1959 Gretsch Duo Jet
Filter'Tron Duo Jet from the Brooklyn factory's golden era. The short scale, chambered mahogany body, and Filter'Trons create a unique tonal palette.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$11,000–$22,000
Very Good
$7,000–$11,000
Good
$4,500–$7,000
Fair
$2,200–$4,500
* 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 | 500 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. The Filter'Tron Duo Jet sound is now established.
What Changed in 1959
First full year of Filter'Tron-only Duo Jet production. Brooklyn factory quality is excellent. The short-scale, chambered Duo Jet with Filter'Trons is a distinctive instrument.
Collector's Notes
Filter'Tron Duo Jets (1958+) are more affordable than DynaSonic versions but remain excellent collectible instruments. Verify pickup and hardware originality.