1960 Gretsch White Falcon

The final single-cutaway White Falcon — last of the 17-inch full-body originals before the double-cutaway redesign. Filter'Trons, gold sparkle binding, and the original massive body style.

Current Market Value

Excellent
$30,000$60,000
Very Good
$19,000$30,000
Good
$12,000$19,000
Fair
$6,000$12,000

* 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 — final year)
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. Production130

Pickups & Electronics

Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Gold-plated covers. Last year of the massive single-cutaway body.

What Changed in 1960

Final year of the single-cutaway White Falcon. The body would transition to double-cutaway thinline in 1962 — a dramatic change. These last single-cut Falcons represent the end of the original design era.

Collector's Notes

Last single-cutaway year is highly collectible. The single-cut Falcon (1955-1960/61) commands significant premiums over the double-cutaway versions.