Question: Gretsch G6128T Duo Jet - Opinions?

[Deep Eddy]

I have found myself GASing for a Gretsch G6128 recently, and while I know I need to go play some to see if I like the way they feel and sound, I was curious whether anyone else here had one and could share their opinion on it.

Something like this:

 

[Mark Wein]

Looks neat. Not an Electromatic, right?

 

[Stratguy]

I got my hands on a used G5438 Electromatic Pro Jet at my local music store. I was just curious, but once I started playing it, I was very impressed by not only the playability, but also the incredible tone. I would have purchased it that day, except that I did feel like my existing guitars covered the tonal area already.

What I am trying to point out is that if the Electromatic Pro Jet , which had a chambered basswood body was that good, then I would think that the G6128T Power Jet with a chambered mahagony body would be an excellent guitar.

 

[smurfco]

They are great sounding guitars. I would love to have one.

 

[Rick 381]

I've got my eye on one. Dave's had it. It's the George Harrison SIG model. It's one of the few things I have GAS for these days.

 

[B Valley]

I have a G5235 Pro Jet. It's a very nice playing and sounding guitar.

 

[CBHScott]

Get thee down to CME right when they open, stake your claim in the amp room closest to the sizable Gretsch wall, and have at it.

 

[Chad]

Yes. My dad has the Chet Atkins version of the duo jet, the 6120 I believe. Amazing guitar.

 

[BlackCat]

I've wanted one of those for ages.

 

[Deep Eddy]

Looks neat. Not an Electromatic, right?

Would prefer the non-Electromatic model. Luv the Cadillac Green, which I don' think comes on the Electromatic models.

 

[Deep Eddy]

I have a G5235 Pro Jet. It's a very nice playing and sounding guitar.

Nice looking guitar. What is the neck like? Is it more like a Les Paul?

 

[Pine Apple Slim]

Awesome guitar. The Electromatics are nice but the 6xxx series is way better.

 

[ellengtrgrl]

Looks neat. Not an Electromatic, right?

Yup. It's a Proline model.

 

[ellengtrgrl]

Would prefer the non-Electromatic model. Luv the Cadillac Green, which I don' think comes on the Electromatic models.

Years ago, they made an Electromatic version of the Elliot Easton model Jet in Cadillac Green. They occasionally show up on the used market.


G5570 Electromatic Elliot Easton Jet

 

[bsman]

 

[CBHScott]

Sweetwater also had a limited exclusive edition of the Electromatic Pro Jet in Caddy Green and Cardinal Red about 3 years back. I wishy-washed my way right out of both, as they didn't last very long :(.

EDIT: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/G5432TGGrn

 

[B Valley]

Nice looking guitar. What is the neck like? Is it more like a Les Paul?

It's round and fairly thick, probably close to a Les Paul neck.

 

[dougk]

I love all Gretsch's but I'd love a white Penguin or a caddy green Duo Jet.

I'd like them a bit more with a fixed bridge but that's part of the Gretsch quirk though I suppose.

 

[Deep Eddy]

Yeah, I'd love find one of these someday.

 

[BEACHBUM]

All I can tell you is the the Japanese Gretchs are second to none.