DISC Gretsch G6136T Players Edition Black Falcon, Bigsby

Full Description

Superb Sound Quality

The Gretsch G6136T Players Edition is equipped with two high sensitive Filter'Tron humbucking pickups, located in the bridge and neck position. These deliver a pristine high end, glassy midrange , robust low end and balanced harmonics for tone that blends seamlessly with other instruments. Controlling these pickups is easy with the Jeweled "G"-Arrow control knobs, that offer independent volume, and a master tone, as well as a 3-position toggle switch for tonal variations

ML Bracing

The innovative Gretsch “ML” bracing delivers huge hollow body sound from the comfortable 2.25” body. Equipped with classic 'F' holes for added sound projection, the Black Falcon delivers a great resonant tone even when played acoustically.

Neck and Fingerboard

A 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and striking pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays tops a maple neck with a comfortably familiar standard “U”-shaped profile for fluidly easy playing. The added cutaway design also allows easier access to the higher frets and therefore allowing you to play more complex styles.

String-Through Tailpiece

The Bigsby tailpiece is now string-through, making it quicker and easier to change strings as well as providing increased vibration transfer for enhanced sustain. This is an ideal function for gigging musicians who may need to change their strings more often and quickly.

Classic Cosmetic Details

Not only does the Black Falcon provide you with an uncompromising sounds, it also comes heavily equipped with high quality appointments that makes it worthy of wearing the Gretsch name. The Black Falcon offers total sophistication with its the gold Grover Imperial locking tuning machines and gold jeweled “G Arrow” control knobs to the gold sparkle bound neck, body and F Holes, black gloss urethane finish and gold vintage thick plexi pickguard with Gretsch logo. As well as these, the Falcon also offers the classic Bigsby tremolo for enhancing you sound. Along with all these prestigious features, the Black Falcon also includes a deluxe hardshell case for safely transporting between your performances.

Features

• Equipped with a pair of High Sensitive Filter’Tron™ humbucking pickups
• Separate bridge and neck volume controls
• Three-way pickup switching for the ultimate sound
• 12”-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
• Pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays
• “U”-shaped neck profile for comfortable easy playing
• Gretsch “ML” bracing is specifically voiced for this guitar, and delivers increased projection and airy openness
• Bigsby B6GP vibrato tailpiece is now string-through, making it quicker (and easier) to change strings
• Gold Grover® Imperial™ locking tuning machines and gold jeweled “G Arrow” control knobs
• Classic "F" holes for traditional Gretsch appearance
• Black gloss urethane finish
• Includes a deluxe hardshell case for safely transporting your instrument between performances

Specifications

Body

• Body Shape: Falcon™
• Body Material: Laminated Maple
• Body Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Body Colour: Black
• Bracing: ML Style

Neck

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Shape: Standard "U"
• Neck Finish: Gloss Urethane
• Neck Binding: Gold
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut: Graph Tech® TUSQ XL
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (43mm)
• Position Inlays: Pearloid Thumbnails

Harware & Electronics

• Bridge Pickup: High Sensitive Filter'Tron
• Neck Pickup: High Sensitive Filter'Tron™
• Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
• Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle
• Bridge: Rocking Bar
• Tuning Machines: Grover® Imperial Gold
• Control Knobs: Jeweled "G"-Arrow
• Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .011-.049
• Pickguard: Gold Plexi with Gold Gretsch Logo
• Case: Deluxe Hardshell