FENDER - Player Duo Sonic Maple Fingerboard Desert Sand - 0144012589

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. A surprisingly hip guitar with upgraded contemporary features this instrument features slick style and a unique sound thats perfectly at home in modern 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. Master volume and tone controls along with a three-way pickup switch shape the pickups voice to match the music. The 24 scale adds a bit of warmth and thickness to the guitars inherent tone while granting a slinkier playing feel making it easier to perform multi-step bends. 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 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.The downsized body is comfortable for smaller players or those who enjoy energetic stage performances. A gloss polyester finish protects the body while the neck bears a satin polyurethane finish for fast easy playability. 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. The unsung hero of the alternative underground the Duo-Sonic is perfect for players who desire a unique sound and visual style..
Product code: 0144012589