Product Description

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 that’s 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 guitar’s 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 flattop 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.

Body Body shape:Double cutaway Body type:Solid body Top wood:Not applicable Body wood:1-pieceAlder Body finish:GlossPolyester Orientation:Right handed Neck Neck shape:C modern Neck wood:Maple Joint:Bolt-on Scale length:24 in. Truss rod:Yes Neck finish:Satin polyurethane Fretboard Material:Maple Radius:9.5 in. Fret size:Medium jumbo Number of frets:22 Inlays:Dot Nut width:1.65 in. (42 mm) Pickups Configuration:SS Neck:Duo-Sonic Single-coil Middle:Not applicable Bridge:Duo-Sonic Single-coil Brand:Fender Active or passive pickups:Passive Series or parallel:Series Piezo:No Active EQ:No Special electronics:Not applicable Controls Control layout:Master volume, tone Pickup switch:3-way Coil tap or split:No Kill switch:No Hardware Bridge type:Fixed Bridge design:6-saddle string through body Strat hardtail with bent steel saddles Tailpiece:Not applicable Tuning machines:Fender standard cast/sealed Color:Nickel/chrome Other Number of strings:6-string Special features:Not applicable Case:Sold separately Accessories:None

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I bought this guitar for it's 24" scale to use on a few songs with some chordings my little hands struggle with. I now use it as my everyday practice/ stage guitar. I love simplicity and this has it. Hardtail with bent saddles, 1 piece body, 2 pickups ( I never use middle pickup). I had a bit of low E fret buzz and the intonation was a bit off, I fixed both in 30 minutes. The duo sonic pickup/ short scale make for a unique sound, a very thick sound for single coil. The quality is excellent particularly for price.
Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar with Maple Fingerboard Capri Orange
.Had my doubts from the promo videos, but the duo-sonic is AOK. The single coil pickups are high output, so it gets dirty nicely. Pairs well with my Orange solid state amp. Has its own sound, distinct from strat or tele. Won't break your back. The orange-maple neck combo looks like a creamsicle. Fun to play.
Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar with Maple Fingerboard Capri Orange
.This guitar again proves that today's Fender products are getting better with age but provide more bang for the buck than most.
Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar with Maple Fingerboard Capri Orange
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