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Description

Gretsch’s time-honored “Broadkaster” name now adorns the flagship guitars of its center block lineup, crafted for full-spectrum sound at high volume with powerful new pickups and a chambered spruce center block that enhances body resonance for more organic tone and comfortably lighter weight.

Built to perform, the G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Center Block with String-Thru Bigsby and Flame Maple features a stunning tiger flame maple double-cutaway body with a matching headstock in handsome Stain finishes.

Two new U.S.-made Full’Tron pickups—created in conjunction with acclaimed pickup designer Tim Shaw—deliver full-spectrum sonic range with a growl unlike any other pickup, in addition to classic Gretsch chime, balance and brilliance with a dash of extra-mid concentration for powering through overdriven and distorted passages at full volume.

The G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster includes a hardshell case.
Gretsch Guitars G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Center Block Electric Guitar With String-Thru Bigsby and Flame Maple Dark Cherry Stain
Gretsch Guitars G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Center Block Electric Guitar With String-Thru Bigsby and Flame Maple Dark Cherry Stain
Gretsch Guitars G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Center Block Electric Guitar With String-Thru Bigsby and Flame Maple Dark Cherry Stain

Features

Body
  • Body shape: Double cutaway
  • Body type: Semi-hollow or chambered body
  • Body material: Laminated
  • Top wood: Not applicable
  • Body wood: Flame Maple
  • Body finish: Gloss
  • Orientation: Right handed
Neck
  • Neck shape: Standard U
  • Neck wood: Maple
  • Joint: Set-in
  • Scale length: 24.6 in.
  • Truss rod: Standard
  • Neck finish: Gloss
Fretboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Radius: 12 in.
  • Fret size: Medium
  • Number of frets: 22
  • Inlays: Thumbnail
  • Nut width: 1.69 in. (43 mm)
Pickups
  • Configuration: HH
  • Neck: Full’Tron
  • Middle: Not applicable
  • Bridge: Full’Tron
  • Brand: Gretsch
  • Active or passive pickups: Passive
  • Series or parallel: Series
  • Piezo: No
  • Active EQ: No
  • Special electronics: Treble bleed circuit, “no-load” tone control, “Squeezebox” PIO capacitors
Controls
  • Control layout: Volume 1, volume 2, master volume, master tone
  • Pickup switch: 3-way
  • Coil tap or split: No
  • Kill switch: No
Hardware
  • Bridge type: Tremolo/Vibrato
  • Bridge design: Adjusto-matic
  • Tailpiece: Bigsby B7CP String-Thru
  • Tuning machines: Gotoh locking
  • Color: Nickel
Other
  • Number of strings: 6-string
  • Special features: Electronics
  • Case: Hardshell case
  • Accessories: None
  • Country of origin: Japan
warning

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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  • All I can say is, "WOW!"

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byRod S.

    fromSioux Falls, SD

    I'm 66 years old and always wanted a Gretsch, so I thought I better get on it. Saw this hanging in my local GC and knew I had to have it. I've owned it for 2 months and it is just a dream to play. I have an old Fender Vibrolux amp and it just sounds so sweet and full. I've owned many guitars over 55 years of playing, and own a couple vintage Les Paul's and one 335 and this Gretsch blows them away, sound and playability. I told my wife, when I croak her next husband has to play guitar so he can enjoy it, too.

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  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byDerek

    fromMassachusetts

    What are the Neck (thickness) Dimensions at the 1st Fret and the 12th Fret? What is the weight of the guitar?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "https://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/build/center-block/g6609tfm-players-edition-broadkaster-center-block-double-cut-with-string-thru-bigsby-and-flame-maple/2400700878"

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byCaptain Chaos

    fromBrookfield, WI

    Does the Gretsch G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster come with a pick guard?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This guitar does not come with a pick guard.