Product code: 240-1513-805 | ID: 226375
A sophisticated rendition of the original masterpiece, the G6136T-59GE Golden Era Edition 1959 White Falcon with Bigsby combines period-accurate features and appointments from the golden age of electric guitars. Satisfying eyes and ears with its golden tones and gleaming looks, this rare bird comes alive in the player’s hands, singing with its distinctive voice at every strum. A pair of TV Jones® Classic pickups generates powerful tone and unparalleled dynamics. The new Gretsch “Squeezebox” paper-in-oil capacitors provide an incredibly silky high end. Add some expressive shimmer to your playing with the Bigsby B6GVT vibrato tailpiece while the pinned Space Control bridge and bone nut combine for impeccable tuning stability. A highly resonant 3-ply maple top with 1959-style trestle bracing and multiply laminated maple back and sides make this instrument a veritable cannon, firing off notes with incredible projection and rich, balanced tone. A maple neck with a comfortable and versatile standard “U” shaped profile for supple playability is capped by a 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and classic Gretsch thumbnail inlays, making complex chords, farreaching bends and intricate single-note playing effortless. Authentically iconic, this striking guitar displays gold hardware—including the gold jeweled “G Arrow” knobs— gold sparkle bound neck, body and F Holes, vintage white gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish and gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo. With its stunning looks and huge sound, the iconic G6136T-59GE Golden Era White Falcon is the crown jewel of Gretsch guitars. Includes a deluxe hardshell case.
Body Material: Laminated Maple Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Upper Bout: 12.125” (308mm) Lower Bout: 17” (432mm) Waist: 10.375” (264mm) Neck: Maple, Standard “U” Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Fingerboard: Ebony, 12” (305 mm) Radius Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo Position Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Thumbnails Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.6875” (43mm) Tuning Machines: Grover® Imperial™ Scale Length: 25.5” (64.8 cm) Bridge: Space Control, Pinned Tailpiece: Bigsby® B6GVT Pickguard: Gold Plexi with Gold Gretsch Logo Pickups: TV Jones® Classic (Bridge and Neck) 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, Three-Way Tone Switch Control Knobs: Jeweled “G”-Arrow Hardware: Gold Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .011-.049 Case/Gig Bag: Includes G6242L Deluxe Hardshell Case
Ebony is a very hard and dense wood with a smooth surface and a rich, dark color. It offers a clear, articulate tone with excellent response. The ebony fingerboard is popular for its durability, speed and luxurious appearance, while offering excellent playability and precise tone.
The glossy finish gives any surface an elegant and luxurious look. This type of finish is achieved by applying several layers of lacquer or resin, which are then polished to a high gloss. This provides a smooth, reflective finish, enhancing color and structure of substrate. The glossy finish not only improves aesthetics, but also protects against dust, moisture and minor scratches.
A hollow body guitar is an electric guitar with a hollow body that contains resonating cavities. It has a warm and rich sound, often used in jazz, blues and rock. The body of a guitar usually contains F-holes, which contribute to its acoustic properties. Hollow body guitars have a more natural, less distorted tone than solid body guitars, but are more prone to feedback at higher volumes.
Maple is a hardwood that produces a bright, clear tone with excellent articulation and distinctive highs. It has a quick response and strong sustain. It is valued for its hardness and aesthetic appearance.
Maple is known for its strength and stability, making it ideal for necks that need to resist bending and warping.
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Vintage White
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Made in
Japan