This is a Japanese made Gretsch Duo Jet reissue that plays and sounds amazing. It was reshot with Nitro lacquer and aged by Josh Grove at Protocaster Guitars in Brooklyn NY. Josh makes amazing vintage reproduction guitars and does refinishing, restorations and relic work. Josh's work is really awesome!!!! If you want the look and feel of an old Duo Jet at a fraction of the price this could be it!!!!!