{"product_id":"gretsch-custom-shop-masterbuilt-stephen-stern-g6128cs-koa-duo-jet-with-case","title":"Gretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt G6128CS-59 Koa Duo Jet With Case","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt G6128CS 1959 Koa Duo Jet \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNOS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\" face=\"-apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, San Francisco, Segoe UI, Roboto, Helvetica Neue, sans-serif\" color=\"#212b36\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"color: #212b36; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIMPECCABLE CRAFTSMANSHIP\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gretsch Custom Shop is where the time-honored legacy reaches its creative apex. No instruments epitomize the extraordinary expertise and attention to detail of Gretsch’s most trusted hands like Custom Shop instruments. From modern versions of legendary Gretsch instruments to artist tribute models and specially requested one-off guitars, the Gretsch Custom Shop takes “That Great Gretsch Sound” to an entirely new plane, but also preserves and perfects it.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTruetone Music is proud to have a long and close relationship with Gretsch, especially with the Custom Shop.  Every year, we make a pilgrimage there to sit down with Masterbuilders to cook up a batch of Custom Shop guitars.  Sometimes we go for vintage-styled recreations, sometimes we go for modernized tweaks.  Sometimes it's a classic color, sometimes it's a totally new color or even reclaimed wood.  Either way, they always knock it out of the park!\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis G6128CS 1959 Koa Duo Jet is a result of this partnership.  A slightly reinvisioned recreation of the Duo Jet, it has the classic Gretsch sound and feel, perfected.  It has a chambered mahogany body, reducing the weight - this one is quite light for a Duo Jet.  We chose the NOS finish package, to give it a \"fresh off the line\" look - there is no aging on this one.  The mahogany neck is a very comfortable C shape (standard on Duo Jets), topped with an ebony fretboard.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhere this guitar really stands out is the Natural Koa top.  Not only does it look amazing, but sounds great too.  As a tonewood, koa is warm but balanced with a clear bottom end and defined upper range without being overly bright. Its midrange is nice and open with moderate warmth. It's not overly loud but does have great projection.  And visually, it's hard to beat this one - we couldn't be happier with the handpicked top for this Duo Jet.  It is truly stunning.  To top it off, the guitar has a matching koa headstock face, another nice touch to make this a one of a kind.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe also went with the Tru Arc Serpentune compensated rocking bar bridge, which is radiused to match the fretboard of the guitar.  This enhances playability and allows for lower action, as well as an improvement to intonation. The Tru-Arc has a more pronounced radius than the standard Gretsch bridge. It's also heavier, which increases tone and sustain.  Typically, you'll see brass Tru-Arc bridges, but for this guitar we went for stainless steel - not only does it match the rest of the hardware better, but it also has a full, even and smooth hi-fi response, with max sustain.   If you're a stickler for intonation, the SerpenTune version of the Tru-Arc bridge is the one to go with - it's a rocking bar bridge with a compensating ridge milled into the top surface which puts every string at its measured ideal position for dead-on intonation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThat, together with the Bigsby B3C vibrato and Ray Butts Full Fidelity pickups and the classic Gretsch wiring set up, gives you the legendary old-school Gretsch sound and feel, with a twist.   The Custom Shop suggested those pickups, as they feel that they are the most authentic sounding.  You get the full clarity and bite expected from Filtertons, and the treble bleed control allows you to ease up without losing highs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is the only one with these specs in existence, making it truly unique.  We put together a run of Duo Jets with the Masterbuilders, in various versions, and this is easily one of the coolest.  Come to Truetone Music to experience it in person, or make it yours right here.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMODEL #: 9252003827\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSERIAL # UC23122568\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWEIGHT: 8.5 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBASE MODEL: Duo Jet - 1959 Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCOLOR: Natural (Koa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAGING TYPE: NOS (New Old Stock)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBODY STYLE: Chambered Single Cutaway\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTOP:  Maple Ply with Arched Laminated Figured Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBACK: Chambered Mahogany Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIDES: Chambered  Mahogany Body \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNECK WOOD: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNECK SHAPE: Standard \"C\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRETBOARD WOOD: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRETBOARD INLAY MATERIAL:  Mother Of Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRETBOARD INLAY STYLE:  Neo Classical Thumbnail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFRETS: Vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNUT:  Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTRUSS ADJUST: Headstock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEADSTOCK MATERIAL: Koa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEADSTOCK LOGO: Script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHEADSTOCK LOGO MATERIAL: Mother of Pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIDE DOTS: Red\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBINDING: White Nitro (Tinting)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNECK PICKUP: Ray Butts Full Fidelity w\/ PAT #'s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRIDGE PICKUP: Ray Butts Full Fidelity w\/ PAT #'s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBEZELS: Tortoise Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWIRING: Master Vol, Neck Vol, Bridge Vol, P\/U Selector Switch and Tone Switch (with Treble Bleed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePICKGUARD ENGRAVING: Gretsch Script Logo (Cream)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePICKGUARD MATERIAL: Tortoise Shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKNOBS: G Arrow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBRIDGE: Tru-Arc Sepentune Compensated Rocking Bar Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTAILPIECE: Gretsch Bigsby B3C Vibrato Tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTUNERS: Gotoh Vintage Style Tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHARDWARE: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCASE: Gretsch Tweed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e.","brand":"Gretsch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42841077383411,"sku":"00GCS020","price":6499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img1259.jpg?v=1741723834","url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/products\/gretsch-custom-shop-masterbuilt-stephen-stern-g6128cs-koa-duo-jet-with-case","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}