Duesenberg Fairytale Lapsteel HG & W

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Duesenberg Fairytale Lapsteel HG & W

Duesenberg

Fairytale Lapsteel HG & W

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 587737
Model: Fairytale Lapsteel HG & W
Price: $2,638.90

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The Fairytale Lapsteel HG & W is a beautifully crafted instrument built for serious lap steel enthusiasts. Its mahogany construction and unique pickup pairing give it a distinctive, vintage-inspired voice that's perfect for bluegrass, country, and even some rock applications. It's a premium instrument aimed at players seeking exceptional tone and build quality.

Product Description

  • Duesenberg Fairytale Lapsteel HG & W
  • Lapsteel Electric Guitar
  • Body: Mahogany
  • Neck: Mahogany
  • Black aluminium fingerboard
  • Scale: 650 mm
  • Stringspacing: 54 mm
  • Brass roller saddle
  • "Easy-Shift" capo
  • Duesenberg Multibender
  • Pickups: 1 Duesenberg DP90 Domino single coil and 1 Grand Vintage humbucker
  • Control: Master Volume
  • Master tone and 3-way switch
  • Strings: Duesenberg strings DSL16 (016-018-026-036-046-056)
  • Dimensions: 94 x 19 x 4.2 cm
  • Colour: Harbor Green & White
  • Includes Custom Line case
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers a warm, resonant foundation ideal for lap steel tones.
  • • Black aluminum fingerboard offers unique feel and exceptionally smooth sliding.
  • • DP90/Grand Vintage combo provides versatile tonal options, from chime to grit.
  • • Duesenberg’s Easy-Shiftin’ capo and Multibender enhance expressive possibilities.
CONS
  • • Mahogany body contributes to a notably heavier instrument; may fatigue players.
  • • Scale length limits tuning flexibility compared to standard guitars.
  • • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many players.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Pickups Duesenberg DP90 Domino single coil and Grand Vintage humbucker
Strings Duesenberg DSL16 (016-018-026-036-046-056)
Scale Length 650 mm
Tuning Likely open G or D, easily adaptable to others
Weight Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It offers a very slick, fast feel, reducing friction for effortless sliding – a departure from traditional rosewood or ebony.
It requires some practice to master, but Duesenberg's design prioritizes responsiveness and subtle control for expressive bends.
Lower string tension is inherent, requiring careful setup and potentially thicker strings for alternate tunings; intonation will be more sensitive to adjustments.

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