1963 Gretsch White Falcon
Beatles-era double-cutaway White Falcon. The entire Gretsch line benefited from George Harrison's visibility. Brooklyn factory production quality remains high.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Maple (double-cutaway thinline hollow body) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony (gold sparkle binding) |
| Scale Length | 25.500" |
| Frets | 21 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Space Control bridge, Bigsby B6 |
| Tuners | Grover Imperial (gold-plated) |
| Finish Options | White with gold sparkle binding |
| Est. Production | 275 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Gold-plated covers. Beatles era driving Gretsch awareness.
What Changed in 1963
Beatles-era White Falcon. While George Harrison primarily played the Country Gentleman and Duo Jet, his visibility drove interest in the entire Gretsch line. The White Falcon benefited from the Gretsch brand halo.
Collector's Notes
Beatles-era Gretsches of all models carry a premium. The White Falcon's dramatic appearance makes it the ultimate Gretsch showpiece. Pre-Baldwin quality is consistent.