Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby CHRY

Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby CHRY review

The Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby CHRY is a Japanese-made, semi-hollow electric guitar finished in Deep Cherry Stain. Its listed price is $2,299, and it has been available since October 2024. The product data identifies it as semi-hollow rather than fully hollow, although its style is also listed as hollowbody. Those classifications describe different aspects of the listing, so the construction specification is the clearest guide: this is a semi-hollow guitar.

There are no customer reviews available for this product. This assessment therefore focuses on the published specifications and does not make claims about playing feel, sound quality, reliability, or buyer satisfaction. The item number is 594409.

Body and neck construction

The body is made from laminated maple, and the neck is maple. No separate top is specified. A rosewood fingerboard carries 22 medium-jumbo frets and pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail inlays. The neck has a standard U profile, with a 305 mm (12-inch) fingerboard radius. These measurements establish the basic layout, but they cannot predict how the neck will feel to a particular player.

The scale length is 625 mm (24.75 inches), and the nut measures 42.86 mm (1.6875 inches) across. A Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut is fitted. The combination of a stated scale and nut width gives shoppers useful dimensions for comparison, while the medium-jumbo fret specification identifies the fret category without claiming anything about fretwork quality.

The Cherry finish is described more specifically as Deep Cherry Stain. A silver plexiglass pickguard with a black Gretsch logo provides a contrasting detail. The hardware is nickel. The available specifications do not state the guitar's weight, body depth, or exact dimensions, so those details should be confirmed with the seller if they matter to a purchase decision.

Pickups and controls

Two PRO-FT Filter'Tron humbuckers are listed. The control layout consists of two volume controls, a master volume, and a master tone control, along with a three-way toggle switch. This gives the player separate volume adjustment for the two pickups plus overall volume and tone controls. The specifications do not describe pickup output, frequency response, or switching behavior beyond the three-way selector, so sound comparisons would go beyond the available evidence.

Bridge and tuning hardware

The bridge is an Adjusto-Matic, paired with a Bigsby B6GP String-Thru tremolo. Gotoh locking tuning machines are also specified. The tremolo and locking machines are identifiable hardware features, but the listing does not provide measurements for tuning stability or details about setup. Original strings are nickel-plated steel in a.011-.049 gauge set.

The Bigsby system is a defining part of the model's listed hardware, and the string-through designation is included in its full name. Buyers who have a particular preference for bridge adjustment, tremolo operation, or string changes should check the manufacturer's documentation or ask a dealer for setup-specific information. The specifications alone cannot establish how the guitar will perform under an individual player's technique.

Included case and purchase details

The guitar includes a G6241 Deluxe hardshell case. No gig bag is included. For storage and transport, the hard case is a practical inclusion, although the supplied data does not list its dimensions, interior features, or weight. The sales unit is one piece.

At $2,299, this model sits in a price range where shoppers may want to compare construction, electronics, hardware, and included accessories directly with other guitars. The published specification sheet gives a clear account of the main components, but it does not provide information on factory setup, warranty terms, country-specific service, or production tolerances. Confirm those points with the retailer before ordering.

Technical assessment

The documented configuration is specific: a laminated maple semi-hollow body, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, two PRO-FT Filter'Tron humbuckers, an Adjusto-Matic bridge, and a Bigsby B6GP String-Thru tremolo. Its 24.75-inch scale, 12-inch fingerboard radius, 42.86 mm nut, and 22 medium-jumbo frets provide useful reference points for players comparing neck and fretboard dimensions. The included G6241 Deluxe hardshell case adds a named storage accessory.

There is not enough evidence here to rate its tone, comfort, craftsmanship, or value in use. With no customer feedback supplied, the fairest conclusion is a specification-based one: the Gretsch Pro Tennessean Bigsby CHRY offers a clearly identified semi-hollow construction and a detailed set of Gretsch-branded electronics and hardware. A hands-on inspection and a confirmed setup are the next steps for evaluating whether its dimensions and configuration suit an individual player.