These Made-in-Japan Gretsch guitars never fail to impress.  This guitar has killer, low action with beautiful fret work, resonates like crazy, and it totally addictive to play.  If you like this guitar, you should check out the 2013 Black Falcon we got along with this one - it is equally clean and fun to play.

The White Falcon debuted in 1954 as Gretsch's flagship showpiece — built to turn heads at trade shows before anyone expected it to sell. It became one of the most visually iconic guitars in American lutherie, associated with players from Neil Young to Billy Duffy. The G6136DS designation identifies the DynaSonic-equipped double-cutaway variant, produced from 2006 through 2014 at Gretsch's Terada factory in Japan under FMIC ownership. These Japanese-built Falcons are consistently well-regarded for fit and finish and represent the model at a quality level comparable to the pre-FMIC Terada instruments. The DS variant occupies a specific niche within the Falcon family — the DynaSonics produce a noticeably different character than the Filtertron-equipped models, with more articulation and less midrange compression.

Construction is laminated maple throughout — top, back, and sides — which is correct and original for this model. Laminated maple in a fully hollow 17-inch body at 2-7/8 inches deep produces a tonally balanced, well-projected sound with good sustain and controlled feedback response compared to thinner-bodied hollowbodies. The neck is a 3-piece maple with an ebony fretboard, 12-inch radius, and 1-5/8-inch nut width. Neck profile is a standard U-shape measuring .826 inches at the first fret and .990 inches at the tenth — a comfortable medium-full profile. The Space Control roller bridge sits on an ebony base and allows string height and intonation adjustment without sacrificing the floating configuration. The Gretsch Cadillac G tailpiece, gold Grover Imperial tuners, gold sparkle body binding, and mother-of-pearl hump block inlays with feather engraving are all original and correct for the model.

This guitar is in near mint condition throughout. The original white finish shows no cracks, checking, or significant wear. All hardware — tuners, bridge, tailpiece, knobs, switch tip, pickguard — is original and in excellent condition. Electronics are original and unmodified; all solder joints are original. No repairs to neck, body, or fretboard.

There are no issues to report. Action is 2/32 inches on both the first and sixth strings at the 12th fret, strung with 10-46s. Weight is 7 lbs 11 oz. Includes the original Gretsch case in excellent condition, certificate of authenticity, and original tags. No case odor.

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SPECIFICATIONS

• Color: White
• Finish Original?: Yes
• Finish Condition: Excellent
• Weight: 7 lbs 11 oz
• Overall Length: 42-3/4"
• Nut Width: 1-5/8"
• String Spacing At Bridge: 2.026"
• Scale Length: 25.5"
• Action 1st String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String At 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Neck Profile: Standard "U" Shape
• Neck Material: 3-Piece Maple
• Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Hump Block with Feather Engraving
• Neck Thickness At 1st Fret: .826"
• Neck Thickness At 10th Fret: .990"
• Neck Condition: Excellent
• Neck Repairs: None
• Neck Finish Original?: Yes
• Tuner Brand And Model: Gold Grover Imperial
• Tuners Original?: Yes
• Changes To Headstock For Tuners?: None
• Tuner Condition: Excellent
• Tuner Markings: None
• Tuner Screws Original?: Yes
• Truss Rod Cover: Yes
• Nut Material: Synthetic
• Nut Repairs: None
• Fretboard Radius: 12"
• Fretboard Material: Ebony
• Fretboard Condition: Excellent
• Fretboard Repairs: None
• Fret Condition: Excellent
• Fret Repairs: None
• Fret Count: 22 Medium-Jumbo
• Body Material: Laminated Maple
• Body Condition: Excellent
• Body Original?: Yes
• Body Repairs: None
• Body Binding: Gold Sparkle
• Body Binding Condition: Excellent
• Body Finish Original?: Yes
• Body Finish Condition: Excellent
• Body Length: 21"
• Lower Bout: 17"
• Waist: 10-1/4"
• Upper Bout: 12-1/8"
• Body Depth/Thickness: 2-7/8"
• Bridge Brand: Space Control Roller Bridge on Ebony Base
• Tremolo Or Fixed Bridge?: Floating
• Bridge Original?: Yes
• Bridge And Saddle Screws Original?: Yes
• Bridge Condition: Excellent
• Saddle Material: Metal
• Saddles Original?: Yes
• Pickguard Color: Gold
• Pickguard Original?: Yes
• Pickguard Condition: Excellent
• Pickguard Screws Original?: Yes
• Switch Type: 3-Way Toggle
• Switch Condition: Excellent
• Switch Original?: Yes
• Switch Tip Color: Gold
• Switch Tip Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup Brand: DynaSonic Single-Coil
• Neck Pickup Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup Reading: 7.98k
• Neck Pickup Condition: Excellent
• Neck Pickup Screws Original?: Yes
• Neck Pickup Cover Color: Black Top Gold
• Bridge Pickup Brand: DynaSonic Single-Coil
• Bridge Pickup Original?: Yes
• Bridge Pickup Reading: 8.11k
• Bridge Pickup Condition: Excellent
• Bridge Pickup Screws Original?: Yes
• Bridge Pickup Cover Color: Black Top Gold
• Solders Original?: Yes
• Wiring Original?: Yes
• Potentiometer Count: 4
• Potentiometers Original?: Yes
• Potentiometer Condition: Excellent
• Output Jack Original?: Yes
• Tailpiece Brand: Gretsch "G" Cadillac
• Tailpiece Color: Gold
• Tailpiece Condition: Excellent
• Tailpiece Original?: Yes
• Knob Color: Gold
• Knob Count: 4
• Knobs Original?: Yes
• Knob Condition: Excellent
• Case Brand: Gretsch
• Case Original?: Yes
• Case Condition: Excellent
• Case Smells?: None
• Documentation: COA, Tags
• Accessories Included: None
• String Gauge: 10-46
• Smells?: None
• Notes: DynaSonic pickups

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