1964 Gretsch White Falcon

Pre-Baldwin double-cutaway White Falcon in the Brooklyn factory's prime. Consistent quality, Filter'Trons, and the spectacular white and gold presentation.

Current Market Value

Excellent
$17,000$34,000
Very Good
$11,000$17,000
Good
$7,000$11,000
Fair
$3,500$7,000

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

Specifications

Body WoodMaple (double-cutaway thinline hollow body)
Neck WoodMaple
FingerboardEbony (gold sparkle binding)
Scale Length25.500"
Frets21
Pickup ConfigHH
BridgeSpace Control bridge, Bigsby B6
TunersGrover Imperial (gold-plated)
Finish OptionsWhite with gold sparkle binding
Est. Production300

Pickups & Electronics

Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Gold-plated covers. Pre-Baldwin peak production quality.

What Changed in 1964

Pre-Baldwin double-cutaway White Falcon at consistent production quality. The Brooklyn factory is producing the Falcon with the same care as the original single-cutaway versions.

Collector's Notes

Pre-Baldwin double-cutaway Falcons are excellent instruments. Inspect binding carefully — Gretsch binding deterioration is a known issue. Gold sparkle binding should be intact.