Gretsch Guitars Falcon Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby Electric Guitar Black

Description

The Gretsch Falcon Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby and Chrome Hardware is a masterpiece of guitar artistry, representing the pinnacle of Gretsch´s Professional Collection. This exquisite instrument, finished in a timeless black with silver sparkle binding, delivers a captivating blend of classic Gretsch tone and modern performance features, making it ideal for discerning players who demand the best.

Laminated Maple Body with Arc-Tone Bracing for a Resonant Foundation

The Falcon´s 17"-wide, 2.5"-deep laminated maple body with Arc-Tone bracing provides a resonant foundation for its rich, full-bodied sound. This classic Gretsch construction delivers exceptional projection and sustain, capturing the essence of the Falcon´s legendary "big-body" tone.

PRO-FT Filter´Tron Humbucking Pickups for Sparkling Clarity and Vintage Vibe

This Professional Falcon is equipped with a pair of PRO-FT Filter´Tron humbucking pickups, meticulously voiced to deliver the sparkling clarity and vintage Gretsch tone that has defined countless genres. These pickups provide a wide range of tonal possibilities, from warm and mellow cleans to gritty and overdriven rock ´n´ roll sounds.

String-Thru Bigsby B6GP Vibrato Tailpiece for Expressive Playing and Enhanced Sustain

The string-thru Bigsby B6GP vibrato tailpiece adds a touch of vintage flair and expressive versatility while enhancing the Falcon´s sustain and resonance. This iconic vibrato system allows you to add subtle shimmer or dramatic pitch bends to your playing, expanding your creative palette.

Premium Appointments and Player-Centric Features

The Gretsch Falcon Hollow Body is adorned with premium appointments, including a 12"-radius ebony fingerboard with rolled edges, pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays, Luminlay side dots, Grover Imperial locking tuners, and Grover strap locks. These features enhance the guitar´s playability, tuning stability, and overall performance.

Features

• 17"-wide laminated maple body with Arc-Tone bracing
• PRO-FT Filter´Tron humbucking pickups
• String-thru Bigsby B6GP vibrato tailpiece
• Ebony fingerboard with Luminlay side dots

Specs

• Body Shape: Falcon
• Color: Black
• Body Wood: Laminated maple
• Body Top: Arched laminated maple
• Body Finish: Gloss
• Bracing: Arc-Tone Bracing

• Neck Wood: Maple
• Neck Construction: Set-neck
• Neck Finish: Gloss
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fret Size: Medium jumbo
• Number of Frets: 22
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
• Side Dots: Luminlay
• Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)

• Pickups: PRO-FT Filter´Tron (bridge and neck)
• Controls: Volume 1 (neck pickup), volume 2 (bridge pickup), master volume, master tone
• Control Knobs: G-Arrow
• Switching: 3-position toggle

• Tuning Machines: Grover Imperial locking
• Bridge: Adjusto-Matic
• Bridge Cover or Tailpiece: Bigsby B6 string-thru
• Hardware Finish: Chrome

• Pickguard: Silver plexi with silver Gretsch logo & Falcon graphic
• Strings: Nickel plated steel (.011-.049 Gauges)
• Scale Length: 25.5” (648 mm)
• Case/Gig Bag: Included G6242L Gretsch 17" Deluxe Hollow Body Hardshell