A Nimble and Ornate Legend Spreads Its Wings
Reimagining the pearly panache of Gretsch’s iconic White Falcon is the show-stopping Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. — all the elegance of the original, but with a new tonewood balance, a comfier hold, and a hypnotic natural aesthetic. First, as opposed to its all-maple brethren, the Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. employs luscious mahogany at the back and sides for a boost of organic richness and sustain. This 6-string’s body is also sized down to Gretsch’s “Jr.” single-cut silhouette for a remarkably manageable wield and armed at the interior with an attack-friendly and midrange-favoring Channel Core center block of maple and spruce. A quilt maple top infuses an entrancingly wavy grain pattern finished in Gretsch’s legendary Roundup Orange stain, further complemented by Falcon-proper bejeweled gold hardware, Grover Imperial tuners, and a Bigsby B3GP tailpiece. Finally, the Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. sings its song through a pair of TV Jones TV Classic humbuckers, calling out with vintage Gretsch dual-coil authority and clarity that will equally satisfy jazz soloists and raucous rockers alike.
Comfortable pro-line playability
Boasting the company’s subtly more compact “Jr.” body style, Gretsch ensured its premium single-cut Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. would feel perfect in the hands and over the shoulder of virtually any guitarist to pick it up. The choice for a mahogany back and sides not only promotes greater natural sustain for this semi-hollow, but when paired with its distinct top color, it also harkens back to that timeless Gretsch scheme of the ’50s that everyone remembers. Its maple and spruce center block brings out plenty of articulation and attack while working to minimize feedback. Complemented by a mahogany neck carved to a classic Standard U profile and topped with superbly sustaining ebony, the Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. offers one of the finest pro-line feels that Sweetwater carries.
Iconic Gretsch dual-coils by TV Jones
TV Jones slaved tirelessly over the sonic blueprint of its TV Classic humbucker to exude that sharp and snarling dual-coil delivery supplied by Gretsch Filter’Trons of the late ’50s — and TV Jones hit the nail on the head! With perfect treble and midrange compression over a tight low end, you’ll find unleashing the musical capabilities of these humbuckers to be an absolute dream, from jumpin’ jazz chording and atmospheric country chimes to the growling intensity of classic rock. Speaking for the latter, a bridge position TV Classic Plus humbucker design provides a dash of extra output for easier saturation that makes an excellent attitude-laden companion to the completely true-to-original TV Classic in the neck. To boot, original Gretsch controls apply, including 3-way pickup switching, per-pickup Volume knobs, a Master Tone, and that trademark Master Volume at the cutaway.
Stage-ready expression and intonation
Let’s be honest — a proper Gretsch hollowbody is one with a Bigsby vibrato bar! Luckily, the Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. comes equipped with a B3GP string-through model, anchoring the action behind a precision Adjusto-Matic bridge that both work to permit delicate pitch plunging with professional intonation dependability. And speaking of intonation, up at the headstock, the Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. follows true Falcon protocol with a set of Grover Imperial locking tuners. Expect not only fabulous tuning stability but also extremely precise adjustability for perfect tone in any tuning of your choosing. Whether you’re center stage night after night or prefer sticking to the studio, know that the Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. will always have your back.
Classic and rare Falcon flair
Head to tail, the Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. soars with outstanding swagger, characteristic of its White Falcon ancestor. Its detailed accenting includes double body binding that extends up the mother-of-pearl Neo-Classic-inlaid fingerboard and around its jumbo Falcon headstock. The quilt maple top finished in Gretsch’s iconic Roundup Orange absolutely comes to life with a sensational, wild western sunset glow. Last, but not least, across its bejeweled control knobs, Bigbsy vibrato, bridge, and pickups up to its tuners, classic vertical headstock inlay, and truss rod cover, this 6-string runs the golden gauntlet with unbeatable elegance. And who could forget that legendary bird-emblazoned gold Plexi pickguard?
Gretsch Limited Quilt Falcon Jr. Features:
- A limited-edition spin on a legendary Gretsch design
- “Jr.” body size offers incredible ease of command for Falcon fans wishing to tame its traditional bulkiness
- Semi-hollow design with maple/spruce Channel Core center block combats feedback while enhancing attack and midrange presence
- Mahogany back and sides offer a rich tonal foundation with superb levels of sustain to complement
- Quilt maple top introduces some brightness with a captivatingly cool grain pattern finished in Gretsch's legendary Roundup Orange
- Mahogany neck offers a classic-feeling Standard U profile, topped in ebony and embellished with MOP Neo-Classic inlays
- TV Jones TV Classic and TV Classic Plus pickups serve up vintage Gretsch Filter’Tron-style tones, with a bit more saturation in the bridge
- Near-endless sonic-sculpting potential with a 3-way selector, per-pickup Volume controls, Master Tone, and Master Volume
- Bigsby B3GP tailpiece and Adjusto-Matic bridge enable charming vibrato accents with premier tuning stability
- Grover Imperial tuning machines offer fabulous intonation and incredibly precise adjustability
- Gold hardware, bejeweled knobs, full binding, headstock shape and inlaying, and classic pickguard artwork pull out all the Falcon stops
