electric · hollow
White Falcon
| Maker | Gretsch |
|---|---|
| Origin | United States |
| Type | electric · hollow |
| Introduced | 1954 |
| Price | USD 3599.99 (2026-09) |
| Maker founded | 1883 |
| Status | current |
The White Falcon is Gretsch's largest hollowbody showpiece, finished in white with gold hardware.
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Why it matters
The Falcon has been Gretsch's flagship hollowbody for decades, and the current Players Edition examples list at $3,599.99. It is a large, heavily decorated instrument that suits rockabilly, country and anything needing an acoustic-sized presence on stage. Part of the purchase is the look, which is worth being honest about at this price.
Note
"The Guitar of the Stars" — gold hardware and an oversized body; Gretsch's showpiece hollowbody.
Specifications
- Scale length: unknown
- Neck shape: C Shape
Before you buy
- Large hollowbodies feed back sooner than solid guitars, so consider how loud the stage gets
- Gold hardware and white finishes show wear, so inspect used examples closely
- Both the weight and the body size are considerable, so play one standing before committing
Other opinions
One video is one opinion. These are the other videos for this entry, most-viewed first. The order is the view count, not a ranking of ours.
Ben Neal · 2022-01 · 174,329 views
“In this video we are comparing a Japanese made Gretsch White Falcon ($3999USD) to a Korean made Gretsch Electromatic ($850USD).”
Plays a Gretsch White Falcon next to an Electromatic Falcon and compares the two.
Sweetwater · 2012-07 · 133,645 views
“World-renowned guitarist Paul Pigat gives a great demonstration of the Gretsch White Falcon hollowbody electric guitar.”
Paul Pigat demonstrates the Gretsch White Falcon hollowbody for Sweetwater.