Fender Duo-Sonic – Surf Green

Since its debut in 1956, the Duo-Sonic has found its way into the hands of genre-defining artists, becoming an underground sensation that helped create alternative music in the dingy clubs of New York City. A surprisingly hip guitar with upgraded contemporary features, this instrument featuresslick style and a unique sound thats perfectly at home in modern music.
Almost infinitely flexible, the pair of Duo-Sonic single-coil pickups in the bridge and neck positions lends a unique character to for everything from bright, jangly arpeggios to heavy chords. Master volume and tone controls, along with a three-way pickup switch, shape the pickups voice to match the music. The 24 scale adds a bit of warmth and thickness to the guitars inherent tone, while granting a slinkier playing feel, making it easier to perform multi-step bends. Topped by a 9.5-radius Pau Ferro fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets, the C-shaped maple neck is comfortable for all playing styles and ideal for players with smaller hands, or those who use extended chord forms. The six-saddle string-through-body hardtail Strat bridge increases sustain while the bent steel saddlesadd some zing to your tone, enhancing the upper harmonics to cut through a dense mix.
The downsized body is comfortable for smaller players or those who enjoy energetic stage performances. A gloss polyester finish protects the body while the neck bears a satin polyurethane finish for fast, easy playability.Aesthetic appointments, including the knurled flattop control knobs, cast/sealed tuning machines and a three-ply Mint Green pickguard, add atouch of classic Fender style to this updated design. The unsung hero of the alternative underground, the Duo-Sonic is perfect for players who desire a unique sound and visual style.
Other specifications include:

Series: Offset
Body Material: Alder
Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
Neck: Maple, C Shape
Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
Fingerboard: Pau Ferro, 9.5 (241 mm)
Frets: 22, Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays: White Dot
Nut (Material/Width): Synthetic Bone, 1.650 (42 mm)
Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed
Scale Length: 24 (610 mm)
Bridge: 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
Pickups: Duo-Sonic Single-coil (Bridge), Duo-Sonic Single-coil (Neck)
Pickup Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone
Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
Strings: Fender USA, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
6 lbs 8 oz
MX17895517

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