Product code: 240-1512-806 | ID: 238209
Electric guitar from Professional Collection and Vintage Selection Edition. Inspired by the pivotal and prolific years of Gretsch’s 1950s and early ’60s golden age, Vintage Select Edition guitars are designed for the player who appreciates the finest in musical instrument heritage. The G6128T-53 Vintage Select ’53 Duo Jet with Bigsby rocks that legacy with a finely crafted new take on one of Gretsch’s first anddearest models. The Duo Jet debuted in 1953 as Gretsch’s flagship “solid body” guitar, although its signature power and punch came from its chambered mahogany design, which magnifies harmonic richness by letting air resonate between the top and body for livelier and more articulate tone. That’s all here on this originalerabeauty, along with special touches including the rare Gretsch “script” headstock logo and dual TV Jones T-Armond pickups that keenly replicate the vintage DynaSonic sound. Premium features include 1953 specs and appointments, Dual TV Jones T-Armond pickups, Aged body and neck binding, aged fingerboard inlays, Aged white angled pickguard, Compensated aluminum bridge with Bigsby, B3CCB vibrato tailpiece and Treble bleed circuit, “Squeezebox” PIO capacitors. Color: Black
Series: Gretsch Professional Collection
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Finish: Gloss
Upper Bout: 10.5” (267mm)
Lower Bout: 13.5” (343mm)
Waist: 8.625” (219mm)
Neck: Maple, Standard “U”Neck
Finish: Gloss
Fingerboard: Rosewood, 12” (305mm) Radius
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: Aged Pearloid Blocks
Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.6875” (43mm)
Tuning Machines: Grover® Sta-Tite™
Scale Length: 24.6” (625mm)
Bridge: Pinned Aluminum Compensated, Rosewood Base
Tailpiece: Bigsby® B3CCB
Pickguard: 1-Ply Vintage White
Pickups: TV Jones® T-Armond™ (Bridge and Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position
Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Volume 1. Neck Pickup, Volume 2. Bridge Pickup, Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Plain
Hardware: Nickel
Strings: Nickel Plated Steel .010-.046
Case/Gig Bag: Includes G6238 Deluxe Hardshell Case
The glossy finish gives any surface an elegant and luxurious look. This type of finish is achieved by applying several layers of lacquer or resin, which are then polished to a high gloss. This provides a smooth, reflective finish, enhancing color and structure of substrate. The glossy finish not only improves aesthetics, but also protects against dust, moisture and minor scratches.
A singlecut is a type of electric guitar with a single cutout in the top of the body to improve access to the higher frets. This design features a solid body that offers strong sustain and rich tone. Singlecut guitars are popular for their robust sound and comfort.
Maple is known for its strength and stability, making it ideal for necks that need to resist bending and warping.
Mahogany is a dense wood that produces a warm, full tone with rich bass and a strong mid-range. It is known for its excellent sustain and resonance, giving it a deep and round sound.
Rosewood is a dark, dense wood that offers a warm, rich tone with excellent response and sustain. The rosewood fingerboard is valued for its smoothness and comfortable feel while offering durability and longevity. It is popular for its rich sound and classic aesthetic.
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Original Colour by Producer
Black
Made in
Japan