1967 Gretsch White Falcon
First Baldwin-era White Falcon. The flagship received more careful attention than lower-tier models during the transition, so early Baldwin Falcons can still be excellent instruments.
Current Market Value
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
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 | 400 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Gold-plated covers. First Baldwin-era production.
What Changed in 1967
First Baldwin-era White Falcon. Initial Baldwin production retains Brooklyn factory quality as the same workforce continued. The Falcon was Gretsch's flagship and received more attention than lower-priced models.
Collector's Notes
Baldwin acquisition significantly impacts value. However, early Baldwin Falcons (1967-1968) from the Brooklyn factory are better than their reputation suggests. Inspect binding carefully.