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Sterling Valentine vs Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet

Reasons to Get
Sterling Valentine over Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet

Release Year
2019 vs 2018
From a more recent year
Frets Height
Taller vs Shorter
Easier to press down strings and bend them
Type of Frets
Narrow Tall vs Medium Jumbo
You won't feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Neck Profile
James Valentine vs Vintage V
Comfortable neck that works for most people
Pickup Mods
Boost vs None
Increases the output of the pickup
Neck Joint
Bolt-On vs Set
Allows you to detach and swap the neck
Tone Knobs
1 vs 0
More tone control
Pickups
SH vs HH
Very bright bridge tone and a very warm neck pickup
Nut Width
1.65'' (41.9mm) vs 1.688'' (42.9mm)
Favors small hands, easier bar chords and other shapes
Bridge
Fixed vs Bigsby Tremolo
Good sustain and needs no set-up
Scale Length
25.5'' (647.7mm) vs 24.6'' (624.8mm)
Lower action and brighter natural tone
Fretboard Radius
9.5'' (241.3mm) vs 12'' (304.8mm)
More curved fretboard helpful to play chords without muting strings
Value Score
72 vs 63
Better price/quality relationship

Reasons to Get
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet over Sterling Valentine

Weight Relief
Yes vs None
Lighter Body
Country of Manufacturing
Japan vs Indonesia
Built with higher quality standards
Decorative Top
Arched Laminated Maple vs None
Finished with beautiful natural wood patterns
Type of Frets
Medium Jumbo vs Narrow Tall
You'll feel the fretboard when pressing down the strings
Neck Profile
Vintage V vs James Valentine
Great if you like to hang your thumb over the fretboard
Pickups Brand
Gretsch vs None
Pickups from a renown brand
Volume Knobs
3 vs 1
More volume control
Pickups
HH vs SH
High output without hum
Nut Width
1.688'' (42.9mm) vs 1.65'' (41.9mm)
Less likely to mute strings by accident and more space for fingerstyle
Bridge
Bigsby Tremolo vs Fixed
Intense vibrato with a solid arm
Scale Length
24.6'' (624.8mm) vs 25.5'' (647.7mm)
Easier bending, shorter fret separation and warmer natural tone
Fretboard Radius
12'' (304.8mm) vs 9.5'' (241.3mm)
Flatter fretboard makes it easier to play single notes and bend

Other Key Differences
Sterling Valentine vs Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet

Bridge Pickup
Sterling Single Coil vs Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic
Different Bridge Pickup
Neck Pickup
Sterling Humbucker vs Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic
Different Neck Pickup
Body Wood
Ash vs Mahogany
Different Body Wood
Neck Wood
Roasted Maple vs Mahogany
Different Neck Wood
Fretboard Wood
Roasted Maple vs Ebony
Different Fretboard Wood
Headstock
4-2 vs 3-3
Different Headstock
Nut Material
Compensated vs Bone
Different Nut Material

Shared Features
Sterling Valentine vs Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet

Strings
6
Same playing style
Body Type
Solid Body
Feedback free
Switch Positions
3
Same pickups versatility
Number of Frets
22
Same maximum octave
Paint Finish
Poly
Resistant paint that ages well
Pickups Power
Passive
Cleaner sound and no battery needed

Common Strengths

  • High-Quality Nut
  • Expensive Wood

Common Weaknesses

  • Locking Tuners
  • Stays in Tune (Evertune)
  • High-Quality Frets
  • Compound Radius Fretboard
  • Luminescent Sidedots
  • Strap Lock
  • 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • Active/Passive Preamp

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Which One is Better Overall?

After going through our comparison algorithm, the results show that the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet is probably the better product overall with its final score of 73 compared to the Sterling Valentine's 67 score, although not by a lot.

The Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet wins when it comes to sound, playability, build quality. On the other hand, the Sterling Valentine has the upper hand when it comes to value for the money.

If you got small hands, you'll probably feel that the Sterling Valentine is easier to play.

Which One is Better for Beginners?

If you're looking for your first guitar to learn how to play, the Sterling Valentine is the better choice.

The Sterling Valentine meets 6 out of our 8 criteria items for beginner friendliness, while the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet meets only 3. This takes into account the type of frets, scale length, nut width, bridge type, fretboard radius, and neck profile to determine the easiest combination for new players.

New Player Friendliness

Sterling Valentine
  • Comfortable shape
  • Easy-to-use bridge
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Tall frets
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Short scale
  • Locking tuners

New Player Friendliness

Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet
  • Comfortable shape
  • Tall frets
  • Short scale
  • Comfortable fretboard
  • Narrow nut
  • Comfortable neck
  • Locking tuners
  • Easy-to-use bridge

Nevertheless, when it comes to choosing an instrument, you should pick the one more compatible with your personal style. Still, below we'll try you to give you our results as objectively as it's possible to help you decide.

Sterling Valentine Overview

  • From Sterling's 2019 Artist series
  • James Valentine Signature
  • Made in Indonesia
  • 6 strings
  • 25.5"'' scale
  • 9.5" Fretboard Radius
  • Swamp Ash body
  • Roasted Maple neck
  • Roasted Maple fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Sterling Single Coil (Single Coil/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 1 volume and 1 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Hardtail with Vintage Bent Saddle bridge
  • James Valentine Bolt-On neck
  • 22 Narrow Tall frets
  • Open Gear tuners
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Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet Overview

  • From Gretsch's 2018 Professional Collection series
  • Made in Japan
  • 6 strings
  • 24.6"'' scale
  • 12" Fretboard Radius
  • Arched Laminated Maple top
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Ebony fretboard
  • Bridge pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • Neck pickup: Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker/Passive)
  • 3 volume and 0 tone Dome knobs
  • 3-way Switch
  • Bigsby B3CB bridge
  • Vintage V Set neck
  • 22 Medium Jumbo frets
  • Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast tuners
  • Weight between 7.4lbs (3.4kgs) and 7.8lbs (3.5kgs)
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Sound Quality Comparison

The wood used in an electric guitar or bass is not as important to determine the final tone. However, some people prefer specific wood types, so we'll take a look at those first. Then, we'll take a look at the electronics to determine the versatility and sound quality of each instrument.

Woods Used in the Sterling Valentine

Roasted Maple wood pattern used for guitar building
Roasted Maple
Ash wood pattern used for guitar building
Ash

Roasted Maple is just maple without a finish. It's technically cheaper than regular maple, but it doesn't have any extra disadvantages because of this. The color is darker, and it's lighter weight and very stable even when there's a lot of humidity.

Ash is a type of wood that Fender used almost exclusively in the 50s, and it's still used by many brands. It's a dense wood with a light color that works well for a transparent, natural finish because of its beautiful patterns. In terms of sound, it's known for emphasizing the mid and high frequencies, but with strong low end. Find out more about Ash.

Woods Used in the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet

Mahogany wood pattern used for guitar building
Mahogany
Ebony wood pattern used for guitar building
Ebony

Mahogany is a fairly rare wood nowadays. It's used mostly for bodies due to its relatively lightweight. Gibson popularized it with their Les Paul guitars during their golden years, so this wood has a lot of good reputation behind it. The most expensive type comes from South America and it's still used by Gibson even today. Find out more about Mahogany.

Ebony is a high-end wood, so it is not cheap. It's only used for fretboards because it's also very heavy. It does an excellent job as a durable material while looking elegant. Find out more about Ebony.

Winner: Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet.

Pickup Configuration

The Sterling Valentine has an SH configuration while the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet has HH pickups.

SH is a more versatile version of the classic telecaster (SS) configuration. The bridge pickup usually produces a bright and twangy tone, while the neck Humbucker gives you the warmer tone you'll need for more Jazzy/Bluish solos and chords.

On the other hand, Double Humbucker (HH) is the choice for people who want a fuller, more round sound with tons of mids and lows. Humbuckers also get rid of the hum noise that plague single-coil pickups. They can work out for almost any genre going from Djent to even Jazz.

Pickups Quality

The Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet pickups from a more specialized brand than the Sterling Valentine. Its pickups should give you a fuller, richer sound, although it all depends on what type of music you're going to play. We recommend these pickups for Hard Rock and similar genres.

Both use Passive pickups. This is what's used for most music genres. They have a regular output and will serve you for both high-gain and clean tones. The alternative (Active pickups) offer a higher output that is mostly used for heavy music.

Winner: Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet.

Versatility Comparison

Some instruments offer you more ways to explore your creativity than others. Below you'll find how both compare when it comes to versatility.

Switch Options

Both are equal when it comes to the pickup switching option.

Only the Sterling Valentine comes with some kind of pickup modification: Boost.

A Boost will give your pickups more output, similar to an active pickup. It's great if you like to use a lot of output for heavy genres, but also like to use a cleaner tone often.

Sterling Valentine pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Sterling Valentine's switch options
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet pickups switch and push knobs diagram
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's switch options

When evaluating versatility, we also take into consideration bridge and neck joint type, number of frets, switch options, amount of pickups and more.

Winner: Sterling Valentine.

Final Sound Quality Scores

Sterling Valentine
Pickups 60
Sustain 80
Versatility 64
Tuning Stability 70
Sound 69
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet
Pickups 90
Sustain 70
Versatility 56
Tuning Stability 65
Sound 70

Build Quality Comparison

When it comes to build quality, we like to take into account everything used to build the instrument. This includes materials, hardware and the quality control expected depending on the country where it was built. Let's see how the Sterling Valentine compares to the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet.

Country of Origin

The manufacturing country can tell a lot about the build quality of an instrument. The Sterling Valentine is built in Indonesia while the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet is made in Japan.

Indonesia is becoming the most popular country for guitar building because they can make good instruments for a low price. Some people think that they're 'the new China' when it comes to build quality. But the truth is that Indonesian guitars are more consistent, although Chinese quality has improved a lot in the last few years.

Japan has a long history of high-quality guitar building. Little has changed in terms of their manufacturing and quality control over the years. Many guitars made in this country can be compared—and even beat—others made in the US.

Winner: Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet

Nut Material

If you want your guitar to stay in tune and sound good, you need a well cut nut. Nut quality can be inconsistent even when comparing two copies of the same model. The best way to make sure you're nut will be well done is by getting a nut made by an expert company like TUSQ or Micarta.

The Sterling Valentine has a Compensated nut. Each hole where the string sits at the nut is cut at a different distance from the bridge, which compensates for the different amount of tension that each string is subject to. This fixes most intonation issues across the fretboard, so it gives great tuning stability.

On the other hand, the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet comes with a Bone nut. It's a type of nut found in high-quality instruments. They sound similar to Ivory since they give a lot of sustain and a bright sound (at least when striking open strings). The only problem they can run into is that you may get a bone piece that simply doesn't sound as well as others because that's just how natural materials are.

Winner: Tie.

Fret Material

Most fret wire is made of nickel silver. This material eventually wears down after a lot of use and most instruments end up needing a complete fret replacement. However, some expensive models come with stainless steel frets. This is what you should aim for if you can afford it.

Unfortunately, none of them come with stainless steel frets.

Winner: Tie.

Bridge

The perfect bridge for you will depend on your playstyle because they all have advantages and disadvantages. However, some bridges are more expensive—like Floyd Roses and Evertunes—and thus add more value to a guitar.

The Sterling Valentine's brige is a Fixed. It's a simple bridge that is very beginner-friendly since it doesn't require any set-up. You can swap strings easily. It might also give more sustain since it doesn't have complex moving parts that make the strings lose vibration. However, it doesn't have the same versatility as a tremolo bridge.

On the other hand, the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's is a Bigsby Tremolo. Bigsby tremolos are built differently than regular tremolos. They have a stiffer arm, which is something a lot of people like because the arm won't wiggle around a lot. On the other hand, this type of tremolo is more complicated to restring and it might not be as newbie-friendly as other simpler tremolos.

Since we need to be objective, the most expensive type of bridge will be the winner of this section. In the end, this doesn't matter if you're not going to use the bridge for its original purpose, so choose the bridge that fits your playing style better.

Winner: Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet.

Tuners

Both come with regular tuners. The Sterling Valentine's are Open Gear while the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's are Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast

Winner: Tie.

Neck Joint

Contrary to popular belief, the difference in sustain and tone that some neck joints give to a guitar is simply unperceivable—if they're all well built. However, some of them do have advantages over the others.

The Sterling Valentine has a Bolt-On neck joint. This neck is joined to the body by 4 bolts that you can simply unscrew. This allows you to replace the neck or take it off for travel. It's the most common and cheapest way to build a guitar.

On the other hand, the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet comes with Set neck joint. This neck is tightly glued to the body. They give you the least versatility because you can't swap them for a neck that fits your hand better if you want to, unlike bolt-on necks. Some people think this gives more resonance and sustain, but there's no real difference if the bolt-on joint is well built.

Winner: Sterling Valentine.

Here is the list of features that were considered when choosing the winner in the Features subcategory:

Strengths & Weaknesses
Sterling Valentine
  • Expensive Wood
  • Compensated Nut
  • Boost Pickups
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • Made in Indonesia
  • No Top Brand Pickups
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Weight Relief
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Tremolo
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock
Strengths & Weaknesses
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet
  • Made in Japan
  • Expensive Wood
  • Bone Nut
  • Top Brand Pickups
  • Weight Relief
  • Tremolo
  • Cheap Fret Wire (NS)
  • No Locking Tuners
  • No Neck-Through Build
  • No Push Knob or Extra Switch Option
  • No Luminescent Inlay
  • No Compound Radius Fretboard
  • No 21:1 Tuner Ratio
  • No Strap Lock

Final Build Quality Scores

Sterling Valentine
Quality of materials 51
Features 55
Quality Control 70
Build Quality 59
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet
Quality of materials 70
Features 60
Quality Control 95
Build Quality 75

Playability Comparison

Let's now compare their playability. Bear in mind that the instrument will feel different depending on your hand size and play style. That's why you should always test before buying. But if you can't or want a second opinion on it, we can still take a look at each of the important measurements of the instrument for you. This way, we can predict how easy a guitar might be to play, or how different it will feel compared to the other.

Remember that, even though the difference might seem small, every inch counts when it comes to feeling of the instrument in your hands. Any variation can completely change how comfortable a guitar feels in your hands.

Nut Width

Sterling Valentine Nut Width
Sterling Valentine Nut Width
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet Nut Width
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet Nut Width

The nut width will affect the separation between strings at the nut. In this comparison, the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet has the wider nut with 42.9mm (1.688'') vs 41.9mm (1.65''). This is a 1mm (0.038'') difference

This means that it will be more difficult to do bar chords on the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet, especially closer to the nut. However, it's also easier to play without muting strings accidently. This favors people with big hands.

Scale Length

Sterling Valentine's Scale Length
Sterling Valentine's Scale Length
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's Scale Length
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's Scale Length

The scale length is one of the things that influences playability the most. This is the distance between the nut and the bridge and will affect everything from low action allowance, difficulty to perform bends, fret separation, and even tone.

The Sterling Valentine has the longest scale: 25.5". The Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet is only 24.6" long. This is a 0.9'' (22.9mm) scale length difference.

This longer scale means that the strings need more tension to get in tune. This is good if you want to avoid fret buzz, which can happen when the strings are too loose and touch the frets while vibrating. This is especially important when playing in lower tunings. This will also let you reduce the gap between fretboard and strings (low action) to make them easier to press down. However, this higher tension will also make it harder to perform bends and vibratos as the strings will feel stiffer.

This also means that the frets have a longer separation between each other, so this will make it harder for people with smaller hands when playing some chord positions.

Another characteristic of a longer scale is that it makes the guitar sound 'snappier' or brighter. This is due to the extra separation between harmonics and overtones produced by the tension. This influences tone more than any other factor (except the pickups).

Lastly, remember that you can also affect the tension of the strings by changing your string gauge. You can use a thicker gauge for more tension and a lighter one for less tension.

Neck Profile

Sterling Valentine Neck Profile
Sterling Valentine's neck profile
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet Neck Profile
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's neck profile

No single neck shape is better than others. However, most people tend to prefer a thinner necks because it doesn't get in their way when playing fast and most hand sizes can adapt to it pretty well. However, some people still prefer thicker necks for a better grip, especially if they have big hands.

In this case, both have different neck shapes:

The Sterling Valentine has a C type of neck. This is what you'll find in most modern guitars. Most people feel like the thickness of a C neck is simply the less intrusive one for playing fast, while at the same time allowing you to grab the neck easily for resting if you want to.

The Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet, on the other hand, has a V neck. This neck shape was more common during Fender's early years. Some people like it because they use their thumb over the edge of the fretboard to press the lower strings. It's rather thicker than most modern necks, so it's not usually used for playing fast solos.

Fretboard Radius

Sterling Valentine Fingerboard Radius
Sterling Valentine's Fingerboard radius
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet Fingerboard Radius
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's Fingerboard radius

Most guitar fretboards are not flat; they usually have a curve or arc across their width. A curved fretboard will make it easier to perform chords without muting strings, while a flatter one will make it easier to play single notes, which is good for bending and soloing in general. The best fretboards have a compound radius that varies across the fingerboard, but they're not common since they take a lot more work to build.

In this case, the Sterling Valentine's fingerboard radius is smaller, which means it's more curved than the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's. This extra arc will make playing chords easier in this model. You won't be as likely to mute the strings, especially if you have big hands. However, playing single notes and bending will be easier on the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet.

Hand Size Comfortability

Everyone has a different hand size, and that's why it's recommended to try a guitar before buying, even if others tell you that it's comfortable to play. However, we can know whether a guitar favors small or large hands just by knowing its exact measurements.

And after taking into account the scale length, nut width, neck profile and fretboard radius, we can conclude that the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet favors large hands more than the Sterling Valentine.

Sterling Valentine:
Big Hands
Small Hands
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet:
Big Hands
Small Hands

Fret Size

Sterling Valentine Frets Size
Sterling Valentine's Frets Size
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet Frets Size
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's Frets Size

The Sterling Valentine has Narrow Tall frets, which should be taller than the Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet's Medium Jumbo frets.

Some people prefer taller frets because they result in more sustain since the strings get pressed cleanly without interference from the fretboard. However, if they're too tall—like Jumbo frets—, you might change the pitch of the strings accidentally if you press too hard because you won't be touching the fretboard with your fingers. This is also why some guitarists with a heavy grip prefer smaller frets. They like to feel the fingerboard to avoid pressing down too hard and getting out of pitch.

Final Playability Scores

Sterling Valentine
Bending & Vibrato Ease 75
Chord Playability 70
Solo Playability 70
Playability 72
Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet
Bending & Vibrato Ease 85
Chord Playability 80
Solo Playability 60
Playability 75

Specs Side-by-Side

Sterling Valentine vs Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet
General Sterling Valentine Gretsch G6128T-59 Vintage Select ’59 Duo Jet
Brand: Sterling Gretsch
Year: 2019 2018
Configuration: SH HH
Strings: 6 6
Made in: Indonesia Japan
Series: Artist Professional Collection
Colors: White, Sunburst Black
Left-Handed Version: No No
Body
Type: Solid Body Solid Body
Body Material: Swamp Ash Mahogany
Bridge: Hardtail with Vintage Bent Saddle Bigsby B3CB
Neck
Neck Joint: Bolt-On Set
Tuners: Open Gear Grover Sta-Tite Die-Cast
Fretboard: Roasted Maple Ebony
Neck Material: Roasted Maple Mahogany
Decoration: Black Dot Markers Pearloid Neo-Classic Thumbnail
Scale Size: 25.5" 24.6"
Shape: James Valentine Vintage V
Frets: 22 Narrow Tall Nickel Silver 22 Medium Jumbo Nickel Silver
Fretboard Radius: 9.5" 12"
Nut: Compensated Bone
Nut Width: 41.9mm (1.65'') 42.9mm (1.688'')
Electronics
Bridge Pickup: Sterling Single Coil (Single Coil / Passive) Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker / Passive)
Middle Pickup:
Neck Pickup: Sterling Humbucker (Humbucker / Passive) Gretsch TV Jones Filter'Tron Classic (Humbucker / Passive)
Switch: 3 Way 3 Way
Knobs: Dome Dome
Pickup Mods: Boost None
Volume Controls: 1 3
Tone Controls: 1 0