Rickresource Rickenbacker Forum

I picked this up yesterday. I've admired the White Falcons for a few years now.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/120837817956?ss ... 1439.l2649

The gold sparkle binding & gold appointments against the white finish looks soooo cool. Classy & trashy...think I'll name it Liberace!

Well, I was trolling ebay last night & it was only up for less than an hour. BIN seemed resonable...about the same price of a re-issue.

It comes with it's original case...just love when they come with the original case...complete package!

Anyway, it needs a correct Bigsby & bridge.

So, what do you guys think of the guitar, the deal?

opticnerve wrote:Anyway, it needs a correct Bigsby & bridge.

I thought these came with the "Cadillac G" tailpiece.

Very nice, Tony. Have you been able to find out the year? Looks like a mid '70s to me.

EDIT: Just read the listing, '75...close.

I think it's AWESOME! USA made Gretsch Falcon

I had a late '70's single cut one I sold many years ago and always regretted it. It looks right to me. I don't think they had the Cadillac tail pieces on the '70's versions. Smaller "f" holes, truss rod adjustment at the back neck heel, squared pickguard, classic.

Congratulations

sweet!

Very nice at a great price Tony. Certainly a wonderful piece of Gretsch history. Congratulations.

Very nice!

I like that 360F knob layout.

sloop_john_b wrote:I like that 360F knob layout.

IIRC, Gretsch did it first.