1958 Gretsch Duo Jet
First Filter'Tron Duo Jet — the transition to the warm, full Gretsch humbucker sound. These are the Duo Jets George Harrison would have known in the early Beatles.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$12,000–$25,000
Very Good
$7,800–$12,000
Good
$5,000–$7,800
Fair
$2,500–$5,000
* 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) |
| Est. Production | 480 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers — same year as 6120 transition. Significantly different character from DynaSonics.
What Changed in 1958
Filter'Tron pickups replaced DynaSonics — the same year the 6120 made this change. The Filter'Tron Duo Jet has a warmer, fuller tone than the DynaSonic version.
Collector's Notes
Filter'Tron originality is essential. The black sparkle finish should show appropriate aging — fading to brown is normal. Space Control bridge must be functional.