Duesenberg Paloma Black
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Duesenberg
Paloma Black
Product Info
Article Number:
458255
Brand:
Duesenberg
Model:
Paloma Black
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$2,748.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Paloma Black is a seriously cool instrument – Duesenberg really nailed the vibe. It’s got that vintage aesthetic with modern playability and a surprising amount of tonal flexibility thanks to the unique pickup configuration. This is ideal for players seeking a distinctive voice and a touch of class, particularly those into blues, jazz, and alternative rock.
Product Description
- Duesenberg Paloma Black
- Electric Guitar
- Alder body
- Glued neck: Maple
- Rosewood fretboard
- Diamond fretboard inlays
- Fretboard radius: 305 mm
- Scale: 648 mm
- Nut width: 42 mm
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Steel dual-action truss-rod
- Pickups: Grand Vintage humbucker
- Pearlito single coil and Alnico-Blade single coil
- Controls: Master Volume and Master Tone
- 4-Way rotary switch
- Duesenberg steel saddle bridge
- 3-Ply black pickguard
- Duesenberg Radiator tremolo
- Nickel hardware
- Original strings: Duesenberg DSA10 (010-013-017-028-042-050)
- Colour: Black
- Includes Duesenberg gig bag
PROS
- • Alder body delivers a resonant, balanced tone with excellent sustain
- • Glued-in maple neck provides exceptional stability and a smooth playing feel
- • Unique pickup combination offers surprising versatility across genres
- • Radiator tremolo system is exceptionally smooth and responsive, with minimal tuning issues
CONS
- • The alder body contributes to a noticeably heavier feel, potentially fatiguing for some players
- • The 4-way rotary switch, while unique, can be a bit confusing to master initially
- • The premium-priced tag puts it out of reach for many aspiring guitarists
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
Grand Vintage Humbucker, Pearlito Single Coil, Alnico-Blade Single Coil
Scale Length
648 mm
Frets
22 Jumbo
Bridge
Duesenberg Steel Saddle
Weight
8.8 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Radiator tremolo offers a more vintage-style, subtle vibrato, unlike the extreme dive-bombing of a Floyd Rose. It's designed for nuanced expression, not radical pitch changes.
Rosewood can develop a bit of dryness, so regular cleaning and occasional oiling with a dedicated fretboard conditioner is recommended to maintain its feel and appearance.
It requires a little experimentation, but the rotary switch allows for a wide range of tones; careful attention to EQ and pickup selection avoids muddiness and maintains clarity.
