GALLERY: Golden Era of Gretsch

The guitars conceived and produced by the Gretsch Company after WWII represent some of the more unique sounding and visually dynamic models available during the ''50s and into the mid-''60s.

'54 Duo Jet model 6128

'54 Duo Jet model 6128
Introduced in 1953, the Duo Jet model 6128 was the first Gretsch entry into the emerging solidbody guitar market. Visually this guitar took inspiration from the Gibson Les Paul, but the chambered body, and powerful DeArmond Dynasonic single-coil pick-ups provide a distinctive sound. (Photo courtesy of Steve Wilson)

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