Ball’s Manual of Gretsch Guitars: 1950s Vintage, Rare and Cool as F**k: This Gorgeous Cast of 1950s Gretsch White Falcons is a Collector’s Dream Gretsch author Ed Ball explains why the classic single-cutaway White Falcon remains a pinnacle of electric guitar design Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MOST READ1How Duane Eddy wrote his twanging, game-changing instrumental smash, Rebel Rouser2Instrumental guitar legend Duane Eddy has died at 863Why Eddie Van Halen stopped throwing guitar picks into the crowd4Mark Knopfler says he had begun planning to record an album with Jeff Beck shortly before Beck's death 5Donner Triple Threat review