Gretsch G8424T Billy Duffy Signature Falcon LTD with Bigsby Ebony Fingerboard, Vintage White Lacquer

Full Description

Custom-wound Filter'Tron pickups

The Gretsch G8424T Billy Duffy Signature Falcon features custom-wound Black Top Filter'Tron pickups, delivering a tone that's powerful and articulate. Known for his unique blend of clarity and warmth, these pickups provide the perfect foundation for Duffy's signature sound, offering a low-output humbucker that retains high-end sparkle and a smooth midrange. Dominate the rock scene in the name of Duffy's legacy; play along to classic Cult tunes or conjure up your own musical inventions.

Bigbsy vibrato tailpiece

This model comes equipped with a Bigsby B6GW vibrato tailpiece, providing smooth, expressive pitch modulation without sacrificing tuning stability. With its wire handle, the Bigsby vibrato is ideal for subtle pitch bends and unique tonal effects, adding depth and character to your playing while maintaining the guitar's vintage aesthetic. Capture the iconic rock-style melodic twang capable of standing out among a plethora of power chords

Limited edition collector's item

As a limited edition model, each G8424T is hand-signed by Billy Duffy himself and includes a commemorative hardshell case with exclusive case candy items. It's a one of a kind model that'll put you face to face with the legendary rock revival of the 80s. This guitar is not only a high-quality instrument, but also a collector's piece celebrating The Cult's 40th anniversary. It's a must-have if you value authenticity and the legacy of Billy Duffy's iconic guitar playing. There's no better way to celebrate The Cult than by rolling off Duffy's classic riffs on a guitar infused with his signature style and structure.

Distinctive vintage aesthetic

The Falcon's Vintage White finish, paired with gold sparkle binding and hardware, creates a stunning visual impact that's both classic and sophisticated. With elegant details like the pearloid block inlays on the ebony fingerboard and the commemorative “8424” metal truss rod cover, this guitar perfectly captures the post-punk ethos. The flamboyance and elegance of this guitar matches the loud and dynamic sound of The Cult, so unapologetically experimental and entertaining.

Specifications

• Product Name: Gretsch G8424T Billy Duffy Signature Falcon LTD
• Product Code: 2408424805

Body

• Body Material: Laminated maple
• Body Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Body Shape: Falcon
• Body Dimensions: 17" wide, 2.75" deep
• Bracing: Parallel spruce tone bars with sound post
• Binding: Gold sparkle with W/B/W/B purfling
• Cutaway: Single cutaway

Neck & Fretboard

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer
• Neck Shape: Standard "U"
• Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Radius: 12" (305 mm)
• Frets: 22 vintage small frets with zero fret
• Inlays: Pearloid big block
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1.6875" (42.86 mm)

Hardware & Electronics

• Bridge: Adjusto-Matic on a pinned ebony base
• Tailpiece: Bigsby B6GW with wire handle
• Tuning Machines: Grover® Imperial™
• Hardware Finish: Gold
• Pickup Configuration: Filter'Tron™ / Filter'Tron™
• Pickups: Custom-wound Black Top™ Filter'Tron™ (neck and bridge)
• Controls: Individual volume for each pickup, master volume, three-position master tone switch, three-position pickup selector switch
• Switching: 3-position toggle - bridge, bridge and neck, neck
• Control Knobs: G-Arrow
• Additional Features: Commemorative "8424" metal truss rod cover, exclusive hardshell case with case candy