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Gretsch G5022CWFE Rancher Falcon Jumbo Cutaway Acoustic-Electric Guitar - White

6-string Acoustic-electric Guitar with Solid Spruce Top, Laminated Maple Back and Sides, Mahogany Neck, and Laurel Fingerboard - White
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If you're tired of "me-too" acoustic-electric guitars that all look the same, Sweetwater would like to show you something in white. Finished in an eye-popping gloss white with gold accents, the G5022CWFE Rancher Falcon is big on wow factor. Rocking an arched-back jumbo cutaway body with a solid spruce top and maple back and sides, this flattop's also big on tone. And when you plug in onstage, the onboard Fishman electronics amplify that great sound perfectly. If "different" is what you want, the Gretsch G5022CWFE Rancher Falcon is what you need.

Gretsch G5022CWFE Rancher Falcon Acoustic-electric Guitar Features:

  • Solid Spruce Top with Laminated Maple Back and Sides
  • Jumbo cutaway flattop body style with arched back
  • Stunning gloss white finish with gold accents
  • Mahogany neck, laurel fingerboard with 21 vintage-style frets and neo-classic Thumbnail inlays
  • Fishman Sonicore under-saddle pickup, Isys + preamp system
  • Controls: Volume, Treble, Bass, Phase, Onboard Tuner, Battery-life Indicator
  • V-Shaped Falcon headstock with gold-sparkle inlaid Gretsch vertical winged logo
  • Gretsch Rancher triangular sound hole

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Tech Specs

  • String Type: Steel
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Left-/Right-handed: Right-handed
  • Body Shape: Jumbo
  • Body Style: Single Cutaway
  • Back & Sides Wood: Laminated Maple
  • Top Wood: Solid Spruce
  • Finish: Gloss
  • Color: White
  • Body Bracing: Scalloped X-bracing
  • Binding: Gold Sparkle
  • Neck Wood: Mahogany
  • Neck Shape: Standard U
  • Radius: 12"
  • Fingerboard Material: Laurel
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnails
  • Number of Frets: 21, Vintage Style
  • Scale Length: 25"
  • Nut Width: 1.675"
  • Nut/Saddle Material: Synthetic Bone
  • Bridge Material: Compensated Synthetic Bone Saddle with Rosewood Base
  • Tuning Machines: Deluxe Die-Cast
  • Electronics: Fishman Sonicore and Isys+ Preamp
  • Strings: D'Addario, .012-.053
  • Case Included: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2714024505

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Rated 3.5/5

Ok but could have been great!

The G5022CWFE acoustic jumbo Gretsch white Falcon, while astetically pleasing to the eye has some draw backs.
Made in Indonesia the Falcon looks gaudy but it's a Gretsch so that's ok! I found no serious flaws in the fit, finish and general playability of the guitar. Somebody out there is setting Gretsch guitars up to good basic general playing specs from the factory. This is a very welcome surprise as several well known guitar makers fail in this critical area.

The major problem in my view is the materials used for its construction.

The bridge appears to be made of hollow "plastic" and not rosewood as suggested in the description. There may be a sliver of rosewood under the saddle but who knows, I'll check that later. The bridge pins are very cheap plastic as well but easy enough to replace.

Perhaps it's not that big of a deal at this price point as a very well known and expensive acoustic for a short period of time also used a plastic bridge in its construction.

The "U" shaped neck is very narrow near the nut and feels a little clunky and thick to my taste but to each his own. The sound of the guitar is ok and about all you could expect from a guitar at this price point but I just can't help but wonder how much different and perhaps better it might have sounded with a good piece of tonal wood for the bridge instead of plastic.

There isn't any bracing used on the inside bottom body of the guitar. It appears Gretsch relies on the small arched back to provide the required strength.

Another expensive manufacture does this as well on some of their guitars, one of which I also own so this probably isn't much of a concern in the near term. After 10-15 years it might show up later as an issue, you never know.

On the other hand I have found that an arched back on another guitar I own has a tendency to enhance "volume" and may help account for this Jumbos projection because the Falcon is relatively loud.

I own several Gretsch guitars besides this one and Gretsch generally makes a great instrument but in my opinion, a few unnecessary corners cut to save a little money here and there ruined what could have been an extremely desirable instrument.

I was going to send the guitar back but I put a new set of strings on her and then for some reason I just couldn't do it.,,, Why is that?
Well hey, she may be a little dirty, nasty girl around the edges but she's still a Gretsch and you just can't help but love her ;)
Music background: Professional musician, songwriter and Luthier
Rated 5/5

It’s her

If you're looking for the best sounding best looking guitar with a familiar brand name. Look no further
Rated 5/5

Beautiful Guitar

I paid for setup service on this guitar before it was shipped to me - totally worth it. It plays great and looks even better than the pictures. I'm very happy with this new addition to my collection!
Rated 5/5

Acoustic white falcon

Sounds great right out of box. Beautiful guitar you will be proud of.
Rated 5/5

Great Guitar

I bought the guitar from an older gentleman who was trying to raise money for a kidney transplant. I have a lot of guitars, this isn't my favorite but it's close to it. It is a very beautiful guitar. It sounds very beautiful with or without an amp. I can't believe how inexpensive it is. Trust me you can't go wrong with this guitar. It's feel while playing is nice it fits well into your hands. The electronics sound really good. I'm playing mine through a Marshall acoustic amp. I have absolutely nothing bad to say about this guitar.
Music background: I am now 60 yrs. Old. I got my first guitar at 13. After I discovered Sweetwater I have stopped purchasing from other companies
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