Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX CDG

Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX CDG: Technical Review

The Gretsch Pro Broadkaster LX CDG is a green, double-cutaway semi-hollow electric guitar, listed as available since July 2025. Its maple body and top, ebony fingerboard, pair of Pro Twin Six humbuckers, and Bigsby vibrato define the instrument on paper. Gretsch lists the price as 2,979, without specifying a currency in the supplied details. The item number is 609317.

The specifications identify this model as semi-hollow, not fully hollow. That distinction is useful when comparing it with Gretsch guitars built around a fully hollow body. The available information does not give body dimensions, weight, internal bracing details, or measurements of the center block, so those construction specifics cannot be assessed here.

Body, Neck, and Fingerboard

The body and top are maple, matched with a maple neck. An ebony fingerboard carries 22 medium-jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlays. The neck has a standard U profile, while the fingerboard radius is listed as 305 mm, or 12 inches. This combination gives buyers concrete dimensions to compare with other guitars, though the supplied specifications do not include neck thickness measurements or fret dimensions.

There is a small discrepancy in the listed scale length. One specification gives 625 mm, while the detailed description states 628 mm, or 24.75 inches. Those figures are close, but they are not identical. Buyers who need an exact measurement should confirm it with Gretsch or the retailer before ordering. The nut width is listed as 42.86 mm, or 1.6875 inches, and the nut is a Graph Tech TUSQ XL model.

Pickups and Controls

Two Pro Twin Six humbuckers supply the guitar's pickup configuration. The control layout includes two volume controls, a master volume, a master tone, and a three-way toggle switch. The descriptions specify the controls and switching positions but do not provide pickup output, magnet type, wiring options, or coil-splitting functions. No such features should be assumed from the pickup name alone.

For a prospective buyer, the control arrangement is straightforward to compare against a preferred setup. The listed three-way switch offers pickup selection, while the separate volume controls and master controls provide distinct adjustment points. The source data does not clarify the exact function of each individual volume control or its relationship to the selector, so the manufacturer's wiring diagram would be the right reference for detailed setup questions.

Bridge, Vibrato, and Hardware

The bridge is an Adjusto-Matic paired with a Bigsby B7GP vibrato. Gold hardware is fitted throughout, with a gold Plexi pickguard carrying a gold Gretsch logo. Gotoh locking machine heads are also specified. These are identifiable hardware choices, but the supplied information does not include bridge radius, saddle material, vibrato range, or tuning-stability test results.

The factory strings are nickel-plated steel in a.010 to.046 gauge set. That is useful information for replacement-string planning, although the listed gauge does not establish which string brands are included or how the instrument is set up at the factory. A vibrato-equipped guitar may require attention to setup and string installation, but performance claims would need hands-on testing that is not available here.

Finish, Case, and Buying Details

The finish is Cadillac Green. The guitar includes a G6267 Gretsch 16-inch thin hollowbody case. The product data also marks the instrument as including a case and not including a bag, so buyers should not expect a separate gig bag in addition to the hard case.

Gretsch's specification sheet gives a solid basis for checking fit and feature requirements: semi-hollow construction, a maple body and neck, ebony fingerboard, 22 frets, twin humbuckers, and a Bigsby vibrato. It does not provide independent measurements or playing impressions. No customer reviews are available for this product, and there is no basis here for claims about its tone, comfort, build quality, or tuning stability.

The most important detail to verify before purchase is the scale-length difference between 625 mm and 628 mm. Beyond that, the listed materials, controls, hardware, finish, and included case make the model's configuration clear. This is a specification-based assessment only, not a report of a hands-on test.