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
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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.
How to Authenticate a 1962 Gretsch Duo Jet
Gretsch serial numbers use a system where the first digits indicate month/year — verify against known Gretsch serial tables for 1962. 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 1962. Laminated maple body — tap test for correct hollow-body resonance. Original case with Gretsch logo adds provenance.