1957 Gretsch Duo Jet
Final DynaSonic Duo Jet year — the last of the original pickup specification. George Harrison's Duo Jet was from this era, adding Beatles significance to these instruments.
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 |
| Est. Production | 420 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two DeArmond DynaSonic pickups. Final full year of DynaSonics before the 1958 Filter'Tron switch.
What Changed in 1957
Last full year of DynaSonic Duo Jets. These are the final examples of the original pickup configuration. George Harrison's Duo Jet was likely from around this period.
Collector's Notes
Last DynaSonic year adds transitional collectibility. Verify DynaSonic originality — conversions to Filter'Trons happened frequently. George Harrison connection elevates all late-1950s Duo Jets.