Available in both 22½- and 24-inch scale versions, it was discontinued by the end of the decade. Like the Mustang, the Duo-Sonic was then offered in a choice of Red, White and Blue finishes. Before long, the Duo-Sonic had inherited the Mustang’s new pickguard design, chrome control plate, pickup slider switches, flared headstock and offset body. As per the name, Red Mahogany guitars were made with mahogany, though this was supplanted by poplar in ’64.ġ964 brought a swathe of changes to the Duo-Sonic following the introduction of the vibrato-equipped Mustang that year.
#Fender duo sonic orange professional#
Unlike the other three-tone sunbursts of the professional models, the Duo-Sonic featured a maroon outer (as seen for a short while on the sides of the Esquire and Telecaster Customs).įurther tweaks to the design were implemented in ’63 when the Shaded Sunburst paint-job was superseded by White and Red Mahogany. In ’61, Fender decided to spruce up the Duo-Sonic with a unique Shaded Sunburst finish.
#Fender duo sonic orange series#
Mid-1963: Red Mahogany (w/white pickguard) and White (w/tortoiseshell pickguard) finishesĪutumn 1963: White (w/brown pickguard) finishġ964: Mustang styling “Duo-Sonic II” decal Red, White and Blue finishes 22 ½-inch and 24-inch scale lengthĬurrent: Fender Player Series Duo-Sonic and Duo-Sonic HS The unsung hero of the alternative underground, the Duo-Sonic is perfect for players who desire a unique sound and visual style.1956: Duo-Sonic released fretted maple neck Desert Sand finish white pickup covers gold anodised pickguardġ959: Rosewood fretboard pink-tan finish brown pickup covers cream pickguard Aesthetic appointments, including the knurled flattop control knobs, cast/sealed tuning machines and a three-ply Mint Green pickguard, add a touch of classic Fender style to this updated design. A gloss polyester finish protects the body while the neck bears a satin polyurethane finish for fast, easy playability. Additional Photos: Product Videos : This product is no longer available. The downsized body is comfortable for smaller players or those who enjoy energetic stage performances. Duo-Sonic w/ Maple Fingerboard - Capri Orange. 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. 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 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. The Fender Duo-Sonic has been reissued occasionally from the 1980s onwards, in various incarnations.
Master volume and tone controls, along with a three-way pickup switch, shape the pickups’ voice to match the music. 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.Īlmost 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. 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. This new Fender Duo Sonic (in Capri Orange) is an affordable modern take on a vintage classic, which was a popular model during the Seventies, when CBGB's acts such as Patti Smith, Televison and Talking Heads used them.
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