The Fender Duo-Sonic HS from the company's Offset Series takes a classic "student model" platform from the mid-1950s and puts it into the hands of today's players, both beginners and seasoned vets. With a smaller body and shorter scale length than a Stratocaster or Telecaster, the Duo-Sonic HS is extremely comfortable to hold and play whether you're sitting or standing. The scale length isn't just for feel -- it shifts the sound with different harmonics and offers up a totally different tone than standard size guitars. The neck has a contemporary C-shape profile with a satin finish, offering up an amazing feel right out of the box. This HS model features one Duo-Sonic pickup in the neck position and a humbucker with coil splitting in the bridge position, giving you a huge range of classic Fender sounds. If you're a beginner looking for your first serious instrument, or a working pro who needs a different color in the old palette, the Fender Duo-Sonic HS could be just what the doctor ordered.