1963 Gretsch Duo Jet
Final year of original Duo Jet production. The model was discontinued as Gretsch shifted focus to hollow-body instruments. A last-year collectible from the Brooklyn factory.
Current Market Value
Excellent
$9,000–$18,000
Very Good
$5,800–$9,000
Good
$3,700–$5,800
Fair
$1,800–$3,700
* 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 | 600 |
Pickups & Electronics
Two Filter'Tron humbuckers. Final year of the original Duo Jet production run.
What Changed in 1963
Final year of the original Duo Jet production run. The model was discontinued as Gretsch focused on hollow-body instruments. The Duo Jet would not return until later reissue programs.
Collector's Notes
Final year of production adds collectibility. The Duo Jet would not be made again until reissue programs. These are the last original-run Duo Jets.