Description

Fender Duo Sonic HS 6 String Electric Guitar – Overview:

A modernized version of a student-turned-classic instrument originally released in 1956, the Duo-Sonic HS model’s compact form belies its giant-sized sound. It’s the ideal companion for adventurous players who aren’t afraid to buck the norm and shatter expectations.

Features:

• 24 scale length; C-shaped maple neck
• One Duo-Sonic single-coil neck pickup; one Duo-Sonic humbucking bridge pickup with coil-split capability
• 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

Highlight

PLAYER SERIES PICKUPS

Designed for authentic Fender tonewith a bit of an edgeour Player Series pickups are crisp and articulate, a modern tweak of our classic sound.

C NECK SHAPE WITH 9.5″ RADIUS AND MEDIUM JUMBO FRETS

Our C neck is comfortable and slim for fast action and effortless bending.

HARDTAIL STRING-THROUGH-BODY BRIDGE

A hardtail bridge enhances vibration transfer resulting in increased sustain while the six individual saddles can be adjusted for precise intonation along each string.

F-STAMPED NECK PLATE

Each Player Duo-Sonic HS includes an F-stamped neck plate, leaving no doubt as to the instruments pedigree.

22 FRETS

Adding another fret lets you bend the highest D up to an E, giving you access to four octaves of musical possibilities.

MORE TRADITIONAL BODY RADII

The Player Duo-Sonic HS body is hand-shaped to original specifications.

Specifications:

BODY

• Body Material: Alder
• Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Body Shape: Duo-Sonic

NECK

• Neck Material: Maple
• Neck Finish: Gloss Polyester
• Neck Shape: “C” Shape
• Scale Length: 24″ (610 mm)
• Fingerboard Material: Maple
• Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
• Number of Frets: 22
• Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
• Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
• Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
• Position Inlays: Black Dot
• Truss Rod: Standard

ELECTRONICS

• Bridge Pickup: Duo-Sonic Humbucking
• Neck Pickup: Duo-Sonic Single-coil
• Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (with Push/Pull Coil Select Feature)
• Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
• Configuration: HS

HARDWARE

• Bridge: 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
• Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
• Tuning Machines: Standard Cast/Sealed
• Pickguard: 3-Ply Black
• Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
• Neck Plate: 4-Bolt

MISCELLANEOUS

• Strings: Fender USA 250R Nickel Plated Steel