![]() A bold visual and sonic statement, the G6136TG Players Edition Falcon Hollow Body with String-Thru Bigsby and Gold Hardware updates the archetypical hollow-body electric guitar for modern players who demand distinction from themselves - and their tools. 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 jewelled 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” paper-in-oil capacitor adds a 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 a 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. However, once you acquire that taste, you will find no substitute for them.The world’s greatest hollow-body guitars just got even better. Gretsch guitars are very unique, rather quirky and they are definitely an acquired taste. ![]() However, if you can find an Electromatic at the right price and upgrade the hardware and electronics, you can have a killer guitar at a fraction of its Japanese or American siblings' cost. The electronics and hardware on the Electromatics are just OK. They also don't adhere to the vintage construction methods and measurements. The fretwork is surprisingly very well done for a less expensive guitar but, you can see flaws in the finish and a general lack of attention to cosmetic details compared to the Japanese and even more expensive American Custom Shop offerings. The 59GE is better suited for more modern tones. The 55GE being more of a jazz, early 50s rock machine. The guitar sounds huge, no doubt due to its larger body. However, if you want to rock, you want the 59GE which comes with Filtertrons and a Bigsby. I LOVE the T-Armond pickups in this model for clean and slightly driven tones. Best replace it with an aftermarket bar bridge and a better bridge base. ![]() It is rough on your resting hand and sounds like caca to my ears. The Synchro-Sonic bridge is not a great option. The mods are typically upgraded electronics, pinned bridges and TV Jones pickups. Gretsch Vintage Selects remain true to the construction of the originals with a few added mods that most players do. He opted for a 6136-55GE which is the Vintage Select 55 model. ![]() I can also confirm this with the Japanese made Gretsch guitars I have owned. ![]() However, his descriptions are usually spot on. He has owned a 6120 and has played my 6120, 5420 and Jet. A friend of mine just bought one at a ridiculously low price from a holiday sale at an Internet shop. ![]()
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