Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
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Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
A UK dealer is listing a '62 double cut-away Duojet for 2799 GBP
Isn't this rather cheap? Or is there hardly any demand for double cut-away Gretschs?
Isn't this rather cheap? Or is there hardly any demand for double cut-away Gretschs?
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Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
Werner: I have seen similar pricing advertised in the UK. How about this one for 1799 BPS.
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Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
Ooh, love the colour of that one - but it has the single cut-away. Until I saw the guitar I posted in Guitar Buyer magazine (I think it was) I did not even know Gretsch had double cut away version of said guitar!admin wrote:Werner: I have seen similar pricing advertised in the UK. How about this one for 1799 BPS.
You had me wonder what BPS means, btw; I doubted you meant Beats per Second
The window for my next acquisition starts in October - must check often to see what Gretsch prices are doing!
1799 GBP is tempting, though, no matter how many cut-aways!
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Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
I love them DuoJets, (the originals).
notice the Zero Fret in the picture above?? makes for comfortable playing and low action. The reissues do not have the zero fret, very dissapointing, considering they are advertised as "faithful reproductions".
Zurdo
notice the Zero Fret in the picture above?? makes for comfortable playing and low action. The reissues do not have the zero fret, very dissapointing, considering they are advertised as "faithful reproductions".
Zurdo
Rickenbacker 370-12 1966, Hofner 500/1 1966, Gibson ES-150 DCW 1970,
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Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
http://www.gretschguitars.com/gear/inde ... 6128T-1962Zurdo wrote:I love them DuoJets, (the originals).
notice the Zero Fret in the picture above?? makes for comfortable playing and low action. The reissues do not have the zero fret, very dissapointing, considering they are advertised as "faithful reproductions".
Zurdo
FROM THE SPEC SHEET: "NO. OF FRETS 22 (Plus Zero Fret)"
Additionally, if you care to click on the picture, it enlarges it enough to see it. I've tried to be helpful, but being called out is enough.
Sarcasm just doesn't come through when you're typing...
Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
Seeing that makes me want to go listen to that great Gretsch group The Pretty Things.Wildberry wrote:A UK dealer is listing a '62 double cut-away Duojet for 2799 GBP
Isn't this rather cheap? Or is there hardly any demand for double cut-away Gretschs?
Sarcasm just doesn't come through when you're typing...
Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
It is easy to make a mistake when referring to specifications and photos online.
To err is human and to own a Gretsch is divine.
To err is human and to own a Gretsch is divine.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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Agreed...my bad, Peter.admin wrote:It is easy to make a mistake when referring to specifications and photos online.
To err is human and to own a Gretsch is divine.
Sarcasm just doesn't come through when you're typing...
Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
could there be TWO different "Series" DuoJet models? The link to the specs above calls it a "Professional Collection"; The 2008 DuoJet model I saw recently does not have a zero fret.admin wrote:It is easy to make a mistake when referring to specifications and photos online. To err is human and to own a Gretsch is divine.
Zurdo
Rickenbacker 370-12 1966, Hofner 500/1 1966, Gibson ES-150 DCW 1970,
Vox Viscount 1967, Vox Series 90 1969. Yamaha PSR-9000 Midi Sequencer Arranger 2000
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Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
Jos: From what I have observed of Gretsch guitars over the years there are features of models, whether classic or not, that are dropped and then readopted over the course of time.
So to your question I say yes there have been different Duojet series. I have seen the Duojets with different headstocks, tailpieces, fretboard material, zero frets and so forth.
Some might even argue that many Gretsch models if not all have been instruments in transition since the beginning. I see this as a healthy situation as different artists influence what works best on these great guitars.
Just keeping up with changes in pickups over the years is a study in itself. But a worthy study nonetheless.
So to your question I say yes there have been different Duojet series. I have seen the Duojets with different headstocks, tailpieces, fretboard material, zero frets and so forth.
Some might even argue that many Gretsch models if not all have been instruments in transition since the beginning. I see this as a healthy situation as different artists influence what works best on these great guitars.
Just keeping up with changes in pickups over the years is a study in itself. But a worthy study nonetheless.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
then that's where the confusion is Peter, different Series that look identical for all practical purposes, except for a detail here or there. But regardless of this confusion at Gretsch, I am glad to know they are incorporating the zero fret again;admin wrote:Jos: From what I have observed of Gretsch guitars over the years there are features of models, whether classic or not, that are dropped and then readopted over the course of time. So to your question I say yes there have been different Duojet series. I have seen the Duojets with different headstocks, tailpieces, fretboard material, zero frets and so forth.
Some might even argue that many Gretsch models if not all have been instruments in transition since the beginning. I see this as a healthy situation as different artists influence what works best on these great guitars. Just keeping up with changes in pickups over the years is a study in itself. But a worthy study nonetheless.
Rickenbacker 370-12 1966, Hofner 500/1 1966, Gibson ES-150 DCW 1970,
Vox Viscount 1967, Vox Series 90 1969. Yamaha PSR-9000 Midi Sequencer Arranger 2000
Vox Viscount 1967, Vox Series 90 1969. Yamaha PSR-9000 Midi Sequencer Arranger 2000
Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
Jos: Today's confusion is sometimes tomorrow's organization and yesterday's excuse.
There is no accounting for market changes and what seemed like a good idea at the time.
From what I see Gretsch is building better guitars as they move forward. I would tend to see that as growth rather than confusion but I am only on the outside with limited experience looking in.
There is no accounting for market changes and what seemed like a good idea at the time.
From what I see Gretsch is building better guitars as they move forward. I would tend to see that as growth rather than confusion but I am only on the outside with limited experience looking in.
Life, as with music, often requires one to let go of the melody and listen to the rhythm
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Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
yes Peter, I see your point, but for people like me who don't work in a guitar store, or who don't work for Gretsch, confusion is the word
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Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
Ha-ha, that's not just with Gretsch models!Zurdo wrote:yes Peter, I see your point, but for people like me who don't work in a guitar store, or who don't work for Gretsch, confusion is the word
It IS however highly confusing when specs change a lot all the time. What might be your perfect guitar might not be for sale the next year!
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Re: Gretsch 6128 Duojet Double Cutaway
hey, I got a picture of the Duo Jet without the zero fret, and here it is: (a bit fuzzy):
Rickenbacker 370-12 1966, Hofner 500/1 1966, Gibson ES-150 DCW 1970,
Vox Viscount 1967, Vox Series 90 1969. Yamaha PSR-9000 Midi Sequencer Arranger 2000
Vox Viscount 1967, Vox Series 90 1969. Yamaha PSR-9000 Midi Sequencer Arranger 2000