Pickups: Duo-SonicTM Single-coil (Bridge/Neck) Neck Pickups, Position 3. The Fender Duo-Sonic packs two single-coil Duo-Sonic pickups, plus three-way switching and Master Volume and Tone controls.Bridge: 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles.
Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.650” (42 mm)Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed.The unsung hero of the alternative underground, the Duo-Sonic is perfect for players who desire a unique sound and visual style. 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 Fender Duo-Sonic II, only produced for four years in the mid-to-late 60s, was the dual-pickup counterpart of the Fender Musicmaster, which were both some of Fenders first student-specific guitars. A gloss polyester finish protects the body while the neck bears a satin polyurethane finish for fast, easy playability. The downsized body is comfortable for smaller players or those who enjoy energetic stage performances. The six-saddle stringthrough-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. 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 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. Master volume and tone controls, along with a three-way pickup switch, shape the pickups’ voice to match the music. 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.Īlmost 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. 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.
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