Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet, Circa 1958, Black, Refretted, Hard Case

$11,600.00 USD

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A black Gretsch 6128 Duo Jet dated circa 1958, with Dynasonic pickups and thumbnail-style position markers. The combination is identified as a transitional late-1950s configuration.

The Piece

The dating is based on the recorded number on the back panel; the cavity label is missing, so that limitation is disclosed. Refretting has been carried out and the tailpiece is bent. Those details matter as much as the appealing black finish and distinctive pickup presentation. The recorded 625 mm scale and 43 mm nut width provide practical reference points for a player. A hard case accompanies the instrument.

Details

Designer: Gretsch
Model: 6128 Duo Jet
Material: Materials not fully documented
Colour: Black
Measurements: Scale 625 mm; nut width 43 mm; 22 frets
Included: Hard case

Condition & Presentation

Pre-owned. Refretted; tailpiece bent; signs of use. Internal cavity label missing. Truss rod adjustment room reported.

The complete gallery contains 9 original photographs of this individual piece. Review the overall views and close details together when assessing surface wear and finish. Photographic lighting and screen settings can affect colour; measurements are approximate.

Care & Stewardship

Have a qualified guitar technician inspect setup and the bent tailpiece before demanding use. Store at stable humidity and temperature.

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