Duesenberg Fairytale Split/King Lapsteel

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Duesenberg Fairytale Split/King Lapsteel

Duesenberg

Fairytale Split/King Lapsteel

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Product Info

Article Number: 513732
Model: Fairytale Split/King Lapsteel
Price: $2,616.90

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This Fairytale Split/King Lapsteel is a beautifully crafted instrument built for serious slide players. The mahogany and SplitKing pickups deliver a rich, vintage tone, while the aluminum fingerboard makes those soaring slides a breeze. It's a premium-priced choice, perfect for bluegrass, country, and roots music enthusiasts seeking authentic tone and exceptional playability.

Product Description

  • Duesenberg Fairytale Split/King Lapsteel
  • Lapsteel Electric Guitar
  • Mahogany body
  • Mahogany neck
  • Black aluminium fingerboard
  • Scale length: 650 mm
  • String Spacing: 54 mm
  • Brass roller saddle
  • "Easy-Shift" capo
  • Duesenberg Multibender
  • Pickups: 2 Duesenberg SplitKing Humbuckers
  • Master volume and master tone controls
  • 3-Way switch
  • Strings: Duesenberg DSL16 (.016
  • .018
  • .026
  • .036
  • .046
  • .056)
  • Dimensions: 94 x 19 x 4.2 cm
  • Colour: Ivory and black
  • Includes Custom Line case
PROS
  • • Mahogany body delivers warm, resonant tones ideal for bluegrass and country.
  • • Black aluminum fingerboard offers exceptionally smooth, fast playing feel.
  • • Duesenberg SplitKing humbuckers provide a thick, articulate, and versatile sound.
  • • Brass roller saddle ensures effortless string bending and intonation accuracy.
CONS
  • • The mahogany body makes it noticeably heavier than lighter lap steels.
  • • The aluminum fingerboard might feel unusual for players accustomed to wood.
  • • Limited versatility; primarily suited for slide playing, not conventional fretted styles.

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Key Features

Body Material Mahogany
Pickups 2 x Duesenberg SplitKing Humbuckers
Strings Duesenberg DSL16 (.016, .018, .026, .036, .046, .056)
Scale Length 650 mm
Tuning Open G (typically, but adaptable)
Weight Approximately 9.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Aluminum is denser than most woods, so it can slightly dampen sustain, but the overall tone is still very resonant and focused due to the mahogany body.
The Duesenberg Multibender is designed for intuitive control, allowing for subtle vibrato or more extreme pitch bends with a simple twist – it’s quite user-friendly.
With 54 mm string spacing, it’s a comfortable width for most hands, but players with significantly larger hands might find it a bit snug; a trial is recommended.

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