With the Gretsch G6136-CS '55 White Falcon Relic , Senior Master Builder Stephen Stern and the Californian Gretsch Custom Shop bring the spirit of the golden '50s to life. Accordingly, the authentic Relic finish conceals a traditionally built Hollow Body electric guitar with a body made of laminated maple, which is a key element of the sound, and a comfortable maple neck with an ebony fingerboard. Two Seymour Duncan Dyno-Sonic Single Coil pickups also deliver a first-class Vintage sound with brilliant glitter in the highs and lively dynamics. Last but not least, the Gretsch Custom Shop '55 White Falcon Relic has first class Hardware im Vintage-Style , which is composed of the stylish Cadillac Tailpiece , the Syncro-Sonic bridge and Grover Imperial mechanics.
For the construction of the Gretsch G6136-CS '55 White Falcon , Stephen Stern and the Custom Shop team are using the traditional Gretsch Hollow Body construction method. Accordingly, the mighty body is made of laminated maple, whereby the " Parallel tone bar" bracing guarantees unhindered sound development for a warm and lively sound image. Glued in according to the classic method, the '55 Gretsch White Falcon maple neck with the "Stock C" profile offers optimum playability over the entire ebony fingerboard.
For the adequate sound conversion of the Gretsch G6136-CS '55 White Falcon Relic he Gretsch Custom Shop relies on two Seymour Duncan Dyno-Sonic Single Coil pickups. Equipped with Alnico V magnets and a discreetly increased output, the pickups capture the resonance Timbre of the Hollo Body construction skillfully and deliver an authentic Vintage sound down to the last detail, whose lively dynamics and brilliant highs are made for classic Rock 'n'Roll and Rockabilly sounds. In addition, the typical Gretsch circuitry, which relies on separate volume controls for each pickup, as well as general master volume and master tone potentiometers, allows you to call up multi-faceted tones.
Last but not least, the Gretsch G6136-CS '55 White Falcon Relic is equipped with a reliable Hardware -equipment whose stylish Vintage - Look underlines the authentic '50s of the electric guitar. The tailpiece is the "G Gretsch " Cadiallac Tailpiece , from which the strings are led over the traditional Gretsch Syncro-Sonic bridge. Grover Imperial Mechanics on the headstock also ensure precise and stable tuning.
Gretsch G6136-CS '55 White Falcon Relic #UC18021600