1957 Gretsch White Falcon

Last DynaSonic White Falcon — the original specification before the 1958 Filter'Tron transition. Single-cutaway, 17-inch body, gold sparkle binding, and the bright DynaSonic voice.

Current Market Value

Excellent
$45,000$90,000
Very Good
$28,000$45,000
Good
$18,000$28,000
Fair
$9,000$18,000

* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology

Specifications

Body WoodMaple (17-inch single-cutaway hollow body)
Neck WoodMaple
FingerboardEbony (gold sparkle binding)
Scale Length25.500"
Frets21
Pickup ConfigHH
BridgeFloating bar bridge, Cadillac tailpiece
TunersGrover Imperial (gold-plated)
Finish OptionsWhite with gold sparkle binding
Est. Production80

Pickups & Electronics

Two DeArmond DynaSonic pickups. Last year before Filter'Tron transition.

What Changed in 1957

Final year of DynaSonic-equipped White Falcons. These represent the original specification of Gretsch's flagship. The single-cutaway, 17-inch DynaSonic Falcon is the rarest and most valuable configuration.

Collector's Notes

Final DynaSonic year adds collectibility. These are the last of the original-spec Falcons. Verify DynaSonic originality — conversions to Filter'Trons are common.