Best Duesenberg Semiacoustic Guitars 2026
Premium Duesenberg semiacoustic guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV CHG
by
Duesenberg
Jazz
Rockabilly
Country
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Duesenberg Starplayer TV CHGElectric GuitarBuild: Semi-hollow body with sustain centre blockArchedlaminated top:...
⭐
4.8/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483714
$2,804
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Custom Black
by
Duesenberg
Blues
Jazz
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Can be more expensive
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Custom BlackElectric GuitarSemi-hollowArched top made of spruce plywoodArched bottom made of...
⭐
4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 279533
$3,298
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Duesenberg Caribou Butterscotch
by
Duesenberg
Rockabilly
Blues
Country
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Duesenberg Caribou ButterscotchElectric GuitarType: Chambered body with F-holeBody: AlderFlat top: Swamp ashGlued-in...
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4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 483749
$2,749
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Duesenberg Starplayer III Catalina Red
by
Duesenberg
Jazz
Vintage Style
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Duesenberg Starplayer III Catalina RedElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollow with sustain center blockPlywood spruce...
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 458264
$2,639
#5
⭐
4.4/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Blue Sparkle
by
Duesenberg
Blues
Jazz
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Blue SparkleElectric GuitarStarplayer TV Blue SparkleSemi-hollowArched top made of spruce...
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4.4/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 243830
$2,859
#6
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Duesenberg Fullerton TV Vintage White
by
Duesenberg
Vintage Style
Clean Tones
Country
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Duesenberg TV Fullerton VW Vintage WhiteElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-hollowTop: Archedlaminated spruceBack:...
⭐
4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 233395
$2,859
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Thomann Edition
by
Duesenberg
Rockabilly
Blues
Country
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Thomann EditionElectric GuitarThomann 70th Anniversary modelStyle: Semi-hollow with sustain...
⭐
4.5/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 579178
$2,859
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Vintage Orange
by
Duesenberg
Country
Clean Tones
Vintage Style
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Vintage OrangeElectric GuitarBuild: Semi-hollow body with sustain centre blockArchedlaminated...
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483709
$2,859
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Galaxy Burst
by
Duesenberg
Clean Tones
Country
Blues
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Natural acoustic resonance
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Galaxy BurstElectric GuitarType: Semi-hollow with sustain center blockArched laminated top:...
⭐
4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 601282
$3,177
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Phonic VW
by
Duesenberg
Rockabilly
Jazz
Country
Key Feature:
• Natural acoustic resonance
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Can be more expensive
Duesenberg Starplayer TV PhonicElectric GuitarBuild: Semi-hollow body with sustain centre blockArchedlaminated top:...
⭐
4.9/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 406427
$3,298
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Vintage White
by
Duesenberg
Jazz
Blues
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
✗ CONS
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
- • Can be more expensive
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Vintage WhiteElectric GuitarSemi-hollowArched top made of spruce plywoodArched back made of...
⭐
4.9/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 242094
$2,639
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Plus BK
by
Duesenberg
Country
Rockabilly
Clean Tones
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✗ CONS
- • Can be more expensive
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Plus BKElectric GuitarSemi-hollowArched top made of laminated spruceArched back made of...
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 238847
$3,234
#13
⭐
4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV CAB
by
Duesenberg
Blues
Clean Tones
Country
Key Feature:
• Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Natural acoustic resonance
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • May not suit heavy rock styles
Duesenberg Starplayer TV CABElectric GuitarBuild: Semi-hollow body with sustain centre blockArchedlaminated top:...
⭐
4.7/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 483713
$2,859
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Duesenberg Caribou Narvik Blue
by
Duesenberg
Jazz
Vintage Style
Rockabilly
Key Feature:
• Warm, resonant hollow body tone
✓ PROS
- • Comfortable playing feel
- • Great for clean and lightly overdriven sounds
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful stage positioning
- • Prone to feedback at high volumes
Duesenberg Caribou Narvik BlueElectric GuitarAlder body with tone chambers (chambered) and F-holeFlat top:...
⭐
4.9/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 351439
$2,529
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Black Sparkle
by
Duesenberg
Rockabilly
Jazz
Country
Key Feature:
• Classic vintage aesthetics
✓ PROS
- • Classic vintage aesthetics
- • Comfortable playing feel
✗ CONS
- • Limited high-gain capabilities
- • Requires careful stage positioning
Duesenberg Starplayer TV Black SparkleElectric GuitarDesign: Semi-hollow with sustain centre blockBody dimensions: 46 x...
⭐
4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 299164
$2,859
How to Choose the Best Semiacoustic Guitars
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced semiacoustic guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
