1960 Gretsch Duo Jet
Final single-cutaway Duo Jet — last of the original body style before the 1961 double-cutaway redesign. Filter'Tron pickups, chambered body, and the classic Gretsch short scale.
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 — final single-cutaway year) |
| 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 | 520 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Last year of the single-cutaway Duo Jet body style.
What Changed in 1960
Final single-cutaway Duo Jet. The body would transition to double-cutaway in 1961. Single-cutaway Duo Jets are more valued by collectors. Brooklyn factory quality remains excellent.
Collector's Notes
Last single-cutaway year adds collectibility. Single-cutaway Duo Jets (1953-1960) command premiums over double-cutaway versions. Filter'Tron originality is essential.