(ARCHIVE) Duesenberg Starplayer Special Fiesta Red 2005
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Duesenberg Starplayer Special, fiesta red, made in Germany 2005. This is a party starter, no doubt about it. The Starplayer Special (let's call it SPSP yeah?) is the stripped down version of the cult-favourite Starplayer TV, and it's quite a different beast in many ways. It's got a solid alder body, bolt-on maple neck, two Grand Vintage humbuckers and a Gibson style hardtail bridge. It all adds up to a heap of stanky, bright, thick rock and roll tone with a great balance of slice and midrange grunt. The precision of build quality and intuitive neck shape make it an easy player; no messing around and you're making a ruckus. Plus, there's the neo art deco styling that Duesenberg do so well; this will surely look good on stage. Heaps cool aye.
Model: Duesenberg Starplayer Special
Made: Germany, 2005 (serial 050037)
Finish: fiesta red top, gloss slightly translucent black back and sides
Body: alder, solid construction
Neck: 2-piece USA rock maple, Indian rosewood board, 25.5" scale, 12" radius
Weight: 3.800kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Duesenberg GrandVintage humbuckers
Case: original Duesenberg hard case; excellent quality and condition
Cosmetic condition notes: mild finish wear. Neck and headstock pretty clean. Back has some minor scuffs and light scratches but no major marks. The sides are pretty clear, just come light scuffs on the elbow area, near the jack and on the bottom horn. The front is also pretty clean, just some light scuffs behind the bridge, a tiny ding up from the bridge pickup, some dimples in the elbow area and some light play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition (8/10).
Playing condition notes: Neck is straight, action is low, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have some minor wear, 8/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.
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