Gretsch White Penguin reissue: opinions?

[Geezerjohn]

Thinking about getting a Gretsch White Penguin reissue. Opinions?

 

[dr bonkers]

Sweet axe.

Since the Bow Wow Wow video, I always wanted a White Falcon, but the Penguin is nice too.

 

[Xrocker]

Why don’t you just get an original model?

Oh I forgot, even Batman couldn’t afford an original Penguin!

 

[John M]

I have a 2016 White Falcon with Filtertron pickups. Fantastic guitar. I assume a White Penguin would be also.

 

[Geezerjohn]

Why don’t you just get an original model?

Oh I forgot, even Batman couldn’t afford an original Penguin!

Holy price tag Batman!

 

[Geezerjohn]

@John M Do y’all play live with the Falcon? If so, any feedback issues?

 

[John M]

@John M Do y’all play live with the Falcon? If so, any feedback issues?

Not live at high volume - so feedback hasn't been an issue for me. My Falcon has the 59 trestle bracing that is supposed to reduce feedback. Ironically a lot of my playing now is with the FX III and FRFR speakers or headphones so I am actually using a Freqout pedal to get a limited feedback effect.

 

[trancegodz]

I love Gretsch Duo Jets. Filtertron or Dynasonic versions. I've tried an old White Penguin and it sounds like a duo jet. It is a really beautiful guitar. I've not tried the reissue White Penguin, but the reissue Duo Jets are great so it likely is also.