Gretsch Duo Jet Double Cutaway 6128T-1962 - Black - 2005
Gretsch Duo Jet Double Cutaway 6128T-1962 - Black - 2005
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Here is a classic Gretsch model. The Gretsch 6128T-1962 is a double cutaway version of the ever popular Gretsch Duo Jet. From Cliff Gallup from Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps, to George Harrison of the Beatles, to Chris Cornell from Soundgarden, the duo jet's classic looks and sonic appeal have stood the test of time.
The duo jet appeared early in the electric solid body game, way back in 1953. It was in many ways an answer to Gibson's Les Paul, with similar body style, scale length and wood selection. The duo jet originally had Dynasonic Pickups. Les Paul himself preferred higher fidelity Dynasonic pickups over Gibson's P90s, and send Gibson's development team into a tailspin when he put on in the neck of his "Number 1" Les Paul Gold top.
Gretsch was also ahead of the game in the body design. The Duo Jet featured a heavily chambered mahogany body. Giving the guitar a more lively, acoustic property than is heavy Gibson counterpart, as well as making it easier to play for long periods.
Gretsch's hum cancelling Filtertron pickups debuted in 1958 and feature on this 6129T. The classic chime and sparkle is all there on this guitar, as is the light weight chambered body. A maple cap with no f holes gives this guitar good feedback resistance and makes it a great rock and roll machine (Malcom Young vibes anyone?).
This guitar is very original except for a Gibson style adjustamatic bridge. The original floating bridge base can potentially shift when performing big string bends (past one tone). These guitars were designed for much heavier strings. Commonly the bridges are secured with pins or double sided tape, however this isn't an issue for most players. Approximately 90% of life left in the frets. There are a few light scratches on the head stock, minor buckle rash and minor scuffs to the finish. Remember, this guitar is almost 20 years old.
A great early reissue of a classic '62 Gretsch 6128T.
Brand: Gretsch
Model: 6128T-1962
Year: 2005
Country: Japan
Case: OHSC
Serial: JT05XXXXXX
Colour (Body): Black/Natural
Colour (Neck): Natural
Finish Type: Lacquer
Body Material: Laminated Maple over Mahogany
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fretboard Material: Ebony
Scale Length: 24.75"
Fret Number: 22
Neck Radius: 12"
Action: 2mm at 12th fret
Neck Profile: Slim/Medium C
Nut Width: 42.9mm
12th Fret Width:52.6mm
1st Fret Depth: 20.1mm
12th Fret Depth: 23.2mm
Pickups: Filtertron
Resistance: Neck = 4.24k ohms Bridge = 4.93k ohms
Electronics: Original
Knobs: Gretsch chrome
Pickguard: Gretsch brand
Hardware: Chrome with aluminium bigsby
Weight: 3.18kg