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