Gretsch Masterbuilt G6128CS 1959 Duo Jet by Gonzalo Madrigal – Heavy Relic

Sonic Evaluation

This amazing '59 Duo Jet built by Gonzalo Madrigal has a spectacular tone worthy of the bold, stylish heavily-relic'd Chartreuse Sparkle finish. It's one of those guitars that makes just cranking through some simple chords feel as good as James Brown felt when he was recording "I Feel Good," which is pretty good! Overall, it has a woody, twangy, articulate attack that gives way to a lush natural reverberance laden with rich overtones. It soudns open and three-dimensional, with fat laws, snarly mids, and highs that can twang or chime. It's also quite touch-sensitive, which makes for a wonderfully expressive playing experience. Rhythm playing is a joy on this guitar, and lead lines have lovely vocal quality that I find very inspiring. All in all, if you're seeking a rich-sounding Gretsch with just the right amount of rudeness, this Gretsch will delight you as much as it delighted me!

Masterbuilt Mojo

When a master craftsman builds an instrument by hand all by themselves from start to finish, it imbues the instrument with a special brand of magical mojo that is easy to see, hear, and feel but hard to quantify. They reflect the individual personality of the builder so much that they attain distinctly human quality that makes them feel like an old friend from the moment you pick them up. It’s almost as if they have souls of their own, and nowhere is this soulfulness more evident than in our collection of Gretsch Masterbuilt instruments.

Each of the instruments you see on this page is the product of decades of hard work and an endless supply of passion. The people who currently hold the title of Masterbuilder under the Fender/Gretsch umbrella have all spent years learning the ropes from the masters that came before them until they climbed the ranks and reached the upper echelon of elite guitar builders. They are some of the most adept craftspeople in the industry, and their skilled hands imbue the instruments they build with the sort of dynamic response and expressiveness that you normally only find in vintage instruments.

This guitar has been built to the exacting standards of some of the most meticulous craftspeople in the world, and it has a heart and soul that reflects the personality of the builder, Gonzalo Madrigal. We’re proud to present this Masterbuilt Gretsch, and we know its timeless tone and superior playability will provide you with years and years of musical joy.