1962 Gretsch Sparkle Jet (6129) – Champagne Sparkle
We’re happy to have this rare and incredibly cool 1962 Gretsch “Sparkle” Jet in Champagne Sparkle! Gretsch’s Jet lineup debuted with just one cutaway in 1953, but as guitar design and player requests changed, so did the Jet! It wasn’t until 1961 that the first double cuts started to appear. Players could also order a guitar with a Sparkle top (made with repurposed Gretsch drum wrap). While the Silver Jet is the most well-known variation, the catalog actually lists a variety of Gretch drum wrap colors to choose from. This particular guitar was played over its life, as some of its age shows. The ever-common binding rot on Gretsches has been professionally repaired and stabilized, and we can see that an extra pickguard bracket hole has been filled. Overall though, it is a fantastic player, and has that Great Gretsch Sound!
Overall Condition: 8, the binding being this guitar’s primary note, edge wear, some mild shrinking of the top
Specifications
- finish_details Champagne Sparkle, Original, Good Condition, binding cracks, top has mild shrinking, edge wear
- body_material Drumwrap over Maple Top, Mahogany
- neck_material Mahogany
- fretboard_material Rosewood
- neck_profile Medium C
- weight 7 lbs 5 oz
- scale_length 24-1/2"
- pickup_readings N: 4.11K B: 3.96K
- tubes
- speakers
- electronics Original, Untouched, Tone Switch Circuit with Standby
- nut_width 1-11/16"
- hardware Original, Good Condition, fading and patina to gold hardware
- includes Original Gray Hardshell Case with dark pink lining
- year
Well Strung Guitars
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