1961 Gretsch Duo Jet
First double-cutaway Duo Jet. The body redesign improved upper-fret access while maintaining the chambered mahogany construction and Filter'Tron pickups.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$10,000–$20,000
Very Good
$6,500–$10,000
Good
$4,100–$6,500
Fair
$2,000–$4,100
* 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, optional Bigsby |
| Tuners | Grover Imperial |
| Finish Options | Jet Black (sparkle) |
| Est. Production | 580 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Double-cutaway body introduced for the Duo Jet.
What Changed in 1961
The Duo Jet transitioned to a double-cutaway body — following the same pattern as the 6120 and White Falcon. The new body provided better upper-fret access while maintaining the chambered construction.
Collector's Notes
Single-cutaway (1953-1960) vs double-cutaway (1961+) distinction matters for collectors. Single-cutaway examples are generally more valued. Both body styles are excellent instruments.