Duesenberg Starplayer TV Custom Black

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Duesenberg Starplayer TV Custom Black

Duesenberg

Starplayer TV Custom Black

4.7 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 279533
Model: Starplayer TV Custom Black
Price: $3,297.80

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This Starplayer TV Custom Black is a seriously classy instrument – the arched top and flame maple back are gorgeous, and the D-Trons offer a surprisingly wide range of tones, from clean and glassy to gritty overdrive. It's a fantastic choice for players who want a unique semi-hollow experience with a vintage vibe, perfect for jazz, blues, and lighter rock styles. The tremolo is a real highlight, adding a touch of elegance and expression.

Product Description

  • Duesenberg Starplayer TV Custom Black
  • Electric Guitar
  • Semi-hollow
  • Arched top made of spruce plywood
  • Arched bottom made of flamed maple plywood
  • Sustain centre block
  • Block body size: 46 x 34 x 7 cm
  • Neck: Maple
  • Fretboard: Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
  • Scale: 647 mm
  • Nut width: 42 mm
  • 22 Jumbo frets
  • 12" Fretboard radius
  • Dual action truss rods
  • Pickups: 3 x Duesenberg D-Tron humbuckers
  • Controls: Master volume
  • master tone and 3-way toggle switch
  • Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe tremolo
  • Gold-plated hardware
  • Colour: Black
  • Incl. Duesenberg case
PROS
  • • Exceptional build quality with meticulous attention to detail.
  • • D-Tron pickups deliver a versatile, articulate, and surprisingly warm tone.
  • • The Diamond Deluxe tremolo is smooth, stable, and a joy to use.
  • • Flame maple back offers stunning aesthetics and contributes to the guitar's resonance.
CONS
  • • The semi-hollow construction makes it somewhat prone to feedback at high volumes.
  • • The shorter 647mm scale length may feel cramped for players used to longer scales.
  • • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for most players.

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Key Features

Body Material Spruce plywood top, flamed maple plywood back with sustain centre block
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Rosewood (Dalbergia latifolia)
Pickups 3 x Duesenberg D-Tron humbuckers
Scale Length 647 mm
Frets 22 Jumbo frets
Bridge Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe tremolo
Weight Approximately 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs)

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Frequently Asked Questions

D-Trons have a more refined, less overwound character – they're articulate and clear, with a slightly warmer, more vintage-leaning tone than many modern high-output humbuckers.
Yes, it significantly minimizes feedback compared to a fully hollow body, although you’ll still need to be mindful of gain levels at very loud volumes.
The shorter scale offers a slightly softer feel and can make bending easier, but precise intonation adjustments may be needed, especially with the tremolo system.

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