Not long after, Gretsch – also a big name of the time in drums and basses – joined the solidbody fray and launched its not dissimilarly shaped 6128 Duo Jet in 1953.

In Junk in the Trunk 12, Richard Johnston appraises a 1955 Gretsch duo-jet electric guitar & case.

George Harrison gave away the Gretsch Duo Jet guitar that he says was his first real guitar. It was returned to him before his passing a decade ago. But, wait, $20,000 won't buy you THAT guitar.