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New Gretsch White Falcon Bass!: Basses That Should Have Been, Part 2

April 5, 2007 at 2:59 pm · Filed under Basses That Should Have Been

Matt from Pharaoh Amplifiers & Pedals just found info on a new hollow body bass, courtesy of Gretsch. Check it out!:

Gretsch White Falcon Hollow Body Bass

See full specs @ Gretsch’s site: http://www.gretschguitars.com/new07/G6136LSB/

Check out the sparkle gold binding on this sexy beast:
Gretsch White Falcon Bass Headstock

White Falcon Bass Body

Gretsch Bass Body Shot #2

I’m not sure of the price for this thing, but it’s got to be a pretty penny.

This marks the second time a manufacturer has beat me to the punch. First it was Eastwood, now Gretsch.

A while back I got the idea to do a series of posts called “Basses That Should Have Been” – highlighting all the cool guitar models that would have made even cooler semi and full-hollow bodied basses. The Gretsch White Falcon was on the list, but not any longer!

I wonder if they’ll do a single-cut version…..

Kevin said,

April 8, 2007 @ 7:16 am

Man, Brandon, you know how badly I want one of these? Too bad I don’t have the bagillion dollars Gretsch is gonna be charging.

BaSsMaN said,

April 10, 2007 @ 2:07 pm

My God it’s gorgeous! I’ve always been a White Falcon fan and this is a dream come true! I mean, it would be a dream if I had like 3000$…

What’s the round thing on the back supposed to do?

Nick! said,

October 30, 2007 @ 10:56 pm

According to MusiciansFriend, it goes for $4500, standard. They only charge $3600 for it: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Guitars-G6136LSB-White-Falcon-Long-Scale-Bass?sku=514191

If only I had $3600 to spare.

Alex said,

April 3, 2008 @ 6:52 pm

I’ve been emailing Gretsch for years about making a Gretsch Falcon Bass. I even asked them if they could make me a custom bass out of their 6119B except with Falcon Hardware and the Falcon Headstock but they said no. Anyway this is one of my dream basses for years. Its a shame that the time it comes out is the time I cant afford one. I just wish they made the Silver Falcon into a bass as well. I wouldnt care what I’d have to sell to get my hands on one of those. http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/index.php?product=G6136TSL&cat1=&cat2=&q=&st=1 Now imagine that as a bass!!!! Im drooling. Anyway “BASSMAN” to answer your question about the round leather pad on the back, its to prevent belt scratches on the finish (not that anyone willing to pay $3500 for this bass would be stupid enough to wear something that would scratch it during a show but there are idiots out there). Anyway as for the tone I cant be quite sure exactly how it sounds because I’ve never played this model but one of my basses is a Gretsch G6073 and it has the same TV Jones Thundertron pickups and it sounds amazing! I would think the only difference between the two would be that my G6073 has simulated F holes and this one has real F holes. Anyway I would recommend a Gretsch to any Hollowbody Bass enthusiast. I own two. I have a Gretsch 6119B Broadkaster Bass, and a Gretsch G6073 Electrotone and I love those Basses!!! I also have a couple of others like a Epiphone Jack Cassady but If I was doing a huge show and I had only one bass to choose it would definately be a Gretsch!

Mike Cutting said,

June 20, 2008 @ 11:25 am

Alex, the tone is nothing short of awesome!! Worth every penny…

Mark said,

September 7, 2008 @ 1:13 am

Alex, I am considering either a Broadcaster or an Electrotone, but am unable to try out the Electrotone. Other than cosmetics, how would you compare the two sonically, playbility, whatever info would be very much appreciated. Thanks

Rob C said,

March 16, 2009 @ 6:50 pm

Hey i just purchased this beautifull lady. She not only is hot to look at put the touch is smooth , rich with the clasic sound. i wa looking for Factory set up with no adjustments yet, great action. Ive enjoyed the Ric and the P bass. I was looking for a classsic .This one is now my only for rehearsal and gigs. Rock on Rob C

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