{"product_id":"gretsch-white-falcon-model-7593-1977-all-orig-w-hang-tag-case-excellent","title":"Gretsch 1977 White Falcon 7593 Single Cut All Original w\/ case Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo sales tax for US customers outside California.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe White Falcon was introduced at the 1954 NAMM show as the most ambitious guitar Gretsch had ever conceived — a statement instrument designed to prove that Gretsch could outshine anything else on the market in appointments, aesthetics, and presence. The original 1955 White Falcon entered production as the single-cutaway model 6136, and the single-cutaway configuration was reintroduced in the early 1970s as model 7593 — the instrument that Billy Duffy would later make the visual and sonic signature of The Cult, and the specific model you are looking at here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CZ2IgMGV8FI\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBilly Duffy burst out of London's early '80s post-punk scene in Theatre of Hate before meeting Ian Astbury and forming one of rock 'n' roll's most powerful and long-lasting duos — The Cult. His combination of thick power chords steeped in rich chorused delay, melodic Morricone-inspired lead phrases, and filthy feedback-laden solos created an unparalleled sound larger than most venues could contain. Every track on the iconic albums Love and Dreamtime featured his Gretsch White Falcon exclusively — and Duffy has made a point to include it on every subsequent album. When Gretsch released a Billy Duffy signature Falcon, they based it specifically on the '70s Baldwin-era 7593 specification — the same three-piece maple\/walnut\/maple neck, the same ebony fingerboard, the same Black Top Filter'Tron pickups — because that is the guitar Duffy actually plays. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe White Falcon 7593 is a Baldwin-era instrument. Baldwin had difficulty understanding Gretsch's position in the market and moved production to Arkansas; Gretsch suffered through fires and declining quality through the 1970s, finally shutting down production in the early 1980s. Baldwin-era Falcons are evaluated on their individual merits rather than the brand's overall trajectory of the period, and this 1977 example presents in exceptional original condition — all hardware, electronics, wiring, and cosmetics intact. The 24-karat gold-plated Bigsby vibrato, gold Adjusto-Matic bridge on ebony base, gold pickguard, and gold sparkle body binding are all original. The Black Top Filter'Tron humbuckers read 4.36k neck and 4.38k bridge — closely matched, correctly specified, and original. The three-position mud switch is original and functional. Original wiring and solder joints throughout. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"inline-flex\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.themusiczoo.com\/products\/national-reso-phonic-reso-rocket-wood-body-resonator-used\" class=\"group\/tag relative h-[18px] rounded-full inline-flex items-center overflow-hidden -translate-y-px cursor-pointer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative transition-colors h-full max-w-[180px] overflow-hidden px-1.5 inline-flex items-center font-small rounded-full border-0.5 border-border-300 bg-bg-200 group-hover\/tag:bg-accent-900 group-hover\/tag:border-accent-100\/60\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-nowrap text-text-300 break-all truncate font-normal group-hover\/tag:text-text-200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eI argue that the Baldwin era Gretsch guitars seem to have better neck sets and fret work than earlier models, making them more playable isntruments.  That is the case here.  The guitar plays effortlessly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Filter'Tron pickups, though humbucking in nature, sound quite significantly twangy compared to a Gibson PAF — the wide-spaced coils and specific Gretsch voicing produce the chimey, articulate character that is completely distinct from any other humbucker design, and that Duffy exploited to produce the specific White Falcon tone that defined The Cult's sound. The three-piece maple\/walnut\/maple neck at .803\" at the first fret and .926\" at the tenth plays comfortably on the 25.5\" scale ebony fingerboard. At 10 lbs 0.5 oz this is a substantial instrument — consistent with the 1979 Baldwin-era example reviewed by Guitar.com at over 10 lbs. Action set at 2\/32\" on the treble string and 3\/32\" on the bass string at the twelfth fret. Original hang tag included. Original Gretsch hardshell case — painted white over black by a previous owner, otherwise in very good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"product-spec-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eColor: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Original?: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eFinish Condition: Excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eWeight: 10lbs 0.5oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eOverall Length: 42-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eNut Width: 1-11\/16\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eString Spacing At Bridge: 1.985\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eScale Length: 25.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eAction 1st String At 12th Fret: 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10-46\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"product-spec\"\u003eSmells?: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out the other cool guitar related stuff on our site!\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/vintage-fender-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Fender electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eFender Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/gibson-guitars\" title=\"Vintage and used Gibson electric guitars at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eGibson Electric Guitars\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/amps\" title=\"Vintage and used guitar amplifiers at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Used Amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e — \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.maharsvintageguitars.com\/collections\/effect-pedals\" title=\"Vintage and used effects pedals at Mahar's Vintage Guitars\"\u003eVintage 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Shipments require signature on delivery, no exceptions. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely. If there is damage, retain all packing materials intact, photograph them immediately, and send the photos to \u003ca href=\"mailto:sales@maharsvintageguitars.com\"\u003esales@maharsvintageguitars.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStringed Instruments\u003c\/b\u003e: Multiple shipping speeds are available for orders on our website — Ground, 2 Day, 3 Day, and Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb orders: customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. 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