I would love a White Falcon. Two “wants” in my life; a Corvette, and a Gretsch White Falcon. I’m 77 years young, and I still have the dream.😉

A White Falcon has been on my list for many years.. Finally in 2023 I pulled the trigger on a new Terada built G-6136T-59GE Vintage Select White Falcon with TVJones Filtertrons.. It is truly a Masterpiece! It is superbly constructed & beautifully appointed.. With an absolutely amazing Sound! It really is a dream to play!

I just bought a 72' White Falcon this morning. Watching this video is how I am dealing with the epic anticipation of it's arrival.

In the 70's-80's I had a vintage guitar store in Portland, Oregon, and in the late 70's I bought a 1956 White Falcon from a mom/pop music store in Springfield, Oregon (home of the Simpsons). They were asking $1500 (a lot of money at the time) and I offered $1100 cash, which they ended up taking. I eventually sold the guitar to Howie Hubberman at House of Guitars in Rochester NY around 79' or 80', and Howie sold it to his buddy Brian Setzer .The guitar was a one owner when I got it and the original cowboy owner had inlaid rhinestones around the headstock, otherwise the guitar was factory stock. It was the same guitar that Brian used for the infamous "Stray Cat Strut" video. A short while later I found a filtertron 1959 White Falcon that had the rare stereo set-up with the matching Gretsch stereo amp, that guitar went to Howie also and I'm sure Brian got that one too for his Gretsch collection. I had a Canon AE-1 camera in the 70's and still have some good photos of the guitar with closeups of the rhinestone headstock, glad to share if anyone wants to see it. Thanks Damian for keeping the Gretsch mystique alive.

I just bought a Michael Guy Chislett Falcon. I generally steer clear of signature models, and honestly, I've never heard any of the dude's music, but it has by far the best specs of any current production White Falcon imo. Basically a 59 model with a few stealthy modern upgrades like locking tuners and a string-thru Bigsby. It's my first guitar with filtertron-style pickups (TV Jones Classics) and I'm hooked! Such a unique, almost hi-fi sound.

I only play classical guitar, but I dream of having a white falcon, it's one of my dream guitars. Great video!

White falcon is super cool!!! I actually first saw one in action with Billy Duffy of THE CULT.

Yes, I purchased in 2018 a '59 LTD 6136T in Lake Placid Blue. One of 132 made World wide. Absolute Gem of an instrument....

It's a bucket list guitar for me. My eyes are set on the 6120. While I love the look of the Falcon, I want the 6120 as my first Gretsch.

I’ve been in love with the White Falcon ever since my guitar teacher Mary Osborne-Scaffidi pulled out THE prototype White Falcon that Gretsch had given her (she was the Gretsch girl in the 50s) for me to play on. She had it on the album cover of “A Girl and Her Guitar” … I finally broke down and laid out the $$$$ to buy one last month after years of wanting one. She was a classy lady and a great teacher. And the guitar is timeless!

Played a 1980 here in England today. Was a bit quiet / dead sounding. The guy had a private museum above the shop. For a charity donation he’d take you around. He had a 58. One of two made for demonstrating the stereo pickups. Stephen Stills has the other. Spectacular guitar! My brother had a 93 USA that was incredible. Never bought it when offered. Hence looking at the 1980 to fill the hole the 93 left! Nice video!!

I have a White Falcon and it is my favourite guitar, the one I use most live and in the studio. I wanted one since before I could play. I first saw one in Goody 2 Shoes video (turns out that it was the same one in the Stray Cats video, Marco bought it) by Adam Ant. I had never seen anything like it before. Then in 84 I saw Billy Duffy playing one and loved his sound. I have had mine since 2017. I am considering getting a Billy Duffy signature model but can’t justify it yet.

Hi from Geelong Australia 🦘👍🇭🇲 I love Gretsch and rockabilly just the other day I put one of these on lay by and I should have it in my hand soon I thought I would go for the 6136-55 because I could not go past that Cadillac tile pace what a classic But also because it's a replica of what came out in 1955 to be honest I think that's the best looking one and also I love the fingerboard ❤

Referring to the guitar mentioned below, it had a roller bar bridge, silver sparkle binding, nickle hardware, locking Grover Imperial tunes, and best of all, "Ray Butts" patent applied for pickups, by TV Jones.....

Always wanted a Falcon and finally bought one. Its a Double Cut from 2008, and I am stoked!

My 59 Vintage White Falcon, is way out of my league, but as a geezer wanabee-zer strummer.. I could never top it's buttery action, tone, versatility and, of course looks. Great video Damian. Thanks to my sweetie.. who hit a jackpot at the Hardrock Casino Tampa and ordered it in July 2021, and it did not arrive till November..well worth the wait.. now I am looking for a strap (wide and soft to protect the finish) that would do it justice. Rock on..

more of a bass/piano guy but holy... this guitar is amazing and im just in love with the looks and sound of it... if I ever pickup the small 6 strings it will only be once I get my hands in one of those

I have a 6136 White Falcon and I love this guitar more every time I play it. Holy Grail is right.

Beautiful guitars always wanted one as a Neil Young fan. I got a 60 ford falcon ranchero painted white and gold.

I have a White Falcon Junior. It’s 6120 sized. I used to smoke cigarettes and after a price change or tax increase I realized that if I quit I would have more than enough to buy a Falcon. That was the last pack of cigarettes that I ever bought and the best guitar purchase that I ever made! Now she seems like an extension of my body and I dislike playing other guitars.

The history of Gretsch guitars, especially the White Falcon, is such a fascinating story; and you did an awesome job telling it. I’m currently reading Tony Bacon’s “50 Years of Gretsch Electrics” and the 50’s definitely were a wild time for Gretsch (and guitars in general). I own a G5125 (with DeArmond PUs) and I couldn’t be happier with it. Keep up the good work, and I definitely wouldn’t mind more guitar history videos in the future. Take care!

That is a gorgeous guitar with some serious bling. I always dreamed of owning a Black Falcon, those of anything, or even more gorgeous. Great video, Damian, enjoyed learning the history of this guitar, cheers!

what a beautiful video and great voice! greetings from Costa Rica!

Last year I finally bought a White Falcon (Players Edition). What a guitar! It's big and sturdy, with a big sound. It's rapidly becoming my main guitar within my band. The former main guitar was an American Fender Stratocaster. Also a great guitar, but very different!

I've owned several gretsch models in my time of playing. 6120s, country gents, a jet, but the falcon has always alluded me. Finding one out in the wild is how I want to find it. I'll get one eventually, and my guitar hunt will be completed. It's the greatest looking instrument I've ever seen and has been my number 1 want in my life. Someday I'll get it.

It's a bucket list guitar for me, I'm currently awaiting an electromatic 5420t which will be my first gretsch. Thank you for the work you put in on your videos, you're an amazing teacher.

I always liked The White Falcon but could never afford one but about four years ago I was looking for a hollow or semi hollow body guitar with a Bigsby tremolo and that was affordable classic and retained modern elements which provided the sound for more heavier music but still had that vintage look and tone. I had never been on the market for this type of guitar but wanted something more dynamic and bold as well as being brand new as it had been many years since I had purchased a new guitar but was working on making videos for KZfaq and wanted something to enhance my playing and sound while inspiring also. So I went to Centre Stage Music here in Kingston Ontario and they had just brought In a new line of guitars which where made by Grestch known as the Streamliner series and I was so lucky because when I described what I was looking for the staff member said that if that's what I was looking for that Grestch where notable for this design of guitar. When I heard the name Grestch at first I was thinking the price would be out of my range and I was shown the lineup. I tried the G2622T right away as it was perfect and I loved the three tone sunburst finish. But the thing was fret access was limited and it was hard to get to the 19th fret and up so I tried a grey G2622 no tremolo and a green one but I can't remember the model name. But the grey G2622 no trem was great and it had better fret access but the green one was very nice it had great fret access and a Bigsby and sounded the best but it was hallow not semi hollow with a centre block. So I came back the next day or the day after with close to four hundred dollars to chose a guitar to put a payment on. I played each guitar and had a hard time because I chose between the G2622 and the G2622T and it was hard. Although the G2622 had better fret access the sound was a bit less distinct and the G2622T was far more clear and had the perfect tone for both heavy and soft music p,us it had a Bigsby (Licenced but that's okay it's the Bigsby B70) this was a key component as I had always wanted a Bigsby on a guitar and had almost bought a Epiphone Lee Paul with After Market Bigsby for Three hundred and fifty dollars but I was looking for a brand new guitar something I knew was not going to require fret changes or any maintenance as so many used guitars over ten years do. But I stuck it out and the G2622T was a great guitar and I was thinking it would be at least 1200.00$ but he told me 820.00$ which was a little expansive but I got to play it and test out the exact model I own and it came with a full warranty for a year and free repairs for that full year needed plus a full tune up and inspection and repairs or adjustments done free. Plus I got a strap picks and he threw in two set of strings and a patch cord. In total it only cost me 880.00$ right from the floor and I had it tuned twice and fully inspected in a year. At first the Bigsby was a mess and every time I used it it would knock my high strings out of tune and the whole guitar would then be untunable. But I took it back and they filed the nut put new strings on it smoothed my saddles and put graphite in the nut and saddles. After that it was mint I took it back just for a standard tuneup and to have everything looked over. I had the yearly tune up and they said it had better action and playability then it did new and they said it was better then before. I like the guitar because although it's a low end guitar it still has the Gretsch name and was brand new so I won't have any issues for a while. It took me two and a half months to pay it off then I financed a Las Paul worn cherry and a Fender American Pro Telecaster that I just paid off a little over a week ago then I have my 1990 Ibanez Ex Series 350 with HSH and a licenced Floyd Rose double nut locking trem and is my guitar for shredding and more dynamic playing. The frets are beginning to ware a bit but it's still fine I just have to raise the bridge a touch ever once in a while to releave fret buzz. Action and tension are still fine but the electronics need a cleaning because I get noise when I turn it up or down and it cuts out a bit if I change positions of the pickups cutting out maiming on the neck pickup setting. I had a JS 100 transparent red but the bridge bolt was totally sherrec off at the head so I sold it for cheap because I needed money and it was the only guitar I'd part with. Now I have my four guitars three of which where bought brand new since 2017 and my Ibanez was my first guitar to this present sellection. I've had many guitars through the years but my Fender America Pro Telecaster 2017 was quite the wonderful guitar and is my first Fender and high end guitar plus only the second America Made instrument I've owned. I've had Epiphones with the Gibson name on the truss rod cover which was a limited edition flame or violin top Las Paul and was a little over a thousand dollars new. It was a beautiful guitar the Birds Eye maple was astounding and the double was potted pickups held sustain for days and it was my baby I even slept with that guitar in the bed with my ex and me to stay warm during cold winter night's. It's was a good thing my ex understood me and knew I was an avid guitar player and musician and she said she loved that guitar as much as I did and welcome it in the bed. Not between us or anything lol just on my side of the bed closest to me so it would not sweat when it got warmed up in the house after the cold night's in the winters. Sorry for writing a short novel lol Now I am going to play guitar after all that reference to guitars Cheers and happy playing to you and every one. Peace to All And All In Peace!!

Keep the documentaries coming. Very enjoyable Damian.👍

Definitely on the bucket list. Great video.

Fantastic video on the ultimate Gretsch, thanks Damian!

Excellent video...... I'd love a white falcon. I'm gonna have to save up and get one!!

Great video Damian. This summer I bought a 6120TG from 1990, almost as old as I am😉. It play and sound that much better than my 5420T that I need to own it. I can imagine that a Falcon a better guitar in sound and play than the 5420 and the 6120. In the Netherlands there's an artist who play on a Falcon with Midnight Sapphire finish with golden hardware. I'm looking forward to the day I can play and maybe even own a Falcon like that.

Beautiful guitar and beautiful and tasteful playing, as always!

Great video!! If I could play guitar this would be the only one I’d want, I just loooove WF 🤍🦅🎸😭!!!

i own the white falcon double cutaway and it's the Stereo version! awesome sound!

Gretsch should release a Sylvain Sylvain falcon. Lord knows how iconic his playing was.

Great episode Mate 👏 and I've always loved that Cadillac Tailpiece...

Mary Osborne was one of the first endorsers of the White Falcon...it was a fancy version of a country club which she was using a Cadillac green one also. Thanks for the video man!

I had always lusted after a 6120 because of Eddie who was my favourite artist as a child. I got my first electric guitar from a skip and my grandad set it up for me (a lot of work) and I played it for a year, I was 16 and had been playing for three months. My dad then bought me an Aria on which he set up and put schaller machine heads on it. I never got the 6120, but in '89 I bought an Epiphone Sheraton ii and slapped a Bigsby on it, I have been lucky enough to tour domestically and around the world with her and recorded in some beautiful and shitty studios with her. She has always been my main guitar. I became so enamoured with her (Lynda) that I didn't have a need (or the kite) any longer for the 6120. I love your posts boss, you always take me back to a wonderful nostalgia and my first musical loves, long may you continue. This was a lovely post, it was nice to get an insight into your journey. My daughter was going to buy me a Gretsch two birthdays ago, luckily I found out from one of my mates with whom she was making sure it was one I wanted. How lovely is that? She had saved forever, I convinced her to spend it on herself (driving licence and a half decent old car). She is now on her second year in University doing music, guitar and voice, I am so proud of her.❤ 😎🎙🎸✅

I really appreciate learning the history that you frequently include. The knowledge you share with us is impressive. Thanks

Awesome video. My 2004 White Falcon is my favorite guitar. It has 1958 style wiring with the tone switch and HS Filter’Trons, but it has the 1955 style headstock logo and pearl inlays. It came with a gold Bigsby with black paint, but I’ve replaced it with a Gretsch V Cut Bigsby with a wire handle. I have other guitars, but when I play them, I often wonder why I’m not using the Falcon.

A White Falcon would be a dream come true! I really enjoyed this episode! Your channel has become one of my favorites. Thank you!

Fantastic video, great energy, was fun to watch!

Thanks Damian. This was a great piece of history added into my Gretch vocabs. One day I hope to own a White Falcon, but for now I have a 2022 G5422TG in Snowcrest White which is great player and a really good looker, too. Keep rockin!

always wanted one, but my playing skill just cant justify it. I sure like looking at em though. Excellent video Damian!

Such a wealth of information you gave us all on the history of the White Falcon👍 Great job putting it altogether Damian AND of course great playing🎸🎶

Definitely a bucket list guitar. But it’ll have to be a southpaw version.

I just traded my '75 Martin D-35 for a 2016 White Falcon 1958 Stephen Stills signature model. Love that guitar. I also have a Black Falcon. They're built differently. The bracings are not the same and they sound and feel different. Would like a pickguard on the it but I can live without it if I have to. Hard to choose one over the other. Love when you play yours on the instruction video. ❤

a great friend !!! and a great guitar !!

Fascinating video!

Black Falcon incoming early next week. Great vid Damian (as always!).

Thank you Damian. This video is brilliant. The passion you have for this guitar can really be seen in this video. I do own many Gretsch guitars and I also have a white Falcon and it is one of my favourite guitars. Keep rocking. Respect. Will scarlet

Another great video! I have just got the G6136T 59. Love it and you have inspired me to pick it up and play some Stray Cats.

with Mr Baccis knowledge . I think we are in for a treat. Can’t wait for his other videos about guitar, guitarists and history of rockabilly/ jazz/ rock n roll. His knowledge appears to be endless and he’s obviously well read. Cheers Damian

Traded on a bunch of gear and picked up a Gretsch 5427 TG. It's no White Falcon, but it is very fast and handles gain much better than I anticipated. Everyone who loves guitars should try a Gretsch. They are their own thing, and they are, indeed, special. Your positive vibe sets you apart from other KZfaq instructors. Keep it up!

Gretsch has always made elegant guitars. I was never a big Gretsch guy until I got my first one. Now I have two and I love the brand. Fantastic guitars.

My fave too! Great job Damian

Thank you very much Damian! Great video, great explanation and great final words! I don’t have a Gretsch Falcon but a G612212! Greetings from Chile 🇨🇱

Great video Damian. Thanks for sharing 🤘😎

The Cadillac of guitars !!! Great video Damian! I love mine it’s got the bird inlays,vertical Gretsch logo,filtertrons and mud switch.... plays like butter ;)

I love your videos, I really get the Passion you have for guitars... well done mate!

I am green with White envy! that's a lovely instrument you have there Damian, thanks for sharing the history and the story. I've got my lovely, a hot rod blue GT5420T and I love it too!

Very nice tone! Interesting history.

I’ve been dreaming of a falcon for years! Cool vid Damian, keep em coming! Love your enthusiasm 🍻

Great video Damian!

My wife agreed to let me purchase a White Falcon. I’m eyeing the Chislett version as I prefer the block markers and the winged headstock. I hope to recreate some of the tones of Hillsong.

The White Falcon is a pretty guitar. If I was to ever get one I'd get the model with the "Chet Atkins" style wiggle stick that looks like a fancier Strat Trem Arm. I currently play an Aged Brooklyn Burst Gretsch Streamliner with no Bigbsy and loving it; its my first Gretsch.

Great video! The White Falcon is one of my favourites and I’m very happy to own one.

GREAT VIDEO! GREAT(EST) GUITAR!

Great, informative vid with tres coooool playing, as always Damien! Hope you & your loved ones escaped unscathed from the recent fallout in your area. Stay safe!

Great history! Greetings from Spain!

Killer video Damian! Bucket list guitar for me.... but for now I’ll just have to dream. PS - dig all your old punk, swing and rockabilly pictures!!

I've wanted a White Falcon since the same Stray Cats video. I'm a few years older but not to much. I finally got my NOS 1990 White Falcon 5 years ago I think, the first year Falcon after Fred Gretsch bought the company from Baldwin. It's everything I ever wanted in a guitar.

Found one for sale , counting Pennie’s to try and get it . I had a session with it , nothing like I’ve played before !

I've been playing guitar since 1965. I've always loved Gretsch guitars. My father also played and owned a Country Gentleman. When I first seen a White Falcon, I wanted one. To this day, at age 63, I have yet to afford one lol. I have a 5420T Electromatic, and once owned a Signature Brian Stetzer 6120, but had to let it go for finances. One day

Great vid...My first guitar was a May 5th 1963 Silvertone Silouette for 58 dollars and some odd cents @ five dollars a month. My best was 2005 and being a White Falcon. Amazing axe!

Definitely on my bucket list , probably going to be a while before I can afford one though 😂

Great video man! My number one guitar is a white falcon! Though I recently got the copper falcon so that one is seeing more playtime for now.

There was a mars music waaaaay back when I used to live around ft walton. I didn't play then,but I heard band kids talk about it a lot. Also, damian must be living right. Never would guess he's a few years older than me. Really dug the video, though I don't know if my playing will ever warrant a white falcon . It's beautiful

That was a great video. Thank you for sharing. No White Falcon in my small collection. I just bought my first Gretsch, a 5410 "Rat Rod"....

Great video thanks Damian Gretsch made a solid body version. Drum role the Gretsch Penguin !! Penguin!! Love to have been at that meeting. So we have to name a solid bodied white Falcon any ideas? Eagle? Hawk? Fender have the Felines erm Penguin? Brilliant its a white guitar and penguins like snow so Penguin it is then. Really evokes the spirit of wild rock and roll ,good work. Lunch?

I’d love a white falcon .. I’ve got an alpine green electromatic which I love. But the white falcon is the dream .. it’s just the greatest guitar visually ..

One of my guitars on my bucket list "To own". I'm also huge CULT fan!

lol, I your old Kay and Silvertone are the ones that ring my bell.

I love my White Falcon!

Good Morning DB. Great video, I finally got my Falcon about a year ago (6136DS) and the only problem I am having is now I really don’t play my SSLVO anymore. 😆. But I’m serious. I find the Falcon just SO much easier to play. Maybe I go lighter with strings on my 6120. But maybe it’s just the long scale that I like. Funny story of how you fell for the Big Bird. My story is exactly the same. That Song That Video and I’m still a StrayCat fan and a lover of anything Setzer. Thank you Sir. I’ve Enjoyed the journey through your narration. 👍👍🔥🔥

Awesome video as usual, Damian. And the answers are: Yes, Yes, Yes... I got myself a gorgeous 2009 G6136T-LTV called Vicky and YES, I love her probably as much as you love yours. Thanks again for the very instructive and full of fun facts video. Greetings from Brazil.

As a teen I would go to the local music shop and stare at the White Falcon. Could never afford one.

Great Player ....)

Damian Bacci, the Fred Rodgers of KZfaq Rockabilly guitar videos!! I say that with all love and respect my man! Back in 96 I was the roadie for my roommate's band, the Amazing Royal Crowns. Johnny played a Gretsch Country club, and although I loved it's sound and thought it was straight up Boss, I was too intimidated to even consider learning to play guitar. Smash cut to 2021 and I'm slowly learning the basics on my Left handed Electromatic Jet and watching the Boss Ross of Rockabilly show me how it's done!! Keep it up my brother, we need more of you and less of the dude who looks like a Chic selling makeup or the fratboy douchebag brothers!

David Gilmour has an early 1955 White Falcon. He’s got the goods.,

great post, you could do more about other guitars

I love the White Falcon, but have lusted over a 6120T for years. Still, it isn't like I would ever say no to one!

I got permission to buy a Black Falcon. I think it's a 2005. It's also an extension of me. One of the reasons I love my wife SO dearly. 😉🇩🇰

I have a gold 2420T. Looks great, sounds great. I don't feel like I've earned the White Falcon yet. When I can say I'm a professional musician I'll buy one. Even if I still have a day job. Once I start getting paid, then I'll feel like I've earned it.

Don't have a white falcon but I do have a Gretsch streamliner which I love.

A 72 Falcon, You will really with it. Colin Whitley, A Gretsch expert will tell tell you that Gretsches of the 70's are crappy. He goes on to say he never read Jay Scott's amazing Gresch book. I highly recommend rrading it. What's so great is its basicially accurate and the best guitar book; a great fun read by an intelligen educated man with humor which you have to have if you love Gretsches like I do. I love Gretsches when I bought my first one in 79. Colin Whitley has a 62 Gretsch. That's when Gretsch started to make their lousy double cuts with impossibility to reach above the 13th fret. You will love your 72. Much better designed Falcon without all the Gretsch Crapola of the 60's. Mutes, T-zones, tuning fork etc. I have an 81 Falcon. Their last year before Gretysch closed. Ask Billy Duffy of the Cult from the 80's and beyond. He plays a 70's Gretsch. Fender/Gretsch made a 70's remake of Billy Duffy's 70's Gretsch a few years ago; very cool guitar. I have a few Gretsches from the lte 30's to 81. I avoid those made after 61 (when they started adding T-zones and tuning forks for sustain, ugggh.. You'll have a great Falcon "DrunkFish." Good luck.

For me, the early Falcon, early Penguin, and the Cadillac Green 57 Duo Jet are the top of the line for Gretsch in terms of sheer looks. That said, I continue to lust after the 6120-55.

Damian does your White Falcon have the 90s stock ceramic pickups?? Have you switched them out for TVs or H.S. Filtertrons? Thats really cool you got your lifetime guitar so early in life/career . You should do move gear videos.

I would love a White Falcon, sadly the cost is way beyond me. I do have a 5620T-CB, totally love it, would never sell it.