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Description

The Duesenberg 52 Senior is where classic elegance meets modern versatility, offering a sonic palette that's as diverse as your musical ambitions. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this solid body electric guitar is a testament to Duesenberg's legendary German engineering. The chambered mahogany body, paired with a carved maple top, not only reduces weight but enhances resonance and brightness. The star of the show is the innovative Split/King humbucking pickup, offering a trio of tones: the full, robust voice of a humbucker, the crisp clarity of a genuine single-coil, and the unique dual single-coil sound. This makes the 52 Senior a versatile companion, whether you’re laying down shimmering rhythms or tearing through powerful solos.

The hand-filling mahogany neck, crowned with a rosewood fingerboard, promises effortless playability. Thanks to the Plek’d jumbo frets, every note rings with precision and clarity straight out of the box. Designed for those who crave both vintage aesthetics and cutting-edge sound, the Duesenberg 52 Senior isn’t just a guitar; it's an experience waiting to be unleashed.

Key Features:

  • Chambered mahogany body with a carved maple top
  • Hand-filling mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard
  • Split/King humbucking pickup offering three distinct tones
  • Plek’d jumbo frets for perfect playability
  • Wraparound tailpiece for vintage appeal

Product specs

Number of Strings 6
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Type Chambered Solidbody
Body Shape Senior
Body Material Mahogany
Body Finish PUR Lacquer
Neck Material 1-piece Mahogany
Neck Shape Medium D
Neck Joint Set Neck
Radius 12"-14" Compound
Fingerboard Inlay Cream Dots
Number of Frets 22, Jumbo
Scale Length 25.5"
Nut Width 1.673"
Nut Material Synthetic Bone
Bridge/Tailpiece Duesenberg Wraparound Bridge
Tuners Duesenberg Z-Tuners
Bridge Pickup Duesenberg SplitKing Humbucker (Phonico)
Controls 1 x volume
Switching 3-way rotary switch (coil-split)
Strings Duesenberg Custom, .010-.050
Case/Gig Bag Gig Bag

FAQs

What is the neck profile like on the Duesenberg 52 Senior?

The Duesenberg 52 Senior features a Medium D neck profile, which provides a comfortable grip for most players, balancing ease of playability with a substantial feel.

What kind of tones can I expect from the Duesenberg SplitKing Humbucker pickup?

The Duesenberg SplitKing Humbucker offers versatile tones, from warm, full-bodied humbucker sounds to brighter, single-coil-like tones when split, making it suitable for various musical genres.

Is the Duesenberg 52 Senior suitable for advanced players?

Yes, the Duesenberg 52 Senior is well-suited for advanced players due to its high-quality construction, versatile pickup, and professional-grade components.

What is the body material of the Duesenberg 52 Senior, and how does it affect the sound?

The body of the Duesenberg 52 Senior is made from mahogany, which typically provides a warm, resonant tone with excellent sustain.

How does the 3-way rotary switch on the Duesenberg 52 Senior function?

The 3-way rotary switch on the Duesenberg 52 Senior allows you to select between humbucker, single-coil, and a blend of both, offering a range of tonal options for different musical styles.

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Owner Insights

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Features and functionality

  • The neck pickup is a mini single noiseless, providing a bright humbucker-like sound, while the bridge uses a mini toaster for a full bluesy/classic rock tone.

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  • The tremolo system is praised for its restring process through the bar, offering ease over traditional Bigsby setups, maintaining tuning stability with a floating bridge.

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  • The knob on the horn adjusts pickup configurations, switching between humbucker, single coil, and a combination of both for versatile tone options.

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Comparisons

  • Owners prefer the Duesenberg's articulation over Gibson Les Paul Classics, noting the Duesenberg's neck and pickup configuration as more fitting for their playstyle.

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User experience

  • The fretboard features Morse code inlays spelling "Joe Walsh," which may require focus when navigating around the 15th fret.

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  • Upper fret access is limited by a large heel, making playability past the 18th fret challenging for some users, especially those used to SGs.

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  • Described as playing "like butter," indicating a smooth, effortless playability that many users find appealing.

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Build quality

  • The guitar is semi-hollow and surprisingly light, offering a compact size that enhances comfort and playability.

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Value and pricing

  • Owners have found used Duesenberg 52 Seniors for under $1500, suggesting a keen market for second-hand deals.

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clement_lhommeau

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I love this guitar. lacking a neck mic, simply adjust with the playing on the strings. The look is gorgeous, golodtop and black. perfect from blues to hardrock. needs a bit more distortion for heavy metal but can do it.

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See how Billy Gibbons uses Duesenberg 52 Senior

Billy Gibbons

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Billy Gibbons is associated with the Duesenberg 52 Senior guitar. According to Duesenberg, this guitar was custom-made for Gibbons, highlighting its perfect design with the quote, "You know what is wrong with this guitar? Nothing."

See how Dave Baksh uses Duesenberg 52 Senior

Dave Baksh

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Used on the Order In Decline tour

See how Jody Davis uses Duesenberg 52 Senior

Jody Davis

Guitarist

Newsboys

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This is another of Jody Davis's guitars fitted with a P-90 pickup. 'The 52 Senior joins seamlessly with the year 1952, widely known to be a very important one in the history of the electric guitar. It displays not only classic single cutaway styling along with many characteristic Duesenberg innovations, but it manages to get away with only one pickup – and very nicely, too! Single pickup guitars that, like the 52 Senior, have a vibration-friendly, wrap-around bridge invariably possess a special dynamic transparency.'

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