Essential Information About the Duesenberg Starplayer TV Midnight Flake Guitar + Case
- Semi-hollow format with sustain block: the "semi-hollow" character and natural resonance, with more attack precision and more stable note sustain.
- Two complementary pickups Domino P90 + GrandVintage Humbucker: expressive warmth at the neck, defined bite at the bridge, and an intermediate position designed to expand the tonal palette.
- Sapphire Deluxe Tremola: smooth and musical vibrato, designed to remain reliable even with regular use.
- Midnight Flake finish and premium pack: irresistible stage look, with Custom Line Case and certificate of authenticity included.
Starplayer TV: a high-end vision of the modern semi-hollow
With the Starplayer TV, Duesenberg offers a contemporary interpretation of the versatile semi-hollow: refined luthiery, premium details, and a strong visual identity. The Midnight Flake version is part of a range designed to offer very distinctive finishes while retaining the sonic DNA of the series: an inspiring guitar, both elegant and stage-ready.
For which guitarists and styles?
This Duesenberg is primarily aimed at intermediate to advanced guitarists looking for an expressive guitar, immediately playable and capable of covering a full set without multiplying instruments. Its semi-hollow format is particularly suited to rock, blues, jazz, pop, indie, and americana: from detailed clean tones to punchy crunches, with a true response to right-hand dynamics.
Sound
The semi-hollow body with sustain block provides a highly sought-after balance: more air and dimension than a solid body, but more control than a traditional hollow body when increasing gain. The combination of a laminated spruce top and laminated flamed maple back/sides favors clear projection, a precise high end, and beautiful chord definition, while the f-hole enhances the organic and "alive" character in clean sounds.
On the electronics side, the Domino P90 in the neck position delivers articulated warmth, ideal for rounded phrasing, smooth jazz, or blues rhythms. The GrandVintage Humbucker at the bridge provides density and bite for riffs, leads, and punchier rock tones. The 3-position selector includes a middle position with specific wiring that reduces some of the humbucker's bass frequencies to achieve a more open, snappy register very effective for rhythm playing. The 1 volume and 1 tone controls allow quick adjustments without distracting from playing.
Recommended compatible accessories
The guitar comes with a Custom Line Case: the safest solution for daily transport and protection. To maintain the same tension and feel, a set of strings with gauge 010-050 is recommended (equivalent to the original setup).
Technical Specifications
Body
- Type: Semi-hollow with sustain block, curved sides, f-hole
- Top: Laminated spruce (flamed maple on Tobacco Burst)
- Back, sides: Laminated flamed maple
- Dimensions: 46 x 34 cm / 18.11" x 13.38"
- Height (sides): 4.5 cm / 1.8"
- Binding: Cream (black on Everest White)
- Pickguard: Color varies by model
- Finish: PUR lacquer (Polyester for Flake and Pearl)
Neck
- Type: Set neck, one-piece maple
- Width: 42.5 mm / 1.67" (nut), 52 mm / 2.05" (12th fret)
- Thickness: 21 mm / 0.8" (1st fret), 24 mm / 0.95" (12th fret)
- Profile: Medium D
- Fingerboard: Indian rosewood, 305 mm / 12" radius
- Inlays: Cream dots
- Frets: 22 Jumbo 2.8 x 1.0 mm
- Scale length: 25.5" / 648 mm
- Truss rod: Double-action steel
- Headstock: Black with metallic Duesenberg logo (matching Flake series)
Hardware
- Tuners: Duesenberg Z-Tuners
- Bridge: Duesenberg Steel Saddle Bridge
- Vibrato system: Duesenberg Sapphire Deluxe Tremola
- Strap buttons: Duesenberg Standard (Straplock compatible)
- Hardware color: Nickel
- Strings: Duesenberg Custom 010/050 (010-013-017-028-042-050)
Electronics
- Neck pickup: Duesenberg Domino P90
- Bridge pickup: Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker
- Wiring: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-position pickup selector
- Pickup rings: Color varies by model
Miscellaneous
- Custom Line Case included
- Official Certificate of Authenticity included
- All necessary Allen keys included
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