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.
