Gretsch G-6136TBK Black Falcon Model Arch Top Hollow Body Electric Guitar (2011), made in Japan, serial # JT11051997, black finish, laminated maple body and neck, ebony fingerboard, original black hard shell case.
This Terada-made Gretsch is essentially a "goth cousin" recreation of the iconic 1950s White Falcon, often considered the original Brooklyn company's crowning achievement. It maintains typical late-1950s features including the gold sparkle-trimmed deep body with large f-holes, gold Lucite pickguard, dual Filter 'Tron pickups, indented G knobs with jeweled inserts, and Grover imperial tuners and the Bigsby B-6 vibrato, which was not a feature of the original '50s guitars though often added along the way. The standout is obviously the svelte coat of black lacquer, which gives the flashy gold-trimmed guitar an extra badass charm. This is a very fine instrument typical of the quality Terada brings to the Gretsch line, and a superb-sounding and always spectacular-looking guitar.
Overall length is 43 7/16 in. (110.3 cm.), 17 in. (43.2 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 2 3/4 in. (7 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 1/2 in. (648 mm.). Width of nut is 1 11/16 in. (43 mm.).
This guitar shows only light signs of use through the years with just a bit of playwear here and there from respectful gigging. The original frets are in good shape, the electronics are untampered with, and the extent of the visible wear lies in uniform scratches and scuffs in the black lacquer finish on the back. It resides still in the original TKL case with the cool Gretsch retro paperwork package. Also inside the case is a snazzy glitzy strap as well as several strap lock options: the original strap locks for the guitar, some older gold Gretsch strap buttons, and a set of Dunlop Strap-loks, all of which can be effortlessly swapped in or out within 30 seconds. Excellent Condition.
