If the gold hardware is "pitted" then it will take more than a cleaning to address it. How bad is it? What's the condition of the rest of the guitar?
If it's an all original example in otherwise great condition, I wouldn't touch the hardware, as a re-plating may make it look pretty, but could negatively affect it's value. If the guitar is less-than-original and/or is in worn or damaged condition, go for it, it's a player, and it won't matter.
The White Falcon is the king of the jungle relative to collectible Gretsch guitars, so it's worth thinking before you alter anything.
Last edited by Wayne Gretschzky; May 6th, 2012 at 06:06 PM.
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