Duesenberg Starplayer Bass BK
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Duesenberg
Starplayer Bass BK
Product Info
Article Number:
233552
Brand:
Duesenberg
Model:
Starplayer Bass BK
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$2,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Starplayer Bass BK is a seriously classy instrument. The short scale and comfortable neck make it a joy to play, while those Duesenberg pickups deliver a warm, punchy tone perfect for classic rock, blues, and even some jazz. It's a premium-priced bass that offers a unique combination of vintage aesthetics and modern playability.
Product Description
- Duesenberg Starplayer Bass BK
- Electric Bass
- Semi Hollow
- Arched & laminated spruce top
- Arched
- laminated & figured maple back
- Body size 46 x 34 x 4.5 cm
- Maple neck
- Rosewood fingerboard
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Fully adjustable nickel plated brass bridge
- 2x Custom Duesenberg bass humbuckers
- Controls: 2x volume
- 1x tone
- Short Scale: 76.8 cm
- Colour: Black
- Case included
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers articulate, airy highs and a resonant character
- • Maple back provides focused low-end and sustain
- • Custom Duesenberg humbuckers offer a warm, vintage-inspired tone
- • Short scale enhances playability, especially for smaller hands or those preferring a quicker feel
CONS
- • The semi-hollow body may be prone to feedback at very high volumes
- • Figured maple back adds to the cost, limiting affordability for some
- • Short scale might feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scales
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Key Features
Body Material
Arched & laminated spruce top, arched & laminated figured maple back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2x Custom Duesenberg bass humbuckers
Scale Length
76.8 cm (approximately 30.2 in)
Frets
22 Jumbo
Strings
Likely Nickel-plated steel, standard gauge
Weight
Approximately 8.8 lbs (4 kg) – typical for a semi-hollow bass
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Frequently Asked Questions
It’s warmer and more rounded than a P-Bass, lacking the aggressive bite, but offering a richer harmonic content.
The 46 x 34 x 4.5 cm body is slightly smaller than many 5-strings, so it should be comfortable, though the semi-hollow construction adds a bit of depth.
Being humbuckers, they effectively cancel out hum, offering a quieter playing experience compared to single-coils.
