
The once surprisingly beautiful sounding pickups on this guitar have become anemic and noisy. As well as experiencing the aforementioned issue, the rest of the electronics on mine are failing a year in. Any potential buyer should read up on the well known toggle switch problems this model is prone to. It's unfortunate that only a year later their are so many electronics issues with it. Guitar came in setup well, beautiful desert sand and sounding great. the unsung hero of the alternative underground, the duo-sonic is perfect for players who desire a unique sound and visual style.Ī lot of potential here. aesthetic appointments, including the knurled flat- top control knobs, cast/sealed tuning machines and a three-ply mint green pickguard, add a touch of classic fender style to this updated design. a gloss polyester finish protects the body while the neck bears a satin polyurethane finish for fast, easy playability. the downsized body is comfortable for smaller players or those who enjoy energetic stage performances. the six-saddle string- through-body hardtail strat bridge increases sustain while the bent steel saddles add some zing to your tone, enhancing the upper harmonics to cut through a dense mix.

topped by a 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, the "c"-shaped maple neck is comfortable for all playing styles and ideal for players with smaller hands, or those who use extended chord forms.


the 24" scale adds a bit of warmth and thickness to the guitar's inherent tone, while granting a slinkier playing feel, making it easier to perform multi-step bends. master volume and tone controls, along with a three-way pickup switch, shape the pickups' voice to match the music. almost infinitely flexible, the pair of duo-sonic single-coil pickups in the bridge and neck positions lends a unique character to for everything from bright, jangly arpeggios to heavy chords. a surprisingly hip guitar with upgraded contemporary features, this instrument features slick style and a unique sound that's perfectly at home in modern music. Since its debut in 1956, the duo-sonic has found its way into the hands of genre-defining artists, becoming an underground sensation that helped create alternative music in the dingy clubs of new york city.
