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2019-01-25T11:38:24

Rated 5 out of 5

An excellent electric guitar

It is very good , a excellent shopping experience

Shixiong Q.

2019-01-08T14:34:29

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent

Item shipped was exactly as pictured and described.

John W.

2019-01-05T10:39:33

Rated 4 out of 5

Fender Duo-Sonic Goodness!

Plays great, though you do notice the short scale neck if you have other guitars. Fit and finish are excellent and the pickups sound very good. Would certainly recommend to anyone! Always great service and delivery from Adorama too.

Rex M.

2018-12-31T19:08:11

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice Guitar, great price and service!

Nice Guitar, great price and service!

JAMES F.

2018-12-20T16:03:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Get your surf on!

Amazing. Plays like a dream. Better be than any guitar I’ve owned. Shipped fast! Every time I look at the guitar I think “wow”.

Joseph S.

2018-12-09T08:11:53

Rated 5 out of 5

What a STEAL

I saw this guitar on thanksgiving for only $ USD and I had to pick it up, it arrived super quickly and it was amazingly set up. It quickly became my favorite guitar.

Nathaniel P.

2018-11-27T03:54:15

Rated 5 out of 5

Great purchase!

Fast shipping and the quality of the guitar is decent!

Akaisha A.

2018-11-13T15:36:57

Rated 5 out of 5

Great guitar at a great price.

I highly recommend this guitar. It plays and sounds great. It just needed an intonation adjustment out of the box.

mark k.

2018-11-02T14:25:54

Rated 5 out of 5

Best shortscale guitar

Most fun & comfortable guitar especially for those with a shorter reach. Sounds excellent clean or with effects pedals.

Charles K.

2018-10-25T09:48:01

Rated 3 out of 5

Good but a little beat up

Cool guitar in a beautiful color. Neck plays fast. I know it is a shorter scale, but it feels comfortable even in my huge hands. Unique look. Jangly, quacky pick ups. The selector switch works but it is super wiggle and I suspect was damaged sometime before getting to me. Good deal when I snagged it on sale.

Graham B.

2018-09-19T10:54:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Don't like the looks but it plays and sounds fantastic

I'm not a fan of the way Fender guitars look, and this one is not much to look at even by Fender standards. But - once you start playing it, you know you have something special. It's super smooth and has more sounds available to you. Setup wasn't perfect, but it was an easy fix. No truss rod tweaking needed.

DENIS F.

2018-09-09T03:31:42

Rated 5 out of 5

Really Great

I Bought this Guiter..This works really great

habib

2018-09-07T10:18:16

Rated 5 out of 5

Fun to play aesthetically pleasing electric guitar

Great sounding electric guitar which is fun to play, not to mention the cool aesthetics!

LUIS F.

2018-09-06T10:03:36

Rated 2 out of 5

Not good

Cheap. Expected more from Fender. I should have returned it. I have over 40 guitars, several Fenders. This one looks and sounds cheap.

WADE G.

2018-09-04T04:28:18

Rated 3 out of 5

Great guitar, but neck was very bowed

I love this guitar, the color is great and it's very comfortable - plus Jimi Hendrix, David Byrne, John McLoughlin, and Patti Smith all played it. Adorama also had a great sale on it. Unfortunately, when it arrived, it was not quite in playing shape. Padding was acceptable, though less than other retailers that ship guitars. The neck had relief (forward bow) over .02" - this may not sound like a lot but it means that around the middle of the neck, the strings are way too high off the fretboard, and make loud buzzing sounds near the beginning and end. The guitar was missing the truss rod wrench to adjust this, and did not come with any Fender warranty card/information (maybe I got one that someone had returned?) Thankfully, this uses a 3/16th hex wrench which I had. Another unfortunate thing - I was only able to get an acceptable amount of neck relief (between .005" and .01") by completely maxing out the truss rod. I'm confident that one more turn of the rod will begin stripping the wood, so I really hope that if the guitar neck shifts that it's the other direction so I can still fix it... Basically, I'm guessing that at this price and buying sight unseen, it's likely a bit of a gamble. I see nothing to indicate Adorama sets up their instruments before shipping like Sweetwater and other vendors, so what you get has not had a once-over to prevent issues like mine. If you're prepared to spend some money and get a setup from a guitar shop, or have the tools/means to do it yourself and want a Duo-Sonic, jump on one - but if it's not on sale here, consider buying from a real music vendor.

Patrick M.

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Fender Duo-Sonic Specifications

  • Body Material

    Alder

  • Body Finish

    Gloss Polyester

  • Neck

    Maple, "C" Shape

  • Neck Finish

    Satin Polyurethane

  • Fingerboard

    Maple, 9.5" (241.30mm)

  • Frets

    22, Medium Jumbo

  • Position Inlays

    Black Dot (Maple)

  • Nut

    Material: Synthetic Bone, Width: 1.650" (41.91mm)

  • Tuning Machines

    Fender Standard Cast/Sealed

  • Scale Length

    24" (609.60mm)

  • 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)

  • Case/Gig Bag

    No

  • UPC Code

    885978689934

About Fender Duo-Sonic

FEATURED REVIEWS

An excellent electric guitar

By Shixiong Q.

It is very good , a excellent shopping experience

Excellent

By John W.

Item shipped was exactly as pictured and described.

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 features slick style and a unique sound that's 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 guitar's inherent tone, while granting a slinkier playing feel, making it easier to perform multi-step bends. Topped by a 9.5"-radius maple 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 saddles add 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 flat- top control knobs, cast/sealed tuning machines and a three-ply Mint Green pickguard, add a touch 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.

Fender Duo-Sonic Features

  • 24" scale length, "C"-shaped maple neck
  • Two Duo-Sonic single-coil pickups
  • 9.5"-radius maple fingerboard with 22 medium jumbo frets
  • Six-saddle string-through-body hardtail Strat bridge with bent steel saddles
  • Master Volume and Tone controls, three-way pickup switch

What's in the box:

  • Fender Offset Series Duo-Sonic 6-String Electric Guitar
  • Fender Lifetime Limited Warranty