Anyone who wants to really make an impact on stage might well consider playing a guitar like this. There are few 6 stringed instruments that combine class, elegance and sheer rock and roll appeal quite like the Gretsch Black Falcon.
This top of the line Gretsch Hollowbody features all the premium trappings: an all maple construction with laminated top and back, trestle bracing, two gold plated Gretsch filtertron pickups, ebony fretboard, neoclassical inlays, Grover imperial "Deco" tuners and an original to the guitar B6 Bigsby.
The only notable wear marks on this guitar are some scratches at the heel of the neck. These do not penetrate the finish and may be removable by a skilled luthier if desired - otherwise the paint is in near perfect condition. The binding is solid right the way around the guitar, with no chips. There is light tarnish on the Bigsby and pickups - which is to be expected from a 20 year old guitar.
This guitar has a snappy bright attack thanks to the 25.5" scale length and all maple construction. Trestle bracing does a good job at mitigating feedback at higher volumes. There is only about 20% wear on the frets. This guitar has been well cared for for the last 19 years and is ready to become the pride and joy of a new owner.
Brand: Gretsch
Model: Black Falcon
Year: 2005
Country: Japan (Terada factory)
Case: OHSC
Serial: JT05XXXXXX
Colour (Body): Black
Colour (Neck): Black
Finish Type: Lacquer
Body: Laminated Maple with Trestle Bracing
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length 25.5"
Fret Number: 22
Fretboard Radius: 12"
Neck Profile: Gretsch Standard U
Nut/12th fret Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Nut Material: Bone
Pickups: Gretsch Filtertron
Electronics: Standard
Knobs: Gretsch with Ruby Dot
Pickguard: Gretsch Falcon
Hardware: Gold Plated
