stars here, delivering a warm, chunky tone perfect for rockabilly, blues, and vintage-flavored rock. It's a great choice for players wanting that iconic Gretsch sound without the high-end price tag.
Product Description
- Gretsch Streamliner FSR CB Jr. MintMet
- Hollow Body Electric Guitar
- Style: Junior Hollow Body
- Body: Maple
- Body and top: Maple laminated
- Neck: Nato
- Fingerboard: Laurel
- Finngerboard inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
- Fingerboard radius: 12" (305 mm)
- Scale: 24.75 (629 mm)
- Nut width: 1.6875" (43 mm)
- Bone nut
- Neck Profile: Soft "C"
- 22 Medium jumbo frets
- Pickups: 2 Broad'Tron BT-3S humbuckers
- Control: Master Volume
- Master tone and individual pickup volume controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Pickguard: 1-ply Cream
- Bigsby B50 tremolo
- Sealed DieCast machine heads
- Nickel hardware
- Colour: Mint Metallic
PROS
- • Broad'Tron pickups deliver a thick, creamy, vintage-flavored tone.
- • Maple laminate construction provides surprising resonance and sustain.
- • Soft 'inCin' neck profile offers a comfortable playing experience for many.
- • Bigsby B50 tremolo adds classic Gretsch vibrato and expression.
CONS
- • Maple laminate body can be somewhat prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • Nato neck, while stable, isn't as premium as mahogany or maple.
- • Limited pickup switching options restrict tonal versatility somewhat.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Maple laminate
Neck Material
Nato
Fingerboard
Laurel
Pickups
2 Broad'Tron BT-3S humbuckers
Scale Length
24.75 in
Frets
22 Medium jumbo
Bridge
Bigsby B50 tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Broad'Trons have a more mid-focused and slightly warmer character, lacking the extreme high-end of some modern humbuckers but offering a distinct vintage chime.
The 'inCin' profile is generally considered comfortable, but some players with very large hands might find it a bit slender; it’s a good fit for most, though.
Like most vintage-style tremolos, the Bigsby B50 requires careful setup and may experience slight tuning instability with aggressive use, but it's manageable with proper maintenance.
