1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet

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1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet

Serial # 16439. Pots coded 39th week of '54. Introduced in very late 1953 to directly compete with Gibson's new Les Paul model, the Duo Jet shares definite design similarity with its competition. Under the hood, things are very different though - the body is actually semi-hollow, with an arched laminated top, and mahogany back and sides. By '55, the year this beauty was numbered, the Duo Jet featured the modern block logo, the silver bottom-colored pickguard, and a block inlay at the 1st fret. To many, the Duo-jet is the ultimate guitar - a perfect alternative to the much more common Fenders and Gibsons out there, with a tone completely unlike any other electric. DeArmond Dynasonic pickups, Melita bridge, G-brand tailpiece, short 24.6" scale, and the semi-hollow / faux solidbody design make these guitars sound like they do; and anyone who's been lucky enough to play a Duo Jet knows what the fuss is all about. This particular guitar is in other worldly condition; a time capsule untouched and completely original. I can't imagine that there are more than a few in the world at all as nice as this one. The neck has been beautifully reset (we're not sure by who, but the work is unequivocally perfect - it's only detectable under black light), and the instrument plays like a dream. You'll love the case, too... it's the original Tweed banner-lined Gretsch original, and you'll find an original strap and pick in the case pocket!
On Consignment
US $7999
US $8250 with credit card
1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet
  • 1955 Gretsch 6128 Duo-Jet

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