Gretsch 6128-1957 Duo Jet, black, made in Japan in 2001. This really does look a million bucks, it's supremely slick. The arched maple top and ultra-high-gloss black finish really radiate class, and the always-cool Bigsby tremolo and chrome hardware really complete the picture. These pre-Fender, Terada factory Gretsch models are beautifully built; this one is all class in the hands. The neck is round and moderate in profile, it's balanced perfectly against the chambered body and all just makes sense when you pick it up. The Dynasonics really sound great: heaps of juicy thick low end and a punchy warm attack, heaps of sensitivity to differing attack, open and bright through the top end, low on noise... excellent. It's kinda like a tasty halfway between a fat 50s style Tele and an Lp with P90s... yep, that'll work. These were easier to get a couple of years ago, but increasingly, they're scarce on the ground, especially from this era and in this condition. Do yourself a favour!
Model: Gretsch G6128T Duo Jet
Made: Japan, Terada factory, 2001 (serial 018128-3038)
Body: mahogany, chambered, arched laminate maple top
Neck: mahogany, rosewood board, slim C profile
Mods: none
Weight: 3.770kg
Pickups: Gretsch Dynasonic single coil x2
Case: original Gretsch hard case, excellent quality and condition
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the back, no major marks. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor marks only. The back has some light scuffs around the whole body and a small dent on the top corner in the elbow area, no major marks. The sides have light scuffs near the jack, in the elbow area and ob the top horn, nothing nasty. The frotn has some light scuffs near the knobs and in the elbow area and some standard play wear on the guard and horns. Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have minor wear only, 8/10. Wearing fresh 10/52 Moonshiners strings.
