1968 Gretsch White Falcon
Early Baldwin-era White Falcon from the Brooklyn factory. Quality remains reasonable on early Baldwin flagships. The visual drama of the white and gold presentation is undiminished.
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 | 390 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Gold-plated covers. Early Baldwin era — Brooklyn factory still operational.
What Changed in 1968
Early Baldwin-era White Falcon. The Brooklyn factory continues with the same workforce. As the flagship model, the White Falcon received more careful attention than lower-priced Gretsch models during the Baldwin transition.
Collector's Notes
Early Baldwin Falcons can be surprisingly good instruments. The flagship received more care than mid-range models. Binding deterioration is a growing concern — inspect thoroughly.