Gretsch G6636-T RF Richard Fortus Falcon Electric Guitar (with Case)
Known for his work with Guns N' Roses, Richard Fortus joined forces with Gretsch to create the Falcon of his dreams, featuring custom-wound Filter'Trons.
What's special about this item?
Feature: | What it does: |
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Ebony fretboard | Dark color, tight grain; premium fretboard wood |
Laminated maple top/back/sides | Even tone with good sustain |
TonePros bridge | Upgraded materials & precise workmanship |
U-shaped neck profile | Boat neck with very woody tone and feel |
Overview
With a multitude of projects over the years headlined by a nearly two-decade stint with rock powerhouse Guns 'N' Roses, Richard Fortus is one of the most respected guitarists in the world.
True to his dreams, the G6136T-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon Center Block with String-Thru Bigsby checks all the boxes. It begins with a resonant 1.75"-deep, 17"-wide double-cutaway maple body with a lightweight chambered spruce center block running throughout, reinforcing the arched laminate top while eliminating undesired feedback for volume-friendly performance that fits modern stages.
The 25.5" scale length, "U" shaped maple neck and 12"-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets provide easy playability with enhanced sustain and tone, perfect for deep bends and soaring leads.
Guitarists with Fortus' shape-shifting talents demand versatility in their instruments to remain on top of their game, which is why a set of Custom Wound Filter'Tron pickups in the bridge and neck positions fit perfectly.
A master volume with treble bleed circuit allows you to throttle your amp without sacrificing your dialed-in tone, while a master tone with a no-load pot provides that organic vintage 'Tron feel at the twist of a knob. Switch between pickup combinations with a three-way toggle switch, while a string-thru Bigsby couples with a TonePros Tune-o-matic bridge with roller saddles and pinned ebony base to offer stability, lightning-fast string changes and added expressiveness. A Graph… read more Tech TUSQ XL nut also minimizes friction between string and nut.
A player-centric instrument ready to rock any genre, the G6136T-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon Center Block with String-Thru Bigsby comes in a stunning Vintage White finish and is decked out with nickel hardware including the jeweled G-arrow knobs, pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays and tortoise headstock logo, binding, bezels and pickguard.
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True to his dreams, the G6136T-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon Center Block with String-Thru Bigsby checks all the boxes. It begins with a resonant 1.75"-deep, 17"-wide double-cutaway maple body with a lightweight chambered spruce center block running throughout, reinforcing the arched laminate top while eliminating undesired feedback for volume-friendly performance that fits modern stages.
The 25.5" scale length, "U" shaped maple neck and 12"-radius ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets provide easy playability with enhanced sustain and tone, perfect for deep bends and soaring leads.
Guitarists with Fortus' shape-shifting talents demand versatility in their instruments to remain on top of their game, which is why a set of Custom Wound Filter'Tron pickups in the bridge and neck positions fit perfectly.
A master volume with treble bleed circuit allows you to throttle your amp without sacrificing your dialed-in tone, while a master tone with a no-load pot provides that organic vintage 'Tron feel at the twist of a knob. Switch between pickup combinations with a three-way toggle switch, while a string-thru Bigsby couples with a TonePros Tune-o-matic bridge with roller saddles and pinned ebony base to offer stability, lightning-fast string changes and added expressiveness. A Graph… read more Tech TUSQ XL nut also minimizes friction between string and nut.
A player-centric instrument ready to rock any genre, the G6136T-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon Center Block with String-Thru Bigsby comes in a stunning Vintage White finish and is decked out with nickel hardware including the jeweled G-arrow knobs, pearloid Neo-Classic thumbnail inlays and tortoise headstock logo, binding, bezels and pickguard.
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Specs
- Edition: Artist Signature
- Body Material: Laminated Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Upper Bout: 12.125" (308mm)
- Lower Bout: 17" (432 mm)
- Waist: 10.375" (263.52 mm)
- Neck: Maple, Standard "U"
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" (305 mm)
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
- Nut (Material/Width): Graph Tech TUSQ XL, 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic Die-Cast
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Bridge: TonePros TP6R with Roller Saddles
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B6CP String-Thru Vibrato Tailpiece
- Pickguard: Tortoise with Gold Gretsch Logo & Falcon Graphic
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Wound Filter'Tron
- Neck Pickup: Custom Wound Filter'Tron
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle:
- Position 1: Bridge Pickup
- Position 2: Bridge And Neck Pickups
- Position 3: Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume with Treble Bleed, Master Tone with No-Load Pot
- Control Knobs: Jeweled G-Arrow
- Hardware Color: Nickel
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag: Included G6242L Gretsch 17" Deluxe Hollow Body Hardshell
- Body Material: Laminated Maple
- Body Finish: Gloss
- Upper Bout: 12.125" (308mm)
- Lower Bout: 17" (432 mm)
- Waist: 10.375" (263.52 mm)
- Neck: Maple, Standard "U"
- Neck Finish: Gloss
- Fingerboard: Ebony, 12" (305 mm)
- Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
- Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
- Nut (Material/Width): Graph Tech TUSQ XL, 1.6875" (42.86 mm)
- Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic Die-Cast
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Bridge: TonePros TP6R with Roller Saddles
- Tailpiece: Bigsby B6CP String-Thru Vibrato Tailpiece
- Pickguard: Tortoise with Gold Gretsch Logo & Falcon Graphic
- Bridge Pickup: Custom Wound Filter'Tron
- Neck Pickup: Custom Wound Filter'Tron
- Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle:
- Position 1: Bridge Pickup
- Position 2: Bridge And Neck Pickups
- Position 3: Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume with Treble Bleed, Master Tone with No-Load Pot
- Control Knobs: Jeweled G-Arrow
- Hardware Color: Nickel
- Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Case/Gig Bag: Included G6242L Gretsch 17" Deluxe Hollow Body Hardshell
- Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
- White
- Shipping Weight: 23.75 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 49 x 21 x 9 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): 2400940805
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