Duesenberg Fairytale Lap Steel - Gold Burst

Step into a world of sonic storytelling with the Duesenberg Fairytale Lap Steel in a dazzling Gold Burst finish. This isn't just another slide guitar; it’s a masterclass in modern innovation that has captivated players across the globe, including heavy hitters like John Mayer, who famously noted that he was hooked the minute he picked one up. Built from a resonant solid Korina body, the Fairytale provides a rich, warm, and articulate tonal foundation that makes every note bloom. Whether you are chasing smooth, glass-like ambient textures or cutting, overdriven leads, the versatile pickup pairing—featuring a hum-cancelling SingleTwin Domino P90 in the neck and a punchy GrandVintage Humbucker in the bridge—gives you all the tone control you need to carve out your own signature sound.

What truly sets the Fairytale apart is its groundbreaking hardware engineering. The integrated Multibender bridge system allows you to execute smooth, pedal-steel style bends and chord modulation directly with the heel of your hand. Paired with the Easy-Shift Capo that glides smoothly along a recessed rail in the anodized aluminum fretboard, key changes on a lap steel become effortless. Complete with an ultra-responsive 70° short-throw speed-pot for effortless volume and tone swells, this instrument removes traditional playability hurdles so you can focus entirely on your music.

Why Buy A Guitar From Palen Music Center?

Palen Music Center has a wide range of unique guitars to enhance the sound of your music! We have been trusted by musicians across the country since 1963 and are constantly working to provide the best value for our customers. With the addition of our new PLEK machine and our longtime veteran luthiers, we are pleased to provide top-quality guitar repair.

The instrument pictured is the exact instrument you’ll receive. All fretted instruments receive a free complimentary professional setup.

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  Highlights

Revolutionary Multibender bridge system allows for expressive, real-time string bending and pedal-steel chord shifts using the heel of your hand.

Integrated track-guided Easy-Shift Capo lets you change keys on the fly without detuning or losing slide position.

Dual-pickup configuration pairs a warm, hum-cancelling SingleTwin Domino P90 with a dynamic, cutting GrandVintage Humbucker.

Crafted from resonant solid Korina wood, providing rich acoustic sustain and punchy clarity.

Equipped with a custom short-throw speed-pot designed for seamless, fingertip tone swells.

  Specifications

Body Wood: Korina

Top Wood: Maple Headstock Veneer

Neck Wood: Integrated Korina

Left/Right Handed: Right-Handed

Fretboard Wood: Black anodized aluminum

Scale Length: 25.5"

Fretboard Radius: Flat

Fretboard Inlay/Material: Diamond Markers

Finish: High-Gloss PUR Lacquer (Gold Burst)

Hardware: Nickel

Tuners: Duesenberg Z-Tuners with "Art Diego" buttons

Neck Pickup: Duesenberg SingleTwin Domino (P90)

Bridge Pickup: Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker

Electronics: 1 Volume, 1 Tone (70° Speed-Pot), 3-Way Pickup Selector

Bridge: Duesenberg Multibender

Manufacturer Part Number: DLS-FT-GB