Great thing about Gretsch is the Filter "Tron Pickups cut through any band setting like a Hot knife through Butter. very clear and articulate about it too. I Love Gretsch!

If anyone were to judge you for having/playing a falcon at a gig, it’s 100% jealousy.

The Edge from U2 used a ‘59 White Falcon on a few songs over time. He used it on the studio versions of “Indian Summer Sky” and “All I Want Is You.” For live applications, he’s used it for some versions of “One Tree Hill” and at least one live performance in 2001 of their 1992 hit song “One.” He’s also used a couple of Chet Atkins models sporadically on some songs from 1997 to 2010. In addition, he used a vintage Duo Jet in the video for and live applications of “Invisible,” which was released circa 2017. They seemed to have stopped playing the song in 2019.

i was already attracted by this guitar but the day i've been able to try it i was stunned, still loving it

This is one of the most beautiful guitar I've ever seen

I am amazed at the versatility. People from all genres use the White Falcon and sound great. Richard Fortus in GNRs makes some really great heavy tones come to life in this. And then on the totally opposite end, worship guitarists rave about this guitar and love the tones they get as well. Awesome guitar! Awesome review!

I own this model guitar and it’s amazing

YES MATE absolute legend of a guitar! Had no idea that the guys from The Cult used them only ever really paid attention to the White Falcons when Mal played one for the Back in Black album but still they're an absolute beast in the guitar world. Another great video, rock on! \m/

A guitar with a life of it's own, and she enjoyed her road trip immensely. :)

This was wonderful to watch. I have bad GAS for one of these and have been reading about them obsessively for the last three days. I'm an acoustic guy and don't know much at all about the world of electric guitars, but I heard one of these in an Instagram post of all things and was smitten right away. I wish I could find an affordable one with a Bigsby and the fretboard inlay humps; I find the thumbnail inlay to be incongruous with the overall bling on the guitar. It wouldn't be a deal breaker though.

Great honest review, thanks mate.

This is a great video. Thank you for a good review. As an aside, did anyone else chuckle at the Frusciante photo where it looked like the Falcon was half as big as him? :)

This and a Rickenbaker 325 Capri or maybe a 350 full scale are my favourite guitars ever made.

Great video Matt! Was a giant Living End fan growing up and all I ever wanted was a White Falcon, bit pricey for a 15 year old, but good to see it get reviewed :D

Yes probably my next guitar. My Malcolm Young Signature is the most alive guitar I've got, so I've got a pretty got idea that this monster would be rampant. Lovely review

As a Neil Young fan since 1969 I've lusted after a Falcon for decades. Only played one once. Lucky you have such a generous friend.

I got one.... A dream guitar no regrets

Love my Silver Falcon centerblock

I noticed you played 'Norwegian Wood' with the capo on the third fret as opposed to on the second fret. Sounds good, but interesting.

In one word TONE!

I can relate to how you feel, I had an opportunity to be gifted a Goldtop and it almost never gets played out. I am playing two weekends a month in a Worship setting and its my old Strat deluxe and a standard Strat back-up. Same thing very little lead. Rhythm position the last seven years and mostly Hillsong. I am thinking that it may not hurt any feelings if I turn that one over and pick up a Martin acoustic. Its not as ornate as the Falcon but maybe in my mind there is a perception that I can play much better than my ability. Restoration work has improved greatly, so don't forget the offer. I am shipping more over the pond now, roughly 25%. Thanks Mitch

Thanks for this

I love the look but as a smaller guy (think Malcom), I went with the Duo Jet and found it preferable. No denying the mojo though, especially when in Neil's hands!

Great!! What gauge strings do you use in this guitar?

Oh I love Billy Duffy same with Malcolm Young and everybody else that played a white falcon!!

a great channel!!

Hey mate what amp did you use with the White Falcon for this video? Still have the Supro? Brilliant video, perfect balance between playing and really useful/interesting info and opinions. Cheers.

The side markers is a legitimate problem. On stage those dots just disappear. I’m still trying to find a good solution with mine.

ahhh, She sells sanctuary. I had to break out the nearest guitar and join you lol.

This 59 has trestle bracing which should control any uncontrollable feedback on stage

I went with a custom Penguin. Master tone control and wooden binding are different (better IMHO). Hats off to Gonzalo.

if you had a choice, you would have this or the Black Rickenbacker 325 you've reviewed?

1971 Gretsch white falcon hollow-body double-cutaway stereo 18 karat gold trim and knobs with the Bigsby all original from strings to strap and case serial number 111058. So it's the 58th guitar made in 1971 when they switched over to the Chet era models. She is going up for sale to save a family member message me if interested for pictures via Facebook or Twitter

Gorgeous tone! What amp did you use?

I'd have a serious look at the bindings on any guitar with plastic bindings, nothing worse than body binding shrinkage, can be a heartbreaker.

What was he playing during “number 3”

Why oh why didn’t they put the vertical logo in the headstock?.? Seriously

they're fantastic looking guitars I must say but a lot of the time especially with vintage Falcons you can't really get them playable

Im here for Frusciante

Centar block is a brilliant solution for these guitars, unfortunately as far as I'm concerned that's cheating :) White falcon, old kind, with all its faults and awesomeness is the one to go for and then it becomes the part of the character and charm of that guitar Centar block in my Duesenberg makes it much more versatile and user friendly and generally speaking it's a better built instrument (German engineering, cant beat it) ;) but White falcon is the big daddy it's the ultimate f@$& off, pardon my French :) Love the video mate :)

For the insane price it’s made in South Korea!?!?

John frusciante