Gretsch guitars: G6114 New Jet

Gretsch G6114 New Jet
<p>Updating a classic is never easy, and the 6114 New Jet proved it. </p> <p>On paper, they looked great &mdash; take the classic Jet formula, add some hot TV Jones pickups, flamed maple tops and the kind of features that would lure Les Paul players away from their Gibsons, and watch it take off. The reality was a bit different, as the New Jet lurched through a couple of years of indifferent response before being quickly killed as Fender took control. </p> <p>The New Jet differed from the standard Duo Jet in many ways. Aside from the TV Jones-designed pickups, the New Jet had a slightly thicker body with a &quot;comfort-fit back&quot;, jumbo frets and a stud-mounted Tune-O-Matic bridge. Some of its features later found their way to other Jet models. </p> <p>On their introduction in 2001, Gretsch touted the 6114A (natural amber finish) and the 6614R (transparent red finish) as &quot;great sounding, beautiful guitars. They are simple yet sophisticated. They are sure to win the hearts of modern guitar lovers and soon to join the ranks of true Gretsch classic.&quot; </p> <p>They didn't, and were dropped from the line as soon as Fender took the reins in 2003. </p>

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  1. gretschman36 wrote:
    Too bad these were dropped from the line. I always wondered why there weren't any natural finishes on a Jet. IMO, the naturals look very cool. I'd buy one!

    — Apr 2, 2007 10:12 p.m.

  2. gretschman36 wrote:
    And look at that... A week later I found one after looking for years! Like I said: I'd buy one - and I did! AND it's the amber model!!!

    — Apr 20, 2007 12:29 a.m.

  3. leeeggy wrote:
    i love my black 6114, its fantastic, plays well, sounds special and its the only one i know of!!!!!!!!!!! uk

    — May 22, 2007 2 p.m.

  4. cyclopssam wrote:
    yeah,too bad neither "the kids" nor "the old foggys" never took to the G6114's besides the very nice natural finsh they made beautiful quilt top ones too......for shame! the only real knock against them i've ever heard was their weight...the few,the lucky enough to have one....

    — Jun 22, 2007 10:10 a.m.

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Basic New Jet specs:

Top Material
Maple
Side and Back Material
Mahogany
Scale
24&frac12;"

2001:

New Jet introduced.

Body Width
13&frac12;"
Body Depth
1 7/8"
Body Style
Single Cutaway Solidbody
Top Colors
  • Natural
Side and Back Colors
  • Mahogany
Optional Colors
  • Transparent Red
Fretboard Wood
Ebonized Rosewood
Fretboard Markers
Humped Block
Nut
Bone
Tuners
Unknown
Neck Pickup
TV Jones "Dual FilterTron"
Bridge Pickup
TV Jones "Dual FilterTron"
Controls
  • Master Volume
  • Neck pickup volume
  • Bridge pickup volume
  • Master Tone (knob)
  • Pickup selector switch
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece
G-Cutout
Pickguard
Silver with "Gretsch"

2003:

6114 discontinued.

Body Width
13&frac12;"
Body Depth
1 7/8"
Body Style
Single Cutaway Solidbody
Top Colors
  • Natural
Side and Back Colors
  • Mahogany
Optional Colors
  • Transparent Red
Fretboard Wood
Ebonized Rosewood
Fretboard Markers
Humped Block
Nut
Bone
Tuners
Unknown
Neck Pickup
TV Jones "Dual FilterTron"
Bridge Pickup
TV Jones "Dual FilterTron"
Controls
  • Master Volume
  • Neck pickup volume
  • Bridge pickup volume
  • Master Tone (knob)
  • Pickup selector switch
Bridge
Tune-O-Matic
Tailpiece
G-Cutout