1954 Gretsch Duo Jet
Second-year Duo Jet with DynaSonic pickups. The silver sparkle finish option adds variety. Brooklyn factory production is well-established and quality is excellent.
Current Market Value
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Specifications
| Body Wood | Mahogany (chambered body) |
| Neck Wood | Maple |
| Fingerboard | Ebony |
| Scale Length | 24.500" |
| Frets | 22 |
| Pickup Config | HH |
| Bridge | Space Control bridge |
| Tuners | Grover Imperial |
| Finish Options | Jet Black (sparkle), Silver Sparkle (optional) |
| Est. Production | 350 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two DeArmond DynaSonic pickups. Bright, articulate tone with the shorter scale length adding warmth.
What Changed in 1954
Second year of Duo Jet production. Silver sparkle finish option introduced alongside the standard black. DynaSonic pickups and the distinctive short-scale Gretsch design are fully established.
Collector's Notes
Silver sparkle finish examples are rarer than black and can command premiums. DynaSonic pickups should be original. The chambered mahogany body gives the Duo Jet its unique resonance.