Gretsch Duo Jet

Chambered single-cut punch heard on early rock 'n' roll hits.

Released in 1953, the Duo Jet used a chambered mahogany body, maple top, and Dynasonic pickups (later Filter'Trons) to give Gretsch a solidbody competitor. George Harrison's black Duo Jet linked the model to British Invasion history, and it remains a favorite for roots-rock grit.

Introduced: 1953 (Gretsch's first 6128 solidbody)
Signature traits: Chambered mahogany body, Bigsby vibrato, Filter'Tron pickups
Notable players: George Harrison, Cliff Gallup, Brian Setzer