• Very late example of this version of the Duo Jet.  We believe this guitar was started in 1955, but not completed until 1959.  Features include dual DeArmond pickups, bound maple top, mahogany body and neck, bound ebony fingerboard with zero fret, and  roller bridge. Original tweed case. Made in USA. On consignment.
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  • Bigsby and rolling Bridge of Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet
  • Pickups and pickguard of Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet
  • Fretboard of Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet
  • Front headstock of Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet
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  • Neck joint of Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet
  • Back and side of Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • Very late example of this version of the Duo Jet
  • SN 13852
  • c.1958-59
  • VG-EC (minor body cracks repaired at cutaway)
  • Gloss black finish
  • Bound maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck has been refinished and reset
  • Binding on treble side of fretboard may have been replaced with period correct binding
  • We believe the neck refinish happened long after the reset 
  • Some major re-shaping of heel has taken place
  • Fretboard extension is shorter than normal due to neck reset
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with zero fret, thumbprint inlays
  • W-b-w-b pickguard (faint sticker shadows possibly from applied decal letters)
  • 2 DeArmond pickups 
  • Master volume and 2 pickup volume pots dated 20th week of 1953
  • Master tone pot replaced and dated 24th week of 1960
  • 3-way toggle switch on upper bass bout
  • Bigsby vibrato tailpiece installed (original "G" tailpiece in case)
  • Gretsch “Space Control” Roller bridge 
  • Bound peghead features overlay with T-roof “GRETSCH” logo
  • Open gear tuners
  • 1-21/32" nut, ~24-1/2" scale
  • Original tweed case (salmon lining)
  • On consignment

Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet Electric Guitar (c.1958-59)

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SKU: 30U-217586

$6,500 USD
$6,500 USD
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Very late example of this version of the Duo Jet.  We believe this guitar was started in 1955, but not completed until 1959.  Features include dual DeArmond pickups, bound maple top, mahogany body and neck, bound ebony fingerboard with zero fret, and  roller bridge. Original tweed case. Made in USA. On consignment.
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • Very late example of this version of the Duo Jet
  • SN 13852
  • c.1958-59
  • VG-EC (minor body cracks repaired at cutaway)
  • Gloss black finish
  • Bound maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck has been refinished and reset
  • Binding on treble side of fretboard may have been replaced with period correct binding
  • We believe the neck refinish happened long after the reset 
  • Some major re-shaping of heel has taken place
  • Fretboard extension is shorter than normal due to neck reset
  • Bound ebony fingerboard with zero fret, thumbprint inlays
  • W-b-w-b pickguard (faint sticker shadows possibly from applied decal letters)
  • 2 DeArmond pickups 
  • Master volume and 2 pickup volume pots dated 20th week of 1953
  • Master tone pot replaced and dated 24th week of 1960
  • 3-way toggle switch on upper bass bout
  • Bigsby vibrato tailpiece installed (original "G" tailpiece in case)
  • Gretsch “Space Control” Roller bridge 
  • Bound peghead features overlay with T-roof “GRETSCH” logo
  • Open gear tuners
  • 1-21/32" nut, ~24-1/2" scale
  • Original tweed case (salmon lining)
  • On consignment