Name: Gretsch G6636T-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon Centre Block in Vintage White with Bigsby
Brand: Gretsch
SKU: 2400940805
Availability: InStock

Gretsch G6636T-RF Richard Fortus Signature Falcon Centre Block in Vintage White with Bigsby

£3,099.00

Richard Fortus is a highly-respected guitarist who has collaborated with some of the most influential rockers in history. As a member of Guns N’ Roses for almost 20 years, he’s played to sold-out arenas around the world and is often seen grasping a Gretsch guitar on-stage. To honour this relationship, Gretsch has unleashed a gorgeous signature […]

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Description

Key Features

1.75”-deep Maple body with chambered spruce centre block and bound f-holes.
25.5”scale length for responsive string tension, combined with a playable set “U”-shaped Maple neck.
12”-radius Ebony fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets; offering a controllable feel.
Custom-wound Filter’Tron pickups in the neck and bridge positions — made for rock ‘n’ roll!
Master volume control with treble bleed circuit, master tone control with no-load tone pot and three-position pickup toggle switch.
String-thru Bigsby B6CP tailpiece lets you warble chords and embellish lead lines to your heart’s content.
TonePros tune-o-matic bridge with roller saddles ensures a return to pitch after heavy tremolo usage.
Grover Rotomatic die-cast tuning machines and strap locks.
Low-friction Graph Tech TUSQ XL nut minimises unwanted tuning slips.
Old-school nickel hardware with tortoise headstock logo, binding, bezels and pickguard.
Gretsch deluxe hollowbody hardshell case included.

Specifications

Body

Body Material: Laminated Maple
Body Finish: Gloss
Body Shape: Falcon
Body Depth: 1.75″ (44.45 mm)
Bracing: Centre Block

Neck

Neck Material: Maple
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Shape: Standard “U”
Scale Length: 25.5″ (648 mm)
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Fingerboard Radius: 12″ (305 mm)
Frets: Medium Jumbo
Number of Frets: 22
Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Nut Material: Graph Tech TUSQ XL
Nut Width: 1.6875″ (42.86 mm)

Electronics

Bridge Pickup: Custom-Wound Filter’Tron
Neck Pickup: Custom-Wound Filter’Tron
Controls: Master Volume with Treble Bleed, Master Tone with No-Load Pot
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup

Hardware

Bridge: TonePros TP6R with Roller Saddles
Bridge Cover/Tailpiece: Bigsby B6CP String-Thru Vibrato
Bridge Mounting: Anchored
Hardware Finish: Nickel
Tuning Machines: Grover Rotomatic Die-Cast
Pickguard: Tortoise with Gold Gretsch Logo & Falcon Graphic
Control Knobs: Jeweled G-Arrow

Miscellaneous

Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.046 Gauges)
Case/Gig Bag: G6242L Gretsch 17″ Deluxe Hollowbody Hardshell (Included).

About the manufacturer

Gretsch guitars are renowned for their distinctive tone, vintage style, and craftsmanship that has defined rockabilly, country, and classic rock for decades. Founded in Brooklyn in 1883, Gretsch became iconic through artists like Chet Atkins, George Harrison, and Brian Setzer, whose twangy, resonant sound came from the brand’s signature hollow and semi-hollow body designs. With features such as Filter’Tron pickups, Bigsby tremolos, and ornate finishes, Gretsch guitars blend elegance with attitude. Whether it’s the warm chime of a White Falcon or the punch of a Duo Jet, Gretsch instruments continue to offer timeless character and individuality for players who want something truly unique.

More info about this Product

Electric guitars use magnetic pickups to convert string vibration into an electrical signal, allowing the sound to be shaped through amplifiers and effects. Key things to understand include body shape, pickup type, neck profile, scale length and bridge design, as these all affect tone, feel and sustain. They are used across almost every modern genre, from clean and expressive to high-gain and aggressive styles, making them one of the most versatile instruments available.

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White describes a clean, classic finish commonly used on guitars, pedals, and amplifiers. It offers a timeless look that can range from bright and modern to aged or vintage-styled, pairing easily with a wide variety of hardware and designs while keeping a simple, uncluttered appearance.

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