1962 Gretsch Duo Jet
Beatles-era Duo Jet — the guitar George Harrison played during the formative years of the world's most famous band. Filter'Trons, chambered body, and the iconic black sparkle finish.
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 | 650 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Beatles-era Gretsch production.
What Changed in 1962
The Duo Jet in the Beatles era. These are the guitars George Harrison was playing in Liverpool and Hamburg. Pre-Baldwin quality at its height.
Collector's Notes
George Harrison connection makes Beatles-era Duo Jets highly desirable. Pre-Baldwin quality is consistent. Verify Filter'Tron originality and Space Control bridge integrity.