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

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Overview

A revered hollow body electric guitar with sophisticated appointments for nuanced tone shaping and stability.

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

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Specs

Falcon Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby Electric Guitar Specifications:

Body

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

Neck

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)

Electronics

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

Hardware

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

Other

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

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