Duesenberg Starplayer III, lavender gloss, made in Germany 2013. Well friends, here's one you don't see everyday! The Starplayer III is the 'back to our roots' take on the now-cult-famous Starplayer TV; it's the same but with a flat spruce top and a rosewood veneer on the headstock. This one has been refinished at some point, possibly even by the factory. It's an absolutely stellar job; the new lavender top is done in stunning thin gloss nitro and is millimetre perfect for consistency and precision. It's certainly quite something to behold! Being a Duesenberg, the tone and feel departments absolutely match the outrageous glamour of the aesthetic too. The neck is a slim and comfortable round profile, made with German precision and very reassuring in the hands. The P90/HB pickup combo works a treat: heaps of warmth and body off the neck pickup, heaps of crunch and richness off the bridge pickup. The trem is great piece of kit: heaps of range and awesome stability, plus it's much easier to re-string than a Bigsby. This is surely a perfect stage guitar; it'll turn heads every night while delivering the sonic goods emphatically.  

Model: Duesenberg Starplayer III
Made: Germany, 2013 (serial 132040)
Finish: lavender gloss nitro top (refinish, possibly by factory), trans black back & sides
Body: laminate spruce top, laminate flame maple back and sides, semi-hollow centre block style
Neck: USA rock maple, Indian rosewood board, 12" radius, 25.5" scale
Weight: 3.335kg
Mods: refinished, pickup surrounds and guard replaced 
Pickups: Duesenberg GrandVintage humbucker and Domino P90
Case: original Duesenberg hard case; excellent quality and condition
Bonus: Duesenberg black guard and pickup surrounds, original docs

Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Headstock and neck are pretty clean, no major marks. The back has a couple of very light scuffs, no major marks. The sides are nice and clean, just some minor dimples on the top horn. The front is also very clean, very light play marks on the guard and top horn only. Overall: excellent condition (9/10).

Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have minimal wear, 8/10 for life left. Wearing fresh 11/49s and playing silky smooth.