gretsch white falcon players edition review

#Gretsch white falcon players edition review series#

It has a pinned rocking bar bridge with Bigsby B6, these in conjunction with the Gretsch locking tuners ensures excellent tuning stability.

#Gretsch white falcon players edition review series#

Traditional White Falcons models are 2.75' deep and this player series guitar is 2.25' - it also means the guitar is slightly more managable when used with a strap in a live situation. The new 'Players Edition' from Gretsch are ideal for the modern guitar player that may have never before considered a Gretsch due to the limitations of playing a guitar like this through a Modern loud higher gain rig.ĭesigned to play like a modern guitar but to have the Classic Gretsch tone with increased versatility.Ī slightly thinner body means that the guitar is less susceptible to feedback. Bridge and Neck, Position 3.These really are great guitars. PICKUP SWITCHING:3-Position Toggle: Position 1. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume w/ Treble Bleed, Master Tone w/ No-Load Pot PICKGUARD:Gold Plexi with Gold Gretsch® Logo and Black Falcon™ GraphicĬONTROLS:Volume 1. TUNING MACHINES:Grover® Imperial™ Locking

HEADSTOCK BINDING:Gold Sparkle with W/B/W PurflingīRIDGE:Adjusto-Matic™ with Pinned Ebony Base POSITION INLAYS:Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail NECK BINDING:Gold Sparkle with W/B/W Purfling STRINGS:Nickel Plated Steel (.011-.049 Gauges) A bold visual and sonic statement, the G6136TG Players Edition Falcon Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby and Gold Hardware updates the archetypical hollowbody electric guitar for modern players who demand distinction from themselves - and their tools.īODY BINDING:Gold Sparkle with W/B/W/B Purfling The Bigsby tailpiece is now string-through, making it quicker (and easier) to change strings, as well as providing increased vibration transfer for enhanced sustain.īoasting powerful sound and stage-ready tonal flexibility, this Falcon presents total sophistication - from the Midnight Sapphire or White gloss urethane finish to the gold Grover® Imperial™ locking tuning machines and gold jeweled G-arrow control knobs, to the gold sparkle bound neck, body and F-holes, to the striking pearloid Neo-Classic™ thumbnail inlays and gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch and Falcon logos. The Bigsby B6GP vibrato tailpiece and Adjusto-Matic™ bridge combine with the Graph Tech® TUSQ® XL nut for maximum tuning stability. Our “Squeezebox” capacitor adds smooth vintage tone while the all-new treble bleed circuit lets your guitar retain all of its tasty clarity when rolling the volume control down.Ī 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with rolled edges and 22 medium jumbo frets top a 25.5”-scale maple neck with a comfortably familiar standard “U”-shaped profile for fluidly easy playing, while Luminlay® side dots offer precision fretting in low-light settings. The control complement - separate bridge and neck volume controls, three-way pickup toggle switching, no-load master tone and master volume - allows for infinite tonal variations. The innovative Gretsch “ML” bracing delivers huge hollow body sound from the comfortable 2.5”-deep maple body.

This powerful pair of pickups provide open and pristine top-end chime, glassy midrange, robust low end and balanced harmonics for tone that blends seamlessly with other instruments. The all-new FT-67 Filter’Tron™ humbucking pickups were designed to capture authentic vintage Gretsch voicing but with a more well-rounded tone for modern playing styles. When you sling a Falcon over your shoulder and plug in, you’re announcing to the world you’re serious about your playing and plan to leave a mark. From the classic standout aesthetics to the deep, complex sound, this top-notch performer is ideal for elevating your musical game and making a statement. The G6136TG Players Edition Falcon™ Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby® and Gold Hardware is one of the most desired guitars in history. Designed for the working professional, our all-new Players Edition Hollow Body instruments feature authentic Gretsch sound and style while incorporating cutting-edge features for maximum power, comfort and versatility. The world’s greatest hollow body guitars just got even better. Gretsch G6136TG Players Edition Falcon™ Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby® and Gold Hardware – White