A small section of binding on the bass side of the neck pocket as been glued back in place. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.įor a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmeticĬondition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our
GRETSCH WHITE FALCON BASS SERIAL NUMBER
The serial number dates in the 1964 range, but both pots date to 1965, this is most likely an early 1965 model. The frets are narrow and medium height, with mild wear. Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. Modifications/Repairs: A small piece of binding on the bass side of the neck pocket has been glued back in place.
GRETSCH WHITE FALCON BASS CRACK
There is a hairline crack in the back of the neck towards the upper portion, and clear coat is flaking off of the back of the neck. The binding has shrunk on the headstock as well, separating from the headstock overlay on the lower bass side corner. The binding has shrunk in the f-holes and is detached in some areas. There are lots of small scratches, dents, and dings throughout. The clear coat has yellowed, with areas of wear to the white base coat underneath. The foam on the mutes is shrunken.Ĭosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with its age and models of the period. Pickup Measurements: Wiring makes accurate readings not possible. This guitar requires a stereo Y cable to be fully functional. The pickups are in stereo in the up position, both in one amp in the middle position, and both pickups in both amps in the down position. The amp selector switch (on treble side horn) functions as follows: Amp selector switch with coil selector switches, tone switches, and volume controls for both pickups. There is a hairline crack in the back of the neck towards the upper portion, and clear coat is flaking off of the back of the neck.Įlectronics: Original electronics and pickups. In the 60's, Gretsch referred to this as "T-Zone," and was marketed as an improvement for intonation in the higher register. The frets from the twelfth fret up are slightly angled. Neck Details: Maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard and thumbnail inlays. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.īody Details: Maple back, sides, and top. The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician.
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