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Gretsch G6129T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Duo Jet - Silver Sparkle

Solidbody Electric Guitar with Chambered Mahogany Body, Maple Top, Mahogany Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, 2 Dual-coil Pickups, and Bigsby Tailpiece - Silver Sparkle
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The '59 Duo Jet in Its Full Glory

Built to vintage-spec perfection, this G6129T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Duo Jet takes you back to the golden age of Gretsch guitars. The appointments are as true to the original as it gets, and the authentic sound of its dual TV Jones Classic Filter'Tron pickups extends below the exquisite silver sparkle top to the set of genuine Squeezebox PIO capacitors in the Treble Bleed circuit. A Space Control bridge with a pinned ebony base and a premium Bigsby B3CB vibrato tailpiece complete the picture, offering classic Gretsch twang and mellow vibrato worthy of a historical re-creation like the G6129T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Duo Jet.

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Gretsch G6129T-59 Vintage Select Edition '59 Duo Jet Features:

  • A classic Gretsch Duo Jet model masterfully built to 1959 specifications
  • Decked out in period-correct appointments and classic silver sparkle finish
  • Dual TV Jones Classic Filter'Tron humbuckers deliver authentic tone
  • Treble Bleed circuit with Squeezebox PIO capacitors completes the sonic signature
  • Includes a genuine Space Control bridge with a pinned ebony base and Bigsby B3CB tailpiece
  • Fine details include aged body and neck binding and fingerboard inlays

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Tech Specs

  • General
  • Number of Strings 6
  • Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
  • Body
  • Body Type Solidbody
  • Body Shape Jet
  • Body Material Mahogany, chambered
  • Top Material Arched Laminated Maple
  • Body Finish Gloss
  • Color Silver Sparkle
  • Neck
  • Neck Material Mahogany
  • Neck Shape Vintage V profile
  • Neck Joint Set Neck
  • Radius 12"
  • Fingerboard Material Ebony
  • Fingerboard Inlay Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnails
  • Number of Frets 22, Medium Jumbo
  • Scale Length 24.6"
  • Nut Width 1.6875"
  • Nut Material Bone
  • Hardware
  • Bridge/Tailpiece Space Control bridge with pinned ebony base and Bigsby B3CB vibrato tailpiece
  • Tuners Grover Sta-Tite tuning keys
  • Electronics
  • Neck Pickup TV Jones Classic Filter'Tron Dual-coil Humbucker
  • Bridge Pickup TV Jones Classic Filter'Tron Dual-coil Humbucker
  • Controls 2 x independent volumes, 1 x master volume, 3-way toggle tone switch
  • Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
  • Miscellaneous
  • Strings Nickel Plated Steel, .010-.046
  • Case/Gig Bag Hardshell Case
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 2401812817

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Gretsch G6129T-59 VS '59 Duo Jet

Took delivery about 2 weeks ago. Top quality build, perfect out of the box. TVJ classics sound amazing. I'm a P&W player using a Helix and I would highly recommend this guitar. Plenty of sustain, no issues with the space control bridge, Bigsby or the tone switch. Perfect Gretsch tone. Robert Williams, my rep for almost 10 years was communicative throughout the back order process. If you don't have a rep, ring him up. He will take care of you.
by Greg from Scottsdale, AZ on
Music background: P&W player

Gleaming Gritty Gretsch Goodness

I would be hard-pressed to find a single fault with this instrument. The craftsmanship! The comfort and playability! And… The versatility make it a keeper for sure. It does everything I want it to [and probably a lot more than I'm capable of dishing out, ha!]
The TV Jones pick ups run a little warmer than the ones in my Brian Setzer hot rod. I don't know how that's possible but it seems to be true.
And the geniuses are at work at Gretch have somehow simultaneously infused this fine instrument with equal parts down n' dirty, and sparkling chime.
But… My favorite tone is the nasty growl that I get from the front coil on the bridge pick up. It's got more punch than a Popeye and Bluto fight.
by Denny Wood from RAMONA, CA on

Sparkle City

Gretsch has done well with this VS series. The finish is pretty close to perfect, some small details on mine that got overlooked but I am being picky. The 2 piece body is almost seamless.The neck is a V neck, but a broad V, not super pointy sloped. I like that the bridge is pinned and closely intonated from the get go...the 3 series bigsby is great. Tuners have a little play in the gears but still hold well. Definitely needed a setup out of the box. The filtertron pickups sound great, the classic series made by TVJ just have more presence in them and are perfect for the sound that this unit goes for! I do think the wiring upgrades on these models improved the overall sound of the series.. I would say for anyone looking at this guitar, or the G6128T-59VS, you are going to get what is described!
by Medka T. from Bakersfield on
Music background: Player,

Amazing guitar

This guitar is beautiful from top to bottom. It came out of the case in near perfect setup, the action feels great and the intonation is perfect. The silver sparkle finish is awesome and draws attention everywhere it goes. I chose this guitar not only for the finish and name, but for the TV Jones classic pick ups. They are great pickups and are in my opinion some of the best vintage sounding humbuckers out there. I’ve been a Gibson Les Paul player for 25 years, and these pickups keep up with a vintage Gibson any day. I can use this gretsch for almost any genre of music from classic country to hard rock. I play in a cover band that does many styles so this guitar fits the sound and the look is awesome. The bigsby gives the tremolo option and tops off this amazing guitar package nicely.

Sweetwater staff was amazing and allowed me try our many guitars for hours in the store before I chose this one. How much more could you ask for ?
by Jason from Northwest Ohio on
Music background: 30 years gigging as a guitarist.

Amazing right out of the box.

I own over 30 guitars. I have been playing since 1965 and almost 30 years professionally. I know guitars.

I have owned hollow and semi-hollow Gretsch guitars, but they never worked for me like the Gibson ES series does.

I bought this due to the urging of a friend. WOW!!!!!!

It could have went directly to a gig and been fine. I did do a full setup on it though. Changing a couple things to my personal setup. Plays like a dream. I have guitars that cost 3 and 4 times more, but they are not any better than this Sparkle Jet.

It is 100% flawless. The Japanese Terrado factory is producing the best quality guitars you can buy. I own Custom Shop Gibson and Fender guitars that did not start this well. This Sparkle Jet is the equal of any of them.

Thanks to Alden Deebee for getting this Gretsch out to me and delivered safely.

If you are in the market for a different kind of guitar, one that sonically covers any kind of music, this Vintage Select Sparkle Jet is the one for you. It covers both Fender and Gibson sounds very, very well. And, it does its own thing too.

Buy one. You will LOVE it!
by Larry Williams from Colbert, GA on
Music background: Former 30 year professional guitarist.
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