duo sonic

will_s

in my music shop they have a duo sonic and are selling it for 100-150 euros. it's in pretty good shape so i think this is a reasonable price...

do i buy it or not? and are there differences with the mustang other than the bridge?

Purplehaze19x

I think thats a good price for a Duo. I wouldnt mind getting one myself. as to the difference between a Duo and a Mustang, im not sure simply because i have never had a Duo, but i have several Mustangs. The odvious differences are the electronic configuration, Mustang are made in Japan, Duo are made in Mexico, different tunning keys..etc. And i may be wrong but doesnt a Duo have a slighty shorter scale neck????

Aug

someone said: The Fender Duo-Sonic guitar was introduced by Fender in 1956 as a

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will_s

Purplehaze19x said: And i may be wrong but doesnt a Duo have a slighty shorter scale neck????

yes, now that you mention it, the neck did look shorter than my mustang. it also had a toggle switch on the lower horn, instead of the two sliding switches.

lamp

I'm guessing it's not an original 60's duo sonic for 150 euros, right?

Purplehaze19x

I got the impression he was talking about a '90's Mexican Duo, but if not, than thers not much difference. the bridge is the only thing i can think of.. but you did say it had a toggle on the lower horn, so yeah i believe its the Mexican '90s Duo.

will_s

150 euros is a low price for a original indeed, so i kind of figured out that it couldn't be an original.

does anyone have any experience playing the small scale neck? how does it feel?

Aug

will_s said: 150 euros is a low price for a original indeed, so i kind of figured out that it couldn't be an original.
does anyone have any experience playing the small scale neck? how does it feel?

it's teh SEX!!1

will_s

how much did a new duo-sonic reissue cost?

Seymourdimazio

i have just spent $150 on a duo-sonic re-issue, i think it was made in about 1992-3 and it has a shorter scale-length than my mustang, it also has different selector switches, although you can get them with the same switches. the main differences is the bridge, although this is not a problem. i think 150 euros is good value if it is in good condition.

will_s

i already bought the guitar and got it for 100 euros. it's in good shape, only the selector switch is a bit loose and needs to be put in so it doesn't move around. the pickups are better than i expected and i like the les paul like pickup selector on the lower horn, it's very easy to use.

BanditGuitarist1

pics please!

will_s

this is the only picture i've taken so far, this is how i found it. right now the switch is being repaired in the shop.

BanditGuitarist1

THATS ONE BEAUTIFUL GUITAR!

Aug

that geetar needs two Seymour Duncan Hot For Strat pups and some robroe covers, with an Aug W/B/W pickguard...then...and only then, will it be HOT!!1

SawaotheBuster

Awesome...I havn't seen or played a Duo-sonic, but like all the other obscure fenders, it is out of my reach...DAMN Strats and Teles

will_s

this one has the 22,5 inch scale, it plays like a dream. it's extremely light too.

I might change the pickups but to decide i'll have to play it with my band first to really see what it's capable of.

any pickups combination suggestions are welcome

seymour duncan has this antiquity series with remakes of duo sonic pickups. anyone know if they are good (probably expensive)?

http://www.seymourduncan.com/products/antiquity.shtml

BanditGuitarist1

JB Jr bridge,Cool Rail Neck?

landon

ive got one just like that but with two white pickups and i want to sell or trade it so any ones intrested let me know