USA Custom Shop deliciousness~!
Amazing playing and feeling instrument. All Gretsch should feel like this. But they don't. Not even close.
The neck is just so comfy on this one. Has that old friend sorta feel.
It's not overly relic'ed. In fact, looks to be more closet classic than relic. A few nicks and scuffs here or there...but nothing crazy or any rust or that sorta stuff. Vintage white 3 ply pickguard is super cool! Don't know if that's original or not. We got it used.
Crazy comfortable at 7.9 pounds and perfectly balanced.
web info:
A Gretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt G6128-55 Duo Jet Relic in Black that captures the raw attitude and stripped-down elegance of mid-’50s Gretsch design. Built to true vintage 1955 specifications, this Duo Jet delivers the punch, clarity, and immediacy that made these early Jets a favorite among players looking for something tighter and more focused than a full hollowbody.
The laminated maple top over a mahogany body gives this guitar a fast, articulate response with a strong fundamental and excellent note separation. It has that unmistakable “snap” and percussive attack, while still retaining warmth and depth—perfect for everything from clean, twangy lines to driven rock tones.
The mahogany neck with a comfortable stock “C” profile feels familiar and broken-in, paired with a rosewood fingerboard and vintage frets that keep the playing experience true to the era. Aged wide block inlays, red side dots, and subtle relic work throughout reinforce the authentic mid-’50s aesthetic.
At the heart of the tone are a pair of Dynasonic pickups, delivering bold, piano-like lows, glassy highs, and incredible dynamic sensitivity. These pickups are known for their clarity and punch, making every note feel immediate and expressive.
Finished with classic nickel hardware, a Synchro-Sonic bridge, and the iconic “G” cutout tailpiece, this Duo Jet stays true to its roots while offering Custom Shop precision and playability. The lightly relic treatment ties it all together, giving it the look and feel of a well cared for original straight out of 1955.
A no-nonsense vintage-style Jet with serious tone and undeniable character—this is Gretsch Custom Shop at its finest.
Neck Wood: Mahogany
Headstock Perimeter: ’54
Headstock Logo Material: NOS Nitro
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Fingerboard Inlay: Wide Block | Aged Nitro
Zero Fret: No
Frets: Vintage
Neck Binding: .060 White
Nut: Bone
Tuners: Gotoh
Body Style: ’55 Duo Jet
Top: Laminated Maple
Back: Mahogany
Body Binding: .060 White
Hardware: Nickel
Neck Pickup: Dynasonic
Bridge Pickup: Dynasonic
Bridge: Synchro-Sonic
Tailpiece: G Cutout
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| Listed | 13 days ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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