Gretsch G6136T White Falcon

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The Cadillac of guitars! In fact, this was part of its purpose when it was first created: not only compete against Gibson’s Super 400, but to create a flashy and “hip” look for the time. It was an immediate success, not so much between the jazzmen, who stuck to their Gibsons, but within the rock’n’roll/rockabilly scene. Finally a guitar that could match the looks of their pimped-up Caddilacs! The sales of the White Falcon eventually decreased as the genre changed with the years, stopping production in 1980 when the factory closed down.

Today it is availiable as a very detailed reissue of the ones made back in the 50’s! Gold-plated hardware, sparkle gold binding, FilterTron pickups, Bigsby... just as back in the good old days!

In a fantastic, near mint condition, only shows very light signs of wear on some of the gold plating in the pickup/bridge/Bigsby area. No bumps, dings, buckle rash or any other issues of any kind. 100% original. We know these retail for around 3300€, so it is a great opportunity at this price.

Specifications

Model Name: G6136T White Falcon™
Series:  Professional Collection
Color: White
Body Shape: Falcon™
Body Back: Laminated Maple
Body Sides: Laminated Maple
Body Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
Bracing: 1959 Style Trestle
F Holes Sound Holes: Bound Oversized F-Holes
Body Depth: 2.75" (69.85 mm)
Body Width Lower Bout: 17" (432 mm)
Body Binding: Multiple
Number of Frets: 22
Position Inlays: Neo-Classic™ "Thumbnail"
Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
Head Stock Binding: Bound
Fretboard: Ebony
Neck Material: Maple
Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.8 mm)
Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Headstock: "V" Shaped with Vertical Winged Sparkle Gretsch® Logo
Neck Binding: Bound Fingerboard
Pickup Configuration: H/H
Bridge Pickup: High Sensitive Filter'Tron™
Neck Pickup: High Sensitive Filter'Tron™
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: 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.
Hardware Finish: Gold-Plated
Bridge: Ebony-Based Space Control™ Roller
Bridge Cover:  Bigsby® B6GB Vibrato Tailpiece
Tuning Machines: Grover® Imperial™ Die-Cast
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Tremolo Arm Handle: Bigsby® Flat Handle
Auxiliary Switching: 3-Position Master Tone Switch: Position 1. Medium Level, High Frequency Roll Off. Position 2. Switch Out of Circuit, Pickup Wide Open. Position 3. Slight Level, High Frequency Roll Off
Unique Features: V-Shaped Falcon Headstock with Horizontal Gretsch Logo, Neo Classic "Thumbnail" Inlay Position Markers, Gold-Sparkle Fingerboard and Headstock Bindings, Oversized Bound F-Holes, Multiple Gold-Sparkle Body Bindings, Gold-Sparkle Inlaid Gretsch Logo on Headstock, Gold Plexi Dove-Style Pickguard with Falcon Detail, Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Adjustable Truss Rod
Case Gig Bags: Deluxe Hardshell
Included Accessories: Includes G6242L Deluxe Hardshell Case
Control Knobs: Jeweled "G"