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.
How to Authenticate a 1968 Gretsch White Falcon
Gretsch serial numbers use a system where the first digits indicate month/year — verify against known Gretsch serial tables for 1968. Numbers are on the headstock back. Filter'Tron humbucking pickups should be present (replaced DynaSonics around 1958). Verify originality. Check binding condition carefully — Gretsch binding from this era is notorious for deterioration and shrinkage. Replacement binding is difficult to match correctly. Distinctive white finish with gold sparkle binding and gold-plated hardware. White nitro yellows to warm cream over decades. Gold hardware should show consistent aging. Falcon wing headstock inlay must be original. Verify all hardware (bridge, tailpiece, tuners, knobs, switches) matches documented specifications for 1968. Laminated maple body — tap test for correct hollow-body resonance. Original case with Gretsch logo adds provenance.