![]() ![]() ![]() I’ve never had, or personally seen, a Penguin with DeArmond pickups, although, obviously, they made them. I mean, you often see Gretsch guarantee cards, but it’s pretty funny to see ‘White Penguin’ on there! I don’t know of another one that has the original guarantee card. It still has the original white strap and the original paperwork, which is cool. The binding on this one is in great condition. White Penguins are essentially Jet model guitars the body shape is identical. It’s wired with two separate volume controls – one for each pickup – along with a master volume, and it has a tone switch, so there’s no tone knob. ![]() Even the earlier DeArmond Gretsch guitars sound completely different. You can’t pick up any Fender or Gibson and make it sound like a Gretsch. You know the slogan, ‘That great Gretsch sound’? Well, it’s certainly their sound. Gibson Explorers sell for five times as much, but they’re rarer than those and they’re much, much rarer than ’Bursts. So I think they should probably be worth more than that. Nowadays, they go for anything between $125,000 to $150,000. They were cheaper than the White Falcon, but not now! This ’58 single-cut has got an appraisal from 1986 by George Gruhn for $88,000. This exceptional instrument comes complete with a deluxe hardshell case, ensuring its protection and your peace of mind.The White Penguin came out in 1955 – the same year as the White Falcon – but they weren’t even put on the price list until 1959. With its captivating aesthetics and colossal sound, the G6136T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Falcon Hollow Body with Bigsby stands as the crown jewel of Gretsch guitars. This striking guitar exudes authenticity with its gold hardware, including the gold jewelled G-arrow knobs, gold sparkle binding on the neck, body, and F-holes, vintage white gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish, and gold vintage thick plexi pickguard adorned with the Gretsch logo. The maple neck features a comfortable and versatile standard "U"-shaped profile, allowing for supple playability, while the 12"-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets and classic Gretsch thumbnail inlays facilitates effortless navigation of complex chords, wide-reaching bends, and intricate single-note passages. Crafted with a highly resonant 3-ply maple top, 1959-style trestle bracing, and multi-ply laminated maple back and sides, this instrument unleashes a veritable cannon of sound, projecting notes with remarkable clarity, balance, and projection. The Bigsby B6GVT vibrato tailpiece enables subtle pitch modulation, while the pinned Space Control bridge and bone nut ensure impeccable tuning stability. The new Gretsch "Squeezebox" capacitors infuse the high end with an incredibly silky texture, adding a touch of expressive shimmer to your playing. As your eyes and ears revel in its glorious tones and radiant aesthetics, this rare bird comes alive in your hands, singing with a distinctive voice at every strum.Įquipped with a pair of TV Jones Classic pickups, this guitar delivers powerful tones and unparalleled dynamics. This sophisticated rendition of the original masterpiece captures the essence of the golden age of electric guitars, incorporating period-accurate features and appointments. Indulge in the timeless elegance of the G6136T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Falcon Hollow Body with Bigsby. ![]()
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