I am offering here a rare Gretsch G6136T-BLK Black Falcon from 2018, a handcrafted at the legendary Terada Guitar Factory in Nagoya, Japan, archtop luxury model featuring a voluminous 17-inch single-cutaway hollowbody maple body, set maple neck with standard “U” neck profile, bound ebony fingerboard with Neo Classic Thumbnail Pearl inlays, two hot High Sensitive Filter'Tron humbuckers, gold Grover Imperial tuners, high-quality Adjusto-Matic bridge on ebony base, and Bigsby B-6G vibrato tailpiece in a classic high-gloss black finish with jeweled control knobs and gold hardware, in excellent condition, including Gretsch luxury hardshell case, manufacturer’s paperwork, and professional setup with 10-46 Elixir Optiweb strings.

This 2018 Gretsch G6136T-BLK Black Falcon is a luxury hollowbody model handcrafted at the legendary Terada guitar factory in Nagoya, Japan, and is one of the most iconic archtop guitar models of all time. With its voluminous 17-inch single-cutaway body made of laminated maple, the classic Falcon silhouette, and the classic high-gloss black finish, this instrument embodies the very essence of Gretsch tradition, elegance, and stage presence. The craftsmanship—typical of Japanese handwork at Terada—is characterized by great care and precision down to the smallest detail, and you can hear, feel, and see this from the very first moment you pick it up.

The glued maple neck with a standard “U” neck profile provides a pleasantly substantial, classic playing feel and fits perfectly with the large archtop body shape. The ebony fingerboard, framed by sparkling gold sparkle binding and featuring Neo-Classic Thumbnail Pearl inlays, not only provides the unmistakable Falcon look but also ensures very precise response, high clarity, and excellent definition across the entire fingerboard. The long 648mm scale length contributes to tight string tension, clear articulation, and an open tonal character.

Plugged into an amp, two High Sensitive Filter’Tron pickups convey every subtle nuance of your playing with unparalleled dynamics, and their transparent high-frequency response gives every note and chord that authentic rock ’n’ roll feel. When distorted through an amp, these traditional pickups deliver a transparent sound with crisp string separation that’ll get any venue rocking with just the right amount of “dirt.” The classic Gretsch circuitry—featuring individual volume controls for each pickup, a master volume, a 3-way tone switch, and a 3-way pickup selector—allows you to quickly dial in the perfect sound.

A sound sample of this model can be found above at the end of the photo gallery.

The high-quality gold hardware consistently rounds out the luxurious overall look: Gold Grover Imperial tuners guarantee reliable tuning stability, while the ebony-based Adjusto-Matic bridge, combined with the Bigsby B-6G vibrato tailpiece, offers a smooth playing feel, precise intonation, and authentic vintage vibrato effects. Jeweled control knobs, a gold Plexi pickguard with the Falcon logo, and the elaborate Gold Sparkle bindings make this instrument a true visual highlight as well.

Technical Specifications:

• Origin: Terada, Nagoya, Japan
• Year of manufacture: 2018
• Construction: 17" hollowbody single-cutaway archtop
• Body: Maple, 3-ply laminated
• side depth: 69.9mm
• Top: Maple, 3-ply laminated
• Neck: Maple, set
• Neck profile: Standard “U”
• Fingerboard: Ebony with Neo-Classic Thumbnail Pearl inlays, bound
• Fingerboard radius: 12''
• Frets: 22
• Nut width: 43mm
• Pickups: 2x High Sensitive Filter'Tron humbuckers
• Electronics: 3-way pickup selector switch, 3-way tone control, 2x volume, 1x master volume
• Tuners: Grover Imperial
• Bridge: Adjusto-Matic bridge on an ebony base
• Tailpiece: Bigsby B-6G Vibrato
• Hardware: Gold
• Control Knobs: Jeweled
• Bindings: Gold Sparkle, multi-ply
• Pickguard: Gold Plexi with Falcon logo
• Finish: High-gloss black
• Scale length: 648mm
• Weight: 3.86kg
• Serial No.: JT18073037
• Includes black Gretsch luxury hardshell case, all manufacturer documents (including C.o.A.)
  
  

This guitar is in excellent condition and technically flawless. Visually, it shows virtually no visible wear (see photos). The frets are flawless.

The instrument has been professionally set up with 10-46 Elixir Optiweb strings, and I (a long-time guitar teacher) will ship it fully insured with DHL for €49.99 within Germany or for €99.99 within the EU. Worldwide shipping available—individual shipping costs upon request.

All photos shown are of the actual instrument for sale.