Vintage 1956 Gretsch Silver - Jet 6129 Guitar, With Gretsch Twin Amp
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:512659 | Exact Year: 1956 |
| Body Color: Silver | Brand: Gretsch |
Vintage 1956 Gretsch Silver Jet Model 6129 guitar, all original, excellent, with included Gretsch Model 6161 twin amp, and more!
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In 1955, a creative craftsman at Gretsch had the brilliant idea to combine the sparkle finish of their celebrated drum kits with their new chambered solidbody guitar. The famous Model 6129 SilverJet was born.
A...nd the one you see here is one of the cleanest SilverJets I’ve seen. Plus it’s all original and comes with some cool stuff, especially the 1957 Model 6161 Gretsch 6161 twin amp.
Unlike the Les Paul, the SilverJet’s mahogany body is multi-chambered, adding resonance plus reducing the guitar’s weight (a real shoulder-saver, the fine example you see here is just 7.4 lbs). Plus the action is so low and even, at one time I thought the neck had been reset -- but it’s untouched 100% original. This is just one of those guitars that was made well and taken care of since. See all the pics in the photobucket.
With its original twin DeArmond single-coil pickups the guitar sounds killer. And it’s original down to its rosewood fingerboard (with first version pearl block inlays), to pots, tuners, arrow knobs, chromed “G” tailpiece, and original matching silver Gretsch-embossed pickguard. Has a few tiny dings and scratches, a touch of edgewear, that’s about it. Overall it’s in phenomenal eye-popping condition. The sparkle top is especially minty, with none of the yellowing or browning you’ve seen on others.
Plug it into the included 1957 Gretsch Model 6161 amplifier, and you’re instantly transported to vintage tone paradise. The amp is equally all-original, from its 7 x 10 twin Rola speakers to the transformers, tubes, and wrap-around grille. Even has a fully-adjustable built-in tremolo which sounds kick-ass.
Best of all, a slew of swag is included: original silver-sparkle & polka-dot vintage Gretsch strap (very rare, and in its original box), a 1956 Gretsch catalog, an unused set of Gretsch strings in their original clear round box, and the guitar’s original grey hard case. Plus, of course, the 1957 Gretsch 6161 Twin Electromatic amp.
Whether you are a musician, a casual player, or a collector, this set is quite the vintage haul. Yet one you won’t be able to resist playing often.
$9, 200 for all. $150 shipping.
Please see all the additional pics in the photobucket link:https://beta.photobucket.com/u/bahijadances/a/569e37bd-33a6-4f95-9001-024de860b0ba
1956 Gretsch Model 6129 SilverJet guitar.Serial number: 18089Style: single-cutaway chambered solidbody.Condition: excellent and all original, with zero repairs, issues, mods (has a few small dings, a touch of edge wear, and a scratch on the side of the treble horn. Just enlarge the pics to see any detail).Pickups: original dual DeArmond single-coils.Tuners: original Waverly open-back.Hardware: all original gleaming chrome, from tuners, to knobs, to tailpiece.Frets: original, with lots of life left.Pickguard: original silver “Gretsch” embossed.Pots: original, all dated to 1955 and 1956.Approx. dimensions: 40” long, and 13 ½” wide at lower body.Weight: 7 lbs, 5 oz.Includes: original plush-lined grey hard-case, plus the vintage accessories in the pics, and the amp.
The 1957 Gretsch 6161 Electromatic amplifier, included:Serial number: X84377, built by Valco, Chicago Ill.Color/finish: original “snowflake” grey tolex, with ivoroid handle.Style: combo twin, with onboard tremolo.Condition: excellent/fine.Cabinet: lock-jointed hardwood.Speaker: original twin Rola 7 x 11 ovals, codes 285711, both 11th week of 1957.Tweeter: original Rola 4” round, code 285650, 50th week of 1956.Transformer: original E-3020, dated 1-66714, 14th week of 1957.Tubes: 6V6GT, 6V6GT, 12AX7, 6S-Q7, 6S-Q7.Control panel, on back from top to bottom: jewel lamp, power/standby toggle switch, tone control, tremolo control, footswitch in, volume control, 3 inputs.Approx. dimensions: 23” wide x 16” high x 8” deep, weight 24 lbs.Includes: Gretsch 6161/6169 amps promotional one-page flyer.
You may rest assured that all my descriptions are accurate, with no disappointments, no unpleasant surprises. I take pride in offering only the very best. I know you’ll enjoy owning this phenomenal guitar and amp as much as I have.
I also pack well, like a vault. Your guitar and amp will arrive to you safe, sound, and ready to soothe your soul, or rock the house down.
Please see additional pics at this photobucket link:https://beta.photobucket.com/u/bahijadances/a/569e37bd-33a6-4f95-9001-024de860b0ba
In 1955, a creative craftsman at Gretsch had the brilliant idea to combine the sparkle finish of their celebrated drum kits with their new chambered solidbody guitar. The famous Model 6129 SilverJet was born.
A...nd the one you see here is one of the cleanest SilverJets I’ve seen. Plus it’s all original and comes with some cool stuff, especially the 1957 Model 6161 Gretsch 6161 twin amp.
Unlike the Les Paul, the SilverJet’s mahogany body is multi-chambered, adding resonance plus reducing the guitar’s weight (a real shoulder-saver, the fine example you see here is just 7.4 lbs). Plus the action is so low and even, at one time I thought the neck had been reset -- but it’s untouched 100% original. This is just one of those guitars that was made well and taken care of since. See all the pics in the photobucket.
With its original twin DeArmond single-coil pickups the guitar sounds killer. And it’s original down to its rosewood fingerboard (with first version pearl block inlays), to pots, tuners, arrow knobs, chromed “G” tailpiece, and original matching silver Gretsch-embossed pickguard. Has a few tiny dings and scratches, a touch of edgewear, that’s about it. Overall it’s in phenomenal eye-popping condition. The sparkle top is especially minty, with none of the yellowing or browning you’ve seen on others.
Plug it into the included 1957 Gretsch Model 6161 amplifier, and you’re instantly transported to vintage tone paradise. The amp is equally all-original, from its 7 x 10 twin Rola speakers to the transformers, tubes, and wrap-around grille. Even has a fully-adjustable built-in tremolo which sounds kick-ass.
Best of all, a slew of swag is included: original silver-sparkle & polka-dot vintage Gretsch strap (very rare, and in its original box), a 1956 Gretsch catalog, an unused set of Gretsch strings in their original clear round box, and the guitar’s original grey hard case. Plus, of course, the 1957 Gretsch 6161 Twin Electromatic amp.
Whether you are a musician, a casual player, or a collector, this set is quite the vintage haul. Yet one you won’t be able to resist playing often.
$9, 200 for all. $150 shipping.
Please see all the additional pics in the photobucket link:https://beta.photobucket.com/u/bahijadances/a/569e37bd-33a6-4f95-9001-024de860b0ba
1956 Gretsch Model 6129 SilverJet guitar.Serial number: 18089Style: single-cutaway chambered solidbody.Condition: excellent and all original, with zero repairs, issues, mods (has a few small dings, a touch of edge wear, and a scratch on the side of the treble horn. Just enlarge the pics to see any detail).Pickups: original dual DeArmond single-coils.Tuners: original Waverly open-back.Hardware: all original gleaming chrome, from tuners, to knobs, to tailpiece.Frets: original, with lots of life left.Pickguard: original silver “Gretsch” embossed.Pots: original, all dated to 1955 and 1956.Approx. dimensions: 40” long, and 13 ½” wide at lower body.Weight: 7 lbs, 5 oz.Includes: original plush-lined grey hard-case, plus the vintage accessories in the pics, and the amp.
The 1957 Gretsch 6161 Electromatic amplifier, included:Serial number: X84377, built by Valco, Chicago Ill.Color/finish: original “snowflake” grey tolex, with ivoroid handle.Style: combo twin, with onboard tremolo.Condition: excellent/fine.Cabinet: lock-jointed hardwood.Speaker: original twin Rola 7 x 11 ovals, codes 285711, both 11th week of 1957.Tweeter: original Rola 4” round, code 285650, 50th week of 1956.Transformer: original E-3020, dated 1-66714, 14th week of 1957.Tubes: 6V6GT, 6V6GT, 12AX7, 6S-Q7, 6S-Q7.Control panel, on back from top to bottom: jewel lamp, power/standby toggle switch, tone control, tremolo control, footswitch in, volume control, 3 inputs.Approx. dimensions: 23” wide x 16” high x 8” deep, weight 24 lbs.Includes: Gretsch 6161/6169 amps promotional one-page flyer.
You may rest assured that all my descriptions are accurate, with no disappointments, no unpleasant surprises. I take pride in offering only the very best. I know you’ll enjoy owning this phenomenal guitar and amp as much as I have.
I also pack well, like a vault. Your guitar and amp will arrive to you safe, sound, and ready to soothe your soul, or rock the house down.
