The Duesenberg Paloma Baritone in Black Sparkle is a bold and commanding instrument built to take players into sonic territory that most guitars only dream of reaching. With its extended 26.5 inch scale length and finely tuned electronics, this baritone is made to thunder, to cut, and to inspire music that feels bigger than life. The Black Sparkle finish shimmers under the light, giving the guitar a presence that is both glamorous and menacing. It is a stage-ready statement piece, but beneath the show-stopping looks lies a serious tool for players who want tone, versatility, and attitude.

Crafted with a solid alder body and a set maple neck, the Paloma Baritone has a foundation that delivers resonance and sustain without sacrificing clarity. The neck is shaped into a comfortable medium D profile that feels substantial yet accessible, with a rosewood fingerboard shaped to a 12 inch radius for smooth playability. Twenty-two jumbo frets and pearloid diamond inlays give the neck a sleek feel and a touch of class, while the steel dual-action truss rod ensures perfect adjustability no matter the tension of baritone strings.

The electronics are where this guitar truly becomes wicked. Outfitted with a Duesenberg Alnico Blade single coil in the neck, a Pearlito single coil in the middle, and a GrandVintage humbucker in the bridge, the Paloma Baritone offers a massive tonal range. From glassy cleans to growling low end to biting, articulate leads, the guitar can shift gears with the turn of its four-way rotary switch. With just one volume and one tone control, the layout remains simple, letting the pickups speak with authority while still allowing endless shaping of the sound.

Duesenberg’s hardware ensures that every note is delivered with precision. Z-Tuners provide rock-solid tuning stability, while the steel saddle bridge pairs with the short version of the Diamond Deluxe Tremola vibrato system to give expressive control without sacrificing intonation. Nickel hardware adds a refined edge to the bold sparkle finish, and cream binding frames the body with elegance. Weighing in at 8 pounds 15 ounces, the Paloma Baritone feels substantial in hand without ever becoming cumbersome, perfectly balanced for both stage performance and long recording sessions.

Every detail has been considered, from the straplock-compatible pins to the included soft case and tools that keep the guitar ready for any scenario. Strung for lower tunings, it invites players into new musical landscapes, perfect for cinematic textures, heavy riffs, and everything in between.

The Duesenberg Paloma Baritone Black Sparkle is not a guitar for the faint of heart. It is for players who want to push boundaries, who want to hear the room shake when they strike a chord, and who want an instrument that looks as powerful as it sounds. Sleek, versatile, and built with impeccable craftsmanship, it is a baritone that commands attention the moment it is plugged in.

Other features include:

• Neck Type: Set Neck, Maple
• Shape: Medium D
• Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, radius 305 mm / 12"
• Inlays: Pearloid diamonds
• Frets: 22 Jumbo 2.8 x 1.0 mm
• Scale length: 26.5"
• Trussrod: Steel dual-action
• Headstock: Black
• Body Type: Solidbody, Alder
• Binding: Cream
• Pickguard: Black
• Finish: PUR lacquer
• Hardware Tuners: Duesenberg Z-Tuners
• Bridge: Duesenberg Steel Saddle Bridge
• Vibrato System: Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe Tremola, short version
• Strap pins: Duesenberg Standard (Straplock compatible)
• Hardware color: Nickel
• Electrics Pickup (neck): Duesenberg Alnico Blade Singlecoil
• Pickup (middle): Duesenberg Pearlito Singlecoil
• Pickup (bridge): Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker
• Wiring: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 4-Way Rotary Switch
• Accessories Case: Soft Case
• Tools: All required allen keys included
• Item Code DPA-D6-BKS
• 8 lbs 15 oz
• #251093

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