Description
Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this Duesenberg Starplayer TV Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar with a Black Sparkle Finish! Arguably Duesenberg’s most iconic model, the Starplayer TV is the embodiment of everything that sets the company apart from the pack. From the slim spruce-topped-maple semi-hollowbody construction to the proprietary Diamond Deluxe tremolo unit and Z-Tuners, the Starplayer TV reimagines the golden age of electric guitar building through the lens of the modern performing musician. Plug into the Starplayer TV’s Domino P-90 neck pickup and bridge-position GrandVintage humbucker to traverse the entire tonal spectrum of semi-hollowbody tones, from creamy single-coil cleans to biting overdrive bark. You also get a Medium “D” profile maple neck fit with a compound 12–14-inch radius and 22 jumbo frets to facilitate all manner of fingerboard finesse. It may be inspired by the past, but the Duesenberg Starplayer TV is a decidedly 21st-century 6-string that truly defines the concept of a modern classic.
The Duesenberg Starplayer TV’s immensely versatile H/S pickup pairing delivers sonic flexibility nearly unmatched in the semi-hollow realm. First up, the Starplayer TV comes equipped with a modern spin on an all-time-classic pickup. The Domino P-90 single-coil boasts a supremely clear, warm, and creamy tonality that tackles everything from raspy blues to ultra-clean jazz without breaking a sweat. To complement the single-coil neck pickup, the Starplayer TV’s bridge position harbors a GrandVintage pickup voiced to capture the dynamic and responsive sound of an old-school humbucker. The Starplayer TV’s pickups sport a remarkably unique final touch in the form of a built-in filter in the middle position that cuts out lower frequencies, resulting in a brighter and funkier feel.
Mixing the best of vintage-style semi-hollow construction and modern performance-minded enhancements, the Starplayer TV’s body — comprising a spruce top and maple back and sides — slightly slims down the big-bodied semi-hollows of yore for a more comfortable feel and lighter weight. A solid center block runs through the middle of the Starplayer TV’s body, dramatically reducing feedback and enhancing natural sustain. The body is paired with an equally luxurious 1-piece maple set-neck carved into a Medium “D” profile. The neck is not quite the chunky “D” you’d find on a vintage semi-hollow, but just large enough to fill out your grip when navigating the rosewood fingerboard’s 12–14-inch compound radius.
Founded by German guitar designer Dieter Gölsdorf in 1989, Duesenberg guitars represent a multinational mixing pot of American art deco aesthetics, hot-rod heritage, and exacting German engineering. Duesenberg’s utterly distinctive instruments — affectionately dubbed “Doozys” by their adherents — gleam with proprietary parts and pickups that merge the daring appointments of the early electric guitar age with the pinpoint precision of modern manufacturing excellence. From the iconic Starplayer semi-hollow guitars to basses, lap steels, and beyond, every Duesenberg embodies consummate artisanship. Fittingly, this unerring dedication has attracted more than a few luminaries, including the likes of Bob Dylan, Joe Walsh, Mike Campbell, John Mayer, and Tom Bukovac. For the musician who demands superlative performance, idiosyncratic innovation, and master-level musical detail in equal measure, only a Doozy will do. This guitar is in minty shape with micro marks on the back, rated at 9.8/10. All original and free of any breaks, cracks or repairs. Included with this guitar is an original hard-shell case, a complimentary sample of Fret-Not, our preferred fretboard cleaner, check it out at fretnot.net and a complimentary Cooper Standard Fin guitar pick—our favorite for enhanced control and reduced movement! Thank you for considering this exceptional instrument from Lovies Guitars.
Features:
Arguably the most iconic Duesenberg guitar
Lightweight semi-hollowbody design with maple center block consists of treble-enhancing back and sides and a responsive spruce top
Maple neck in a somewhat slim Medium “D” profile forms a comfortable foundation for players of all styles and backgrounds
Compound 12–14-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard and Plek’d jumbo frets supply easy chording down low and effortless bends up high
Bridge-position GrandVintage pickup oscillates between aggressive humbucking fury and smooth, clear, and snappy clean tones
Neck-position Domino P-90 unlocks creamy cleans and raw, aggressive, and biting dirty tones
Middle position is wired to filter lower frequencies for articulate, funky tones
Proprietary hardware crafted by Duesenberg includes an expressive Diamond Deluxe Bridge/tremolo and rock-solid Z-Tuners
Art-deco-inspired aesthetics are sure to capture the eyes of any audience
WEIGHS in at: 8.00 lbs
1st Fret: .850”
12th Fret: .925”
Nut Width: 1 11/16”
Serial: 160336
SKU: 8050
We offer a 14-day money-back return policy. Buy with confidence.
All guitars are guaranteed to arrive in the condition as described, and a full refund will be issued if not. Additionally, all our guitars are fully insured, and we will assist with any claims that may arise.
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