The Goal is Soul! Bono and Gretsch collaborated on this updated version of the iconic green Gretsch guitar known as the Irish Falcon». Used extensively on U2's 2005 Vertigo tour, the G6136I incorporates classic Gretsch Falcon» specs, including an arched laminated maple body with multiple gold sparkle bindings, two-piece maple neck with ebony fingerboard, High Sensitive Filter'Tron» humbucking pickups and Gretsch Cadillac "G" tailpiece. Other features include mother-of-pearl hump-block inlays with Bono's signature engraved at the 12th fret, gold plexi pickguard with "The Goal Is Soul" graphic, ebony-based Space Control» bridge, Grover Imperial» tuners, gold sparkle bound fingerboard and headstock, and jeweled knobs.
V-Shaped Falcon Headstock with Winged Vertical Gretsch Logo, Mother-of -Pearl Hump Block Inlay Position Markers with Feather Engraving, Bono's Signature in 12th Fret Inlay, Gold-Sparkle Fingerboard and Headstock Bindings, Oversized Bound F-Holes, Multiple Gold-Sparkle Body Bindings, Gold-Sparkle Inlaid Gretsch Logo on Headstock, Gold Plexi Dove-Style Pickguard with "The Goal Is Soul" Graphic, Jeweled Control Knobs, Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Adjustable Truss Rod
Model Name
G6136I Bono Irish Falcon™, Ebony Fingerboard, Soul Green
Series
Gretsch® Professional Collection
Body Finish
Gloss Urethane
Neck Finish
Gloss Urethane
Scale Length
25.5" (648 mm)
Fingerboard Radius
12" (305 mm)
String Nut
Synthetic Bone
Nut Width
1.6875" (42.86 mm)
Position Inlays
Mother-of-Pearl Humpblock w/ Feather Engraving
Bridge Pickup
High Sensitive Filter'Tron™
Neck Pickup
High Sensitive Filter'Tron™
Controls
Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Volume
Pickup Switching
3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge and Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Pickup Configuration
FT/FT
Bridge
Rocking Bar with Ebony Base
Hardware Finish
Gold-Plated
Tuning Machines
Grover® Imperial™ Die-Cast
Pickguard
Gold Plexi Pickguard with "The Goal Is Soul" Graphic
Control Knobs
Jeweled-Arrow
Strings
NPS, .010-.046 Gauges
Unique Features
V-Shaped Falcon Headstock with Winged Vertical Gretsch Logo, Mother-of -Pearl Hump Block Inlay Position Markers with Feather Engraving, Bono's Signature in 12th Fret Inlay, Gold-Sparkle Fingerboard and Headstock Bindings, Oversized Bound F-Holes, Multiple Gold-Sparkle Body Bindings, Gold-Sparkle Inlaid Gretsch Logo on Headstock, Gold Plexi Dove-Style Pickguard with "The Goal Is Soul" Graphic, Jeweled Control Knobs, Knurled Strap Retainer Knobs, Adjustable Truss Rod
Included Accessories
Included: 099-6413-000 Deluxe Case - G6242L - 17" Hollow Body Models
