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
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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.
How to Authenticate a 1960 Gretsch Duo Jet
Gretsch serial numbers use a system where the first digits indicate month/year — verify against known Gretsch serial tables for 1960. Numbers are on the headstock back. Filter'Tron humbucking pickups should be present (replaced DynaSonics around 1958). Verify originality. Check binding condition carefully — Gretsch binding from this era is notorious for deterioration and shrinkage. Replacement binding is difficult to match correctly. Chambered mahogany body with Tenite plastic arched top — should feel lighter than a true solid-body. Black top finish is classic. Verify all hardware (bridge, tailpiece, tuners, knobs, switches) matches documented specifications for 1960. Laminated maple body — tap test for correct hollow-body resonance. Original case with Gretsch logo adds provenance.