Gretsch White Falcon Price Guide
The Gretsch White Falcon was introduced in 1955 as Gretsch's flagship guitar — a statement piece with gold hardware, sparkle binding, and a white finish that made it the most visually spectacular guitar of its era. Neil Young's famous 'Old Black' is a modified White Falcon.
Produced: 1955–present
📖 Buyer's Guide
Early single-cutaway White Falcons (1955-1961) are the most valuable. Condition is paramount — the white finish yellows beautifully but severe checking or paint loss dramatically reduces value. Original gold-plated hardware tarnishes and is difficult to replace authentically.
Value by Year
| Year | Excellent | Very Good | Good | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | $60,000–$120,000 | $38,000–$60,000 | $23,000–$38,000 | Full Details → |
| 1956 | $50,000–$100,000 | $32,000–$50,000 | $20,000–$32,000 | Full Details → |
| 1957 | $45,000–$90,000 | $28,000–$45,000 | $18,000–$28,000 | Full Details → |
| 1958 | $40,000–$80,000 | $25,000–$40,000 | $15,000–$25,000 | Full Details → |
| 1959 | $35,000–$70,000 | $22,000–$35,000 | $14,000–$22,000 | Full Details → |
| 1960 | $30,000–$60,000 | $19,000–$30,000 | $12,000–$19,000 | Full Details → |
| 1961 | $25,000–$50,000 | $16,000–$25,000 | $10,000–$16,000 | Full Details → |
| 1962 | $20,000–$40,000 | $13,000–$20,000 | $8,000–$13,000 | Full Details → |
| 1963 | $18,000–$36,000 | $11,500–$18,000 | $7,200–$11,500 | Full Details → |
| 1964 | $17,000–$34,000 | $11,000–$17,000 | $7,000–$11,000 | Full Details → |
| 1965 | $15,000–$30,000 | $9,500–$15,000 | $6,000–$9,500 | Full Details → |
| 1966 | $14,000–$28,000 | $9,000–$14,000 | $5,700–$9,000 | Full Details → |
| 1967 | $10,000–$20,000 | $6,500–$10,000 | $4,000–$6,500 | Full Details → |
| 1968 | $9,000–$18,000 | $5,800–$9,000 | $3,600–$5,800 | Full Details → |
| 1969 | $8,000–$16,000 | $5,000–$8,000 | $3,200–$5,000 | Full Details → |
| 1970 | $7,000–$14,000 | $4,500–$7,000 | $2,800–$4,500 | Full Details → |