Like all production model Gretsch guitars, the White Falcon is made in Japan to a very strict and high-quality standard. The MIJ guitar puts some of the vintage instruments to shame, in our opinion and is made and finished with exceptional craftsmanship. If you want a made-in-the-USA Gretsch, you can get one, but only one-off custom models are made here, and you are looking at a minimum of $3000-$4000.