Gretsch G6128T-53 Vintage Select '53 Duo Jet with Bigsby® – Black

The Gretsch Duo Jet is one of the most influential electric guitar designs ever produced, and this G6128T-53 Vintage Select Edition faithfully recreates the look, feel, and sound of the original 1953 model while delivering the precision craftsmanship of Gretsch's renowned Japanese Professional Collection.

Although often mistaken for a traditional solid-body guitar, the Duo Jet derives much of its character from its chambered mahogany construction. Combined with an arched laminated maple top, the result is an instrument that feels remarkably alive and resonant, offering exceptional clarity, harmonic richness, and dynamic response.

At the heart of this Vintage Select model are a pair of TV Jones® T-Armond™ pickups, meticulously designed to capture the legendary sound of vintage DynaSonic™ pickups. These pickups deliver a unique combination of single-coil articulation, powerful output, and unmistakable Gretsch character—equally at home with vintage rock and roll, rockabilly, country, blues, indie, alternative, and modern roots music.

Authentic period-correct details include the rare Gretsch script headstock logo, aged pearloid block inlays, aged white binding, nickel hardware, a pinned aluminum compensated bridge, and a Bigsby® B3CCB vibrato tailpiece. The result is a guitar that captures the spirit of Gretsch's golden era while providing modern reliability and playability.

For players seeking something beyond the usual single-cut formula, the Vintage Select '53 Duo Jet offers a distinctive voice, exceptional craftsmanship, and a direct connection to one of the most important chapters in Gretsch history.

Features

• Made in Japan – Gretsch Professional Collection
• Vintage Select '53 Duo Jet specifications
• Chambered mahogany body with arched laminated maple top
• Mahogany neck with Standard "U" profile
• Rosewood fingerboard with aged pearloid block inlays
• 24.6" scale length
• 12" fingerboard radius
• 22 medium jumbo frets
• Dual TV Jones® T-Armond™ pickups
• Bigsby® B3CCB vibrato tailpiece
• Pinned aluminum compensated bridge
• Grover® Sta-Tite™ tuning machines
• Rare Gretsch script headstock logo
• Aged white binding and vintage-inspired appointments
• Includes Gretsch G6238 Deluxe Hardshell Case

Includes Gretsch G6238 Deluxe Hardshell Case.