Key Features
- Gigantic sound with clear sustain thanks to resonant body and spruce centre block
- A complete range of tones to use in your music with super-versatile Full'Tron pickups
- Apply an experimental edge to your playing using an authentic Bigsby tremolo
- Built for performance, this is Gretsch's guitar-crafting mastery at its best
Gretsch G6659TFM Players Editon Broadkaster Jr, Bourbon Flame Overview
Massive, wide-ranging sound at the highest volumes. The Gretsch G6659TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Jr employs a number of premium features to ensure that it's the ideal instrument to use in your live performances. Starting with a hollowbody construction, Gretsch bring tremendous acoustic-style resonance into the Broadkaster, ensuring your tone is always full and rich.
This is emphasised by a chambered spruce centre block, adding excellent sustain to your playing - perfect for soloing. You can use both ferocious growl and sparkling brightness in your music thanks to U.S.-designed Full'Tron pickups, which are sensationally versatile and deliver a gigantic range of sounds. And experiment further using a top-of-the-range Bigsby tremolo. You've never had this much choice over your sound before.
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Full Description
View Full DescriptionSonic power and undeniable definition
Classic Gretsch chime, it's unmistakable. So this Players Edition gives you just that - delicious Gretsch tonal goodness that you know and love. Expect a full-spectrum sonic range with bite, growl, and persona like no other, allowing you to deliver breathtaking presence with sound that'll grab the attention of any crowd. Responsive, classic, addictive. The G6659TFM also oozes brilliance, balance, and a splash of mid-range concentration for unleashing distorted and overdriven sounds at maximum volume. Full-on Full'Trons, they're immensely powerful.
In your control
You want your tone to define you. You want your audience to feel what you play. So to ensure your performance is specifically tailored to you, this Players Edition features essential controls that allow you to really put your own stamp on performance. Giving you complete tonal control, and sound sculpting options, right at your fingertips. Versatility defined. Explore the sonic possibilities of individual pickup volume controls, while a master tone and master volume offers universal control over your tone. So dig deep, get creative, and break the mould with Gretsch.
The Holy Grail of tremolo
Where do we start with the Bigsby? It's been seen on some of the most iconic guitars of all time. It's been used by some of the most legendary players ever. And it really has stood the test of time. There's still nothing like a Bigsby for bringing a bit of tremolo magic to your playing. Explore thunderous thump, and classic twang like no other. There's simply nothing that can recreate that iconic sonic flavour. Plus, it's a piece of hardware that will forever be etched in your mind as a classy, premium edge to your electric. You can also be sure that the Anchored Adjusto-Matic bridge will keep your strings in tune, even when you're going wild with the whammy bar. With a resonant lightweight hollow body, classy 'F' holes, and breathtaking style, this Gretsch Players Edition is one dreamy instrument that once experienced, you simply won't live without.
Crafted for greatness
Gretsch know what players expect from their performance. Which is why they consistently go above and beyond to guarantee an exceptional feel, throughout all their guitar models. Made with a laminate flame maple body, you get all the delicious brightness and scintillating sustain. So expect to hear that shimmer and resonance shine through, performance after performance.
The Player Edition's body also provides a lightweight feel, ensuring you do nothing more than perform your way. Roam the stage, or rehearsal room with a fantastic feeling of weightlessness, and never be restricted with the Gretsch G6659TFM. Plus, thanks to a sleek cutaway design, you can enjoy effortless access to the upper frets, and really deliver those powerful solos and leads. As for the neck, it's all about sleekness. It allows for rapid riff-playing and chord transitions, so explore to your heart's content, as this is platform that wants you to excel at what you love - music. Plus, a sleek standard ''U''-shaped neck fits snug in the palm of your hand for a comfortable and secure grip, meaning you can take control of each note you play. More precision, no restriction.
Protection included
An instrument of such class needs protecting. Which is why this Players Edition comes with a deluxe hardshell case. Take your cherished instrument anywhere, with the peace of mind that it’ll be in pristine condition every time you play. Preventing scratching, scraping, or any other damage to your Gretsch, the deluxe hardshell case allows you to say hello to stress-free transportation, and wave goodbye to stressful travelling. This is nothing but incredible protection for your instrument. No worries. No panic. Just the excitement of performance, the way it should be.
Specifications
Body
- Model Name: Gretsch G6659TFM Players Editon Broadkaster Jr, Bourbon Flame
- Model Code: 2401700878
- Collection: Professional
- Body Material: Laminated Flame Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Centre Block: Chambered Spruce
- Colour: Bourbon Flame
- Upper Bout: 10.4375"
- Lower Bout: 14"
- Waist: 8.75"
Neck and Fingerboard
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Profile: Standard "U"
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- No. of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Inlays: Aged Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
- Scale Length: 24.6"
Hardware and Electronics
- Nut Material: GraphTech TUSQ XL
- Nut Width: 1.6875"
- Tuning Machines: Gotoh Locking Tuners
- Bridge: Anchored Adjusto-Matic
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B7CP String-Thru
- Bridge Pickup: Full'Tron (Bridge)
- Neck Pickup: Full'Tron (Neck)
- Pickup Switch: 3-Position Toggle
- Switching: Position 1: Bridge Pickup, Position 2: Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3: Neck Pickup
- Controls: Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
- Control Knobs: Arrow
- Hardware Colour: Nickel
Miscellaneous
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .010 - .046 Gauges
- Case: G6241JR Deluxe Hardshell (Included)
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