1955 Gretsch Duo Jet
Mid-1950s Duo Jet in peak DynaSonic-era production. The short scale length and chambered body create a distinctive Gretsch voice unlike any Gibson or Fender solid-body.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$14,000–$28,000
Very Good
$9,000–$14,000
Good
$5,800–$9,000
Fair
$2,900–$5,800
* Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Actual value depends on originality, condition, and provenance. Pricing methodology
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 |
| Est. Production | 400 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two DeArmond DynaSonic pickups. The DynaSonic Duo Jet is in its prime production years.
What Changed in 1955
Mid-1950s Duo Jet production. The model is established as Gretsch's primary solid-body-style guitar. DynaSonic pickups and short scale define the instrument.
Collector's Notes
DynaSonic pickups remain the collectible configuration. The black sparkle finish should show appropriate aging. Body chambering is standard — not a defect.