Sparkle double cutaway Duo Jet. I am the original owner and purchased this from Ed Roman guitars back in 2006. It was ordered new from Gretsch and never even hit the showroom floor. Its eye popping looks are equaled only by its amazing tone and playability. It has been extremely well cared for and has never had a single issue. it has spent the vast majority of its time in its case except for when played. The frets are in perfect condition, the Bigsby stays in tune and the neck has zero problems.
Here are the specs:
Build: Chambered Solid Body
Body Finish: Silver Sparkle Gloss
Body Shape: Jet, double cutaway
Body Material: Mahogany
Body Binding: White with Black/White Purfling
Body Back: Mahogany
Body Top: Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Finish: Gloss
Neck Shape: Standard "U"
Neck Binding: White
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Number of Frets: 22
Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: Pearloid Neo-Classic™ Thumbnail
Bridge Pickup: Filter'Tron™
Neck Pickup: Filter'Tron™
Hardware: Finish Nickel
Tailpiece: Bigsby®
Pickguard: Black Plexi w/ Black Gretsch® Logo
Control Knobs: G-Arrow
This guitar was discontinued years ago and can no longer be found anywhere new. Anyone wanting one has only two choices; find a used one and hope it’s in good condition or order one from the Gretsch Custom Shop which would cost at least $5-6000 to start.
This is the only one of Reverb at this time and I could not find another like it anywhere else.
PLEASE NOTE: The bridge pictured is a third part, after market bridge. This guitar originally shipped with a Gretsch Space Control bridge which will be replaced, putting the guitar back to original. When I purchased this guitar I also swapped the pickguard from Silver to Black to match examples I’ve seen of Silver Jets from the late 1950’s.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions.
As I am an individual and not a store, All Sales are final and no returns can be accepted. Shipoing to CONUS only unless arrangements have been made PRIOR to purchase.