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Gretsch White Falcon

Billy Duffy
“I Think Metal Plays From the Waist up, and We Play From the Waist Down”: Billy Duffy Reveals His Top Five Career-Defining Tracks The Cult axeman tells the stories behind the tunes that made him an alt-rock guitar hero
Photo of Peter GREEN; posed, studio, holding the Gibson Les Paul guitar he sold to Gary Moore
Want to Know the Secret to Peter Green’s Guitar Setups? Restoration expert and ‘Famous Frets’ author Steve Clarke reveals this surprise from Bonham’s Peter Green Collection
The Cult 'Sonic Temple' album artwork
"Only in Retrospect Do You Realize That Something Was Your Peak”: Billy Duffy Looks Back on the Cult’s ‘Sonic Temple’ The Gretsch White Falcon stalwart details making the Platinum-selling late '80s classic (and shares the biggest Spinal Tap moment he’s ever seen!)

Latest Gretsch White Falcon

Gretsch White Falcon

Treasured by Neil Young and Billy Duffy, the Gretsch White Falcon Out-Blings Them All

By Dave Hunter published 7 March 23

This rare 1962 model delivers a whopping “54 colors and shadings in stereo sound”

Chad Smith, and John Frusciante of Red Hot Chili Peppers perform at SoFi Stadium on July 31, 2022 in Inglewood, California.

Get a Close Look at John Frusciante’s Rare Gretsch White Falcon

By Richard Bienstock, Guitar Player Staff published 1 December 22

The Red Hot Chili Pepper reveals another classic guitar from his collection

Billy Duffy

“We’ve Never Done Anything That Hasn’t Been Totally Authentic”: Billy Duffy Talks Recording the Cult’s New Studio Album, ‘Under the Midnight Sun’

By Mark McStea last updated 24 November 22

After a six-year absence, the Cult are back with an LP that finds them returning to their mid-‘80s roots

Gretsch White Falcon

Vintage, Rare and Cool as F**k: This Gorgeous Cast of 1950s Gretsch White Falcons is a Collector’s Dream

By Rod Brakes published 24 November 22

Gretsch author Ed Ball explains why the classic single-cutaway White Falcon remains a pinnacle of electric guitar design

 Billy Duffy of The Cult performs during the Revolution 3 Tour at Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre on July 24, 2018 in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

The Cult Announce "We Own The Night" North American Tour Dates

By Rod Brakes, Guitar Player Staff published 12 May 22

Billy Duffy and crew will return to the road this summer with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club and Zola Jesus.

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