I just became a Gretsch Electromatic owner not long ago. My first Gretsch ever in my 25 years of playing and wow, was I impressed. The pickups are so unique, and they take some getting used to at first. Now, it's my go-to guitar over my Les Paul, even. I wish I had looked into them years ago.
I have the Vintage Select version of this same guitar. Same dress but mud switch, tradition Bigsby and tuners, thicker body. Same TVJ classics but I substituted a Compton bar for the stock Space Control Bridge. 25.5" scale length, I run 10s. Everything he says is valid, its a wonderful instrument. The Players Edition might be a bit more convenient for gigging and playing out given the string thru Bigsby, locking tuners and slightly thinner body, but otherwise the vintage version is fine. It will still perform just as well live. The only caution I would advise is its a really big guitar. It might be problematic to a smaller person or someone who only plays small solid body guitars. Im only 5'7" but spent many years on a dreadnaught Martin so the size doesn't really bother me. Anther thing to note is the Falcon is 25.5" Fender scale, whereas most Gretsches are similar to Gibson in scale length. It doesn't feel as slinky given equal gauges and tuning. Still plays and feels great tho. Tension is similar to a Tele strung with 10s with maybe a tiny bit more give given the trapeze Bigsby vs a string thru Tele.
Tressle bracing. Basically two large honker arched supports front to back thru the center of the guitar. Performs similarly to a semi hollow but still mostly hollow. Tames feedback almost a well as a semi hollow guitar.
@@MrWhit30: Interesting! I didn’t know that. I’m saving for a G6636T because I do fear having some feedback issues. I’ve been playing a Gibson ES-347 since 1989 and I never had feedback issues. But I always wondered how notorious loud playing guitarists like Neil Young and Malcolm Young played big old White Falcons and I don’t think I ever heard them having problems with feedback. Same type of bracing maybe? 🤷🏻
Great video Wes! Love your playing and the Falcon demo.
I just became a Gretsch Electromatic owner not long ago. My first Gretsch ever in my 25 years of playing and wow, was I impressed. The pickups are so unique, and they take some getting used to at first. Now, it's my go-to guitar over my Les Paul, even. I wish I had looked into them years ago.
Nice video! My dream guitar for sure.
Thanks for watching!
Didn’t know a Gretsch Falcon could nail so many different tones that well. Thanks!
Beautiful 😍🎸👌🔥🔥🔥
Stephen Stills and Niel Young used Whit Falcons in the studio.
They used them Live, on stage too when performing.
I have the Vintage Select version of this same guitar. Same dress but mud switch, tradition Bigsby and tuners, thicker body. Same TVJ classics but I substituted a Compton bar for the stock Space Control Bridge. 25.5" scale length, I run 10s. Everything he says is valid, its a wonderful instrument. The Players Edition might be a bit more convenient for gigging and playing out given the string thru Bigsby, locking tuners and slightly thinner body, but otherwise the vintage version is fine. It will still perform just as well live. The only caution I would advise is its a really big guitar. It might be problematic to a smaller person or someone who only plays small solid body guitars. Im only 5'7" but spent many years on a dreadnaught Martin so the size doesn't really bother me. Anther thing to note is the Falcon is 25.5" Fender scale, whereas most Gretsches are similar to Gibson in scale length. It doesn't feel as slinky given equal gauges and tuning. Still plays and feels great tho. Tension is similar to a Tele strung with 10s with maybe a tiny bit more give given the trapeze Bigsby vs a string thru Tele.
Hi. Whats the brand of the Strings? Thanks
I'm using Dadarios 11 gauge strings
It's the guitar used on the back in black album. Enough said
Nice Video, my only suggestion is to boost your vocal level to match the guitar level so there aren't huge swings when you play.
I’ll settle for my G5655T QM for now lol can’t afford this lol
Is the top maple or Sitka spruce?
Beautiful Guitar !! What is the Model ?
I think the guitar has braces for the pick ups to reduce feed back.
Tressle bracing. Basically two large honker arched supports front to back thru the center of the guitar. Performs similarly to a semi hollow but still mostly hollow. Tames feedback almost a well as a semi hollow guitar.
@@MrWhit30: Interesting! I didn’t know that. I’m saving for a G6636T because I do fear having some feedback issues. I’ve been playing a Gibson ES-347 since 1989 and I never had feedback issues. But I always wondered how notorious loud playing guitarists like Neil Young and Malcolm Young played big old White Falcons and I don’t think I ever heard them having problems with feedback. Same type of bracing maybe? 🤷🏻
It was always a rock guitar, ment to overdrive tube amps!
I just don’t