Gretsch Guitars Broadkaster LX Figured Center Block EBO Havana Burst
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A Modernized Broadkaster Professional Collection Built for the Stage
In the spirit of classic Gretsch semi-hollows, the Broadkaster LX takes the concept further with a Channel Core center block and a laminated flamed maple arched body. The result: a guitar with an iconic look, designed to play louder and longer, offering greater control at high volumes. The deeper cutaways also improve access to the upper frets for smoother playing across the entire fingerboard.
Intended Use and Player Profile
Designed for intermediate to expert guitarists, this Gretsch is aimed at those seeking a versatile semi-hollow capable of covering vintage rock to alternative rock, as well as blues, pop, indie, and modern jazz. The center block increases gain and stage volume while limiting feedback, while the Bigsby provides subtle vibratos for roots, surf, or ambient textures.
Sound Characteristics
The Pro Twin Six humbuckers offer a wide tonal range: solid lows, present mids, and silky highs, with a dynamic response suitable for both rhythm and lead playing. The combination of laminated maple (body) and maple/spruce center block enhances attack and punch, delivering sustain closer to a solid-body than a traditional semi-hollow. On the controls side, the independent volumes facilitate blending pickups via the 3-position selector, the master volume with treble-bleed maintains clarity at low volume, and the "no-load" master tone lets the signal breathe fully for a signature Gretsch sparkle.
Recommended Compatible Accessories
The guitar comes with a Gretsch G6267 hard case (16" / 406.4 mm Thin Hollowbody format), and a Gretsch G2162 gig bag is listed as a compatible optional accessory. For maintenance and continuous play, plan to have a replacement set of Nickel Plated Steel .010-.046 strings (original gauge).
Technical specifications
| Category | Hollow body | Nbr of strings | 6 |
| Left handed | No | Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Strings | Steel | ||
| Shape | Broadkaster, Center Block style | Nut | Graph Tech TUSQ XL |
| Body | laminated flamed maple | Nut width | 1.6875" / 42.86 mm |
| Top | arched laminated flamed maple | Neck binding | aged |
| Back | arched laminated flamed maple | Headstock veneer | Australian blackwood |
| Center block | Channel Core maple/spruce | Neck finish | gloss lacquer |
| Body binding | aged with B/W/B purfling | Vibrato | Bigsby B7GP "string-thru" |
| Body depth | 1.75" / 44.45 mm | Bridge | anchored Adjusto-Matic |
| Finish | gloss lacquer | Tuners | Gotoh locking |
| Color | Havana Burst | Knobs | G-Arrow |
| Neck | maple, Standard "U" profile | Strap buttons | Grover strap locks |
| Scale length | 24.6" / 625 mm | Pickguard | Gold Plexi with Gretsch logo |
| Frets | 22, medium jumbo | Hardware finish | gold |
| Inlays | mini "Neo-Classic" pearloid, Luminlay side markers | ||
Questions frequently asked
Does the Broadkaster LX Havana Burst limit feedback at high volume?
The maple and spruce Channel Core center block increases control at high volume and limits feedback. The 44.45 mm deep laminated body maintains the look of a semi-hollow with a more pronounced attack.
What tones do the Pro Twin Six pickups offer?
The two Pro Twin Six humbuckers deliver solid lows, present mids, and smooth highs. Their dynamic response adapts to rhythm and lead parts, from blues to alternative rock.
Does the Bigsby B7GP hold tuning well?
The Bigsby B7GP String-Thru vibrato is paired with locking Gotoh tuners and a Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut. This setup is designed for subtle vibrato effects and facilitates string changes.
What is the neck comfort like on this Gretsch?
The maple neck features a Standard U profile, with a 625 mm scale length and a 42.86 mm nut width. The 22 medium jumbo frets and deeper cutaways enhance upper fret access. Luminlay markers are present on the ebony fretboard side.
What case is included with the Gretsch Broadkaster LX Figured Center Block EBO?
A Gretsch G6267 hard case for a Thin Hollowbody 16-inch is included. The Gretsch G2162 gig bag is listed as a compatible option, and the original gauge is .010-.046 Nickel Plated Steel.
