Gretsch Jet guitars are all virtually identical, other than color. The DuoJet was black, the FireBird was a deep red, and the SilverJet was, of course, capped in silver sparkle plastic drum material.
The DuoJet and SilverJet were first released in 1954, alongside the 6130 Roundup, a 6126 baritone ukelele and a 6127 4-string tenor guitar, which promptly dropped off the market.
Jets differ significantly from their competition in that their mahogany bodies are extensively routed, making them, in effect, semi-solids. It also makes them considerably lighter than similar guitars and adds a special resonance to the line.
The early Jets had two DeArmond pickups and block markers. Some Duo-Jets were finished in Cadillac Green, but they're pretty rare. Even more rare - the Bigsby B-3 tremolo that was an extra-cost option.
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