Houston, TX, United States
About this listing
This is a vibe heavy, amazing sounding single-cut ’58 Duo Jet (SN 29471) with original Filter’Trons (both covers stamped PAT. APPLIED FOR) and the original hardshell case. Electronics appear original with period lead-dress and undisturbed solder . Upgrades include a Vintage V-cut “Gretsch by Bigsby” B3G, roller/bar bridge on a rosewood base, replaced nut, and a small, solid repair at the bass side of the nut/1st-fret area . Honest wear, especially that amazing neck, attests to the 'good ones get played' adage. This one plays cleanly with comfy action, and has that airy, chimey Jet voice.SpecsBody: Chambered Honduran mahogany, 3-ply maple capNeck: 2-piece Honduran mahogany, U profile — 0.797" @ 1st / 0.893" @ 10thScale / Nut / Radius: 24-5/8" / 1-11/16" / 12"Fingerboard: Ebony with thumbnail inlaysPickups: Original Filter’Trons, PAF-stamped coversDC readings: Neck 3.99k, Bridge 4.01kControls: Master vol (horn), neck & bridge vols, 3-way pickup selector, 3-way tone (“mud”) switchHardware: V-cut Bigsby B3G (later add), roller/bar bridge + rosewood base (repro), G-Arrow knobs; strap buttons replaced; various non-original screws; remainder appears original. Weight: 7 lb 3 oz (super comfortable)Case: OHSC (MOJO) — grey polka-dot exterior, dark plush interior with blue GRETSCH ribbonCondition (' Very Good' in all the right ways)Finish: Appears original; glossy with light haze, dings/scratches/checking; back shows honest rash.Neck/Headstock: Repaired small crack at bass side of nut/1st-fret , probably caused when the nut was replace. Nut replaced. Normal playwear down the back of the neck.Body: Extra strap-button hole on bass-side lower bout.Frets: Narrow/low with moderate wear in the Cowboy area; plays well up the board.Electronics: Appear original; period components and undisturbed solder; control-cavity label visible with SN 29471.Mods / RepairsAdded Bigsby • Roller/bar bridge & base • Replaced nut • Strap buttons replaced • Extra strap-button hole • Assorted non-original screws.Why it’s specialDesirable ’58 single-cut spec with early Filter’TronsOriginal harness + PAF coversLightweight (7lb 3oz) and includes OHSCCool as hell and sounds amazing
Price$10,999
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