Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Vintage Orange
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Duesenberg
Starplayer Bass Vintage Orange
Product Info
Article Number:
549536
Brand:
Duesenberg
Model:
Starplayer Bass Vintage Orange
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$2,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Starplayer Bass is a real treat – it nails that vintage vibe with a warm, woody tone and a super playable neck. The semi-hollow construction adds character, though you’ll need to be mindful of feedback. It’s ideal for players seeking a comfortable, articulate bass for blues, jazz, and classic rock styles.
Product Description
- Duesenberg Starplayer Bass Vintage Orange
- 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 fretboard
- 22 Jumbo frets
- Fully adjustable nickel-plated brass bridge
- 2x Custom Duesenberg bass humbuckers
- Controls: 2 x Volume
- 1 x tone
- Short scale scale length: 76.8 cm
- Colour: Vintage Orange
- Includes case
PROS
- • Spruce top delivers a surprisingly airy, resonant tone uncommon in basses.
- • Custom Duesenberg humbuckers offer a thick, warm growl with excellent clarity.
- • Short scale (76.8cm) provides exceptional comfort and ease of playing, especially for smaller hands.
- • Nickel-plated brass bridge enhances sustain and contributes to a vintage vibe.
CONS
- • Semi-hollow construction can introduce feedback at higher volumes, requiring careful amp settings.
- • Vintage Orange finish, while beautiful, can be prone to scratches and blemishes.
- • The shorter scale length may feel limiting for players accustomed to longer scale basses.
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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
Frets
22 Jumbo frets
Strings
Likely D'Addario XL or similar, .045-.105 gauge
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Precision is typically more fundamental and punchy, whereas the Duesenberg has a richer, more complex harmonic content with a smoother low end.
While it adds character, it requires careful amp and EQ choices to manage potential feedback, especially at higher volumes. Duesenberg's build quality helps mitigate this compared to some other semi-hollow instruments.
The Starplayer's neck is slightly thinner and has a more rounded profile, offering a more comfortable feel for bass playing, but retains Duesenberg's excellent build quality and fretwork.
