1970 Gretsch White Falcon
Late Baldwin-era White Falcon from the Brooklyn factory's twilight years. Still visually stunning but with increasing quality variability. Binding deterioration is a common concern.
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 or Schaller (gold-plated) |
| Finish Options | White with gold sparkle binding |
| Est. Production | 350 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Gold-plated covers. Late Baldwin-era production.
What Changed in 1970
Final years of the Brooklyn factory White Falcon. The factory fire in 1973 would end Brooklyn production entirely. These late examples still carry the visual grandeur of the Falcon but with Baldwin-era quality concerns.
Collector's Notes
Baldwin-era Falcons are significantly less valuable than pre-Baldwin, but the White Falcon's inherent visual drama makes even late examples desirable. Thorough inspection of binding, hardware, and electronics is essential.