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The Gretsch Falcon Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby guitar lets you craft a bold, resonant tone. Its hollow maple body produces lush, full-range sound with singing highs and rich lows. The ebony fingerboard and fast U-shaped neck provide a smooth playing experience so you can execute intricate solos and rhythm parts with ease.

Hollow Maple Body for Luscious Tone

The Falcon's 17" wide, 2.5" deep hollow maple body generates resonant acoustic-like tones with warmth and depth. Its spruce bracing enhances vibration for lively, open sound. When playing, you'll appreciate the Falcon's balanced, even response and singing sustain. The full, round tone pairs well with the Filter'Tron pickups to create a versatile sound excellent for rock, blues, jazz and more.

Fast Neck and Ebony Fingerboard

The Falcon's neck has a slim U-profile for comfort and speed. Its 12" radius ebony fingerboard has 22 medium jumbo frets so you can rapidly navigate single note lines and chords. The fingerboard's smooth, hard surface promotes fluid playability for intricate solos and complex rhythm parts. With the Falcon in hand, you'll have a guitar that keeps up with your advanced technique and musical imagination.

Filter'Tron Pickups for Iconic Gretsch Sound

The Falcon features a pair of Gretsch's flagship PRO-FT Filter'Tron humbucking pickups for the brand's signature bright, punchy tone. The pickups' clarity and definition pair well with the hollow body, letting its acoustic properties shine through. A three-way toggle switch selects pickups for a range of tones from sharp and cutting to warm and rounded. Individual volume knobs provide total control of your perfect blend.

Bigsby Vibrato and Adjusto-Matic Bridge

This guitar includes a Bigsby B6GP vibrato tailpiece for subtle pitch bending effects. Its movable handle lets you manually dip and dive notes with a flick of the wrist. The Adjusto-Matic bridge has individual string height adjustment for perfect intonation along the fingerboard. Together the Bigsby and Adjusto-Matic bridge provide a stable, adjustable platform for the Falcon's resonant body.

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

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  • Laminated maple body and arched top, gloss finish
  • Maple set-neck, gloss finish, dual-action truss rod
  • Ebony fingerboard, medium jumbo frets, Luminlay side dots
  • Gold hardware, Bigsby B6, Grover Imperial locking tuners

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Body
  • Collection: Professional Collection
  • Shape: Falcon
  • Body Wood: Laminated maple
  • Top Wood: Arched laminated maple
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Bracing: Arc-Tone bracing
Neck
  • Material: Maple
  • Shape: Soft C
  • Construction: Set-neck
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
  • Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
  • Truss Rod: Dual-action
Fingerboard
  • Material: Ebony
  • Number of Frets: 22
  • Fret Size: Medium jumbo
  • Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail
  • Side Dots: Luminlay
  • Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
Hardware
  • Tuning Machines: Grover Imperial locking
  • Bridge: Adjusto-Matic
  • Bridge Cover or Tailpiece: Bigsby B6 String-Thru
  • Pickguard: Gold Plexi with gold Gretsch logo and black Falcon graphic
  • Hardware Finish: Gold
Electronics
  • Pickup Configuration: Filter'Tron / Filter'Tron
  • Bridge Pickup: PRO-FT Filter'Tron
  • Neck Pickup: PRO-FT Filter'Tron
  • Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume, Master Tone
  • Control Knobs: G-Arrow
  • Switching: 3-Position Toggle
Other
  • Case: Included G6242L Gretsch 17" Deluxe Hollow Body Hardshell
  • Orientation: Right handed
  • Strings: 6

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