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Gretsch Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stephen Stern '56 Duo Jet Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Black

56 Duo Jet Hvy Rlc Bigsby Blk · #UC15041216
BrandGretsch
TypeElectric Guitars
Serial No.UC15041216
PhotographyActual Photos
Part No.9252002268
Archive ID10092
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The Story

Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stephen Stern '56 Duo Jet Heavy Relic Electric Guitar Black

Here's a classic electric guitar recreated by the mastermind himself, Stephen Stern. A Custom Shop '56 Duo Jet with a relic black finish. The guitar has a ton of mojo right out of the case, thanks to the super realistic wear and tear put onto the instrument. We're digging the back of the guitar which features scratches and dings throughout, as if the instrument dragged across a belt buckle on stage for years. Another aspect we dig is the patina of grime placed on the chrome of the pickups. Tone-wise the Duo Jet is nothing short of fantastic, with a thick and throaty tone thanks to the chambered body, and the Bigsby allows you to go from a subtle vibrato to full-on Neil Young-styled accents to your riffs and chords..

Includes: Hardshell Case, Certificate of Authenticity, and Paperwork

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 7 lbs. 9 oz.
  • Black Finish
  • Masterbuilt by Stephen Stephen Stern
  • Authentic Heavy Relic Aging
  • Arched Laminated Maple Top
  • Chambered Mahogany Body
  • Fat “C” Shaped Mahogany Neck
  • Indian Rosewood Fretboard With Wide Block Inlays
  • .858" Width at 1st Fret, 1.064” at 12th Fret
  • Vintage Frets
  • Duncan® DynaSonic DeArmond Pickups
  • Master Volume, Neck Volume, Bridge Volume and Tone Control
  • Gretsch Bigsby B3C Vibrato Tailpiece With Rocking Bar Bridge
  • Gotoh Vintage Style Tuners
  • Nickel Hardware
  • 7lb, 7oz