Hollow-body electric guitar with Bigsby B6GW tremolo and Custom Wound Black Top Filter'Tron pickups, including Gretsch Billy Duffy hardshell case
Signature model of guitarist Billy Duffy
Back and top made of laminated maple
Vintage white finish
Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Gold glitter binding on body and headstock with white/black/white inlays
Glued maple neck
Standard "U" neck profile
Ebony fingerboard with 22 frets
12" fingerboard radius
Two Custom Wound Black Top Filter'Tron pickups in neck and bridge position
3-way switch
Controls for Volume 1 (neck pickup), Volume 2 (bridge pickup) and Master volume
Separate 3-way tone switch
Adjusto-Matic bridge with Bigsby B6GW tremolo
Grover Imperial tuners
Includes Gretsch Billy Duffy hardshell case
The Gretsch G8424TG Billy Duffy Falcon VintageWhite at a glance:
With the English rock band The Cult, founding member and guitarist Billy Duffy achieved legendary status in the early 80s/90s and had a lasting influence on the post-punk scene. The influence of psychedelic elements in combination with goth and hard rock made The Cult a unique band, paving the way for all sub-genres. To mark the 40th anniversary of The Cult, Billy Duffy has been given a signature model from Gretsch, which not only stands out with its beautiful design, but is also intended to convey the sound and attitude of his style. The hollow-body guitar is equipped with two Filter'Tron pickups, which enable the incomparable Billy Duffy sound, while the combination of golden hardware and the vintage white finish conveys a great look.
The Gretsch G8424TG Billy Duffy Falcon Vintage White combines elegant design with a versatile sound!
Body made of elaborately crafted laminated maple with nitrocellulose finish.
Maple laminate body and ebony fingerboard
The back and top of the Gretsch G8424TG Billy Duffy Falcon VintageWhite are made of laminated maple, while the glued maple neck completes the instrument. In addition to the nitrocellulose finish, the body and headstock were complemented with a gold glitter binding with white/black/white inlays, which stands out as a beautiful detail. The 22-fret ebony fingerboard with a 12" radius allows for comfortable handling and practical playability - the fretboard is also adorned with Pearloid Big Block inlays.
Two Custom Wound Black Top Filter'Tron pickups deliver a defined sound.
Custom Wound Black Top Filter'Tron pickups
The Custom Wound Black Top Filter'Tron pickups installed in the neck and bridge position deliver a defined sound that is characterized by crystal-clear highs and crisp mids. In combination with the hollowbody construction, the pickups also provide sufficient low-end, giving the Gretsch G8424TG Billy Duffy Falcon a saturated sound. The electric guitar is also equipped with a 3-way switch for controlling the pickups as well as two separate pickup volume controls and a master volume control. There is also a 3-position tone switch for versatile sound coloration.
Headstock with gold glitter binding, Grover Imperial tuners and truss rod cover with "8424" lettering.
Bigsby B6GW and golden hardware
The golden Hardware underlines the chic Vintage White finish and completes the elegant look of the instrument: The details include an Adjusto-Matic bridge with a Bigsby B6GW tremolo, which is ideal for artistic vibrato applications. Reliable tuning is ensured by the Grover Imperial tuners, which also shine in golden Finish to match the bridge, the pickup frames and the truss rod cover with "8424" lettering.