1958 Gretsch White Falcon

The Filter'Tron White Falcon — the iconic configuration most associated with the model. Single-cutaway, 17-inch body, Filter'Trons, gold sparkle trim, and the spectacular white finish.

Current Market Value

Excellent
$40,000$80,000
Very Good
$25,000$40,000
Good
$15,000$25,000
Fair
$8,000$15,000

* 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, Bigsby B6 or Cadillac tailpiece
TunersGrover Imperial (gold-plated)
Finish OptionsWhite with gold sparkle binding
Est. Production100

Pickups & Electronics

Two Filter'Tron humbuckers introduced. Gold-plated covers. The Filter'Tron Falcon is the most iconic configuration.

What Changed in 1958

Filter'Tron pickups replaced DynaSonics — the definitive White Falcon configuration. The large single-cutaway body with Filter'Trons creates one of the most spectacular combinations of sight and sound in guitar history.

Collector's Notes

This is the most collected White Falcon configuration. Verify Filter'Tron originality. The white finish condition is critical — checking, crazing, or yellowing all acceptable, but repaint drastically reduces value.