2004 Gretsch limited edition White Falcon with aged lacquer finish. The guitar has been played professionally during its lifetime and while cared for meticulously, it also resembles a real 1957 Gretsch. The limited edition aged lacquer finish has also "aged in' to its current appearance making it difficult to tell this is not a 1950's Gretsch - but one made in Japan in the 2000's. The gold plating has worn in typical spots due to normal player wear. The guitar is set up with an ABR-1 gold tune-o-matic style bridge, but includes the original gold Melita bridge. Also, the bridge pickup has been changed to a TV Jones Dynasonic. The original pickup is included. This instrument has been used for jazz, country, rockabilly, and many recording projects. Comes with original Gretsch hardshell form fitting case. Case is in excellent condition.
The 1957 features are recreated and even improved upon here in the new G6136T-LDS. This is the top of the line DynaSonic Equipped Falcon currently offered by Gretsch. It recreates the look, sound, and feel of an original '57 but with modern dependability and durability. The new recreation of the original DeArmond pickup which Gretsch calls the DynaSonic is an outstanding design that holds its own against a true vintage pickup. The tone is clear and strong with tremendous bass response that's very clean and musical and an articulate treble that's bright and snappy without a hint of "brittle" tone. The guitar is perfect for vintage style country western and rockabilly but is also well suited for many music styles. The gold plated bigsby with cast aluminum “spoon” handle and Synchrosonic "Melita" Bridge wrap up the package very nicely offering great playability and a classic look.
About the Guitar (also from Gretsch.com)
Bird of Paradise. The ultimate Falcon feature set is finally available! Twin DynaSonic pickups, Bigsby® Vibrato Tailpiece, Gretsch Synchro-Sonic™ bridge on top of an aged white nitrocellulose lacquer finish make this bird a thirst-quenching stop on the Falcon trail. The Professional Collection by Gretsch offers the absolute highest standard for the discriminating Professional player. Gretsch has spared no expense to both recreate the sound and feel of their original electric guitars of the 50's and 60's and to offer models with more modern advancements. With dozens of different models and variations to choose from, there truly is a Gretsch for every playing style from traditional Chet Atkin's style finger picking to hard driving Rock & Roll and beyond! With the Professional Collection, You can certainly have your Grandpa's Gretsch recreated with stunning authenticity, but you can also have a guitar that exceeds all standards of modern precision guitar building!
Specs:
Weight: 7.5 lbs (Approx)
Model Name:G6136T-LDS White Falcon™ Lacquer-DynaSonic™
Model Number: 240-1414-(805)
Series: Professional Collection
Colors: (805) Aged White
Category: Hollow Body Guitars
Body Style: Single Cutaway
Scale Length: 25.5" (648mm)
Top: Arched Laminated Maple
Bracing: N/A
Back & Sides: Laminated Maple Body, 17" Wide, 2.75" Deep
Neck: 3-Piece Maple
Pickups: 2 DynaSonicTM Single-Coil Pickups
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,
Master Tone
Width at Nut: 1-11/16" (43mm)
Fretboard: Ebony, 12" Radius (305mm)
Bridge: Gold-Plated Gretsch Synchro-SonicTM Bridge Assembly
Tailpiece: Bigsby® B6GBVF Vibrato Tailpiece
Hardware: Gold-Plated
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Case: Includes G6242L Deluxe Hardshell Case
Frets: 22
Machine Heads: Grover® ImperialTM Gold-Plated Die-cast Tuners
Unique Features:
Thin Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish
V-Shaped Falcon Headstock
Mother-Of-Pearl "Humpblock" Inlay Position Markers with Feather Engraving,
Gold-Sparkle Fingerboard and Headstock Bindings,
Oversized Bound F-Holes,
Multiple Gold-Sparkle Body Bindings,
Gold-Sparkle Inlaid Vertical Gretsch Logo on Headstock,
Gold Plexi Dove-Style Pickguard with Falcon Detail,
Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs,
Adjustable Truss Rod