A Hot-Rodded Short-Scale Classic Up for sale is a Fender Duo-Sonic HS in the iconic Daphne Blue finish. This guitar has been extensively upgraded with a focus on a high-fidelity, minimalist signal path, making it a perfect studio or stage workhorse. I adhere to a "buy once, cry once" philosophy—this guitar has been optimized with top-shelf components and is ready to perform right out of the box.
D'Addario NYXL 10/46
The "Eric's Gear" Upgrades
The factory electronics, wire, and jack have been completely replaced with premium, high-spec custom components to improve the taper, reliability, and overall signal clarity:
- Volume Pot: 1 CTS WDMusic 500K solid shaft pot
- Tone/Switch Pot: 1 Bourns 500K push/pull pot (with brass sleeve)
- Capacitor: Vitamin-Q .022 oil capacitor
- Output Jack: Heavy-duty Switchcraft jack
- Wiring: Gavitt vintage-style cloth pushback wire throughout
- Bonus: The original factory electronics are included in the box.
Massive Tonal Versatility (Series/Parallel)
The HS setup combined with the Bourns push/pull pot is wired for series/parallel, giving you 5 distinct positions/tonal options overall. It easily covers everything from glassy, chimey single-coil cleans to thick, harmonically rich humbucker lead tones with zero clutter in the signal path.
Condition, Weight & Extras
- Weight & Feel: A very comfortable 7 lbs., exactly as set up with the strap and locks. The 24" short-scale length makes it an absolute joy to play during long tracking sessions.
- Neck Pocket Note: Please note there are minor finish cracks on both sides of the neck pocket. These are purely cosmetic (incredibly common with this bolt-on design) and do not affect the structural integrity or playability. Clear iPhone photos of these areas are included for full transparency.
- Included Extras: Ships with a brand-new Boss Gig Bag (pictured) and a perfectly suited Levy's Leathers MC8U-006 2" cotton guitar strap with decorative print and suede ends. Tri-glide adjustable to 65"black locks.
Shipping & Shop Info
I run Eric's Gear on Reverb, specializing in careful gear restoration and "hot-rodding" (be sure to follow the shop for an upcoming brand evolution!).
Note on Photos & Shipping: The guitar is already professionally and securely packed, ready to ship out immediately. The photos provided are candid iPhone shots taken right on the bench before boxing. It will be shipped with top-tier materials to ensure it arrives exactly as described.
This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | a month ago |
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| Condition | Very Good (Used) Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more |
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