![]() This guitar certainly punches above its weight.Ī great guitar with so much potential, this is a must have for any collection. Fender Duo Sonic 1961 4,995.00 Make and Model: Fender Duo Sonic Year: Late 1961/early 1962. The neck feels comfortable and easy to play, the no-frills nature of the electronics yields a classy tone. The guitar comes with its correct hardshell case.Įven though this is a short scale guitar (22.5”) and aimed at students, there is no doubt that these are well made instruments. Interestingly the pot dates are wwith the pickup stamps reading April 1964. The plastics and hardware show the passing of time but have not been abused.Įlectrically everything looks correct. The neck (made of a lovely piece of birdseye maple), fretboard and frets are in great shape with the finish having worn into a comfortable surface. Its all original with the exception of the two switches and. It has a great playing neck with great frets. The finish is quite beaten up but the colour is still vivid. 1965 Fender Duo Sonic II in its original RED finish. Fender’s history regarding alternative body woods is vague to say the least but there is no doubt that during this period they were experimenting with mahogany and korina, in all probability due to Leo Fender having access to some cheap stock. This, combined with the rare mahogany body makes for quite a combination. A vintage original from the mid-sixties, Duo-Sonic prices have been really climbing of late, as players everywhere. The cherry finish is in fact the top colour from candy apple red without the metallic undercoat. This guitar is in used but cool and original condition. Released in June of 1956, the Duo Sonic went through a few changes alongside its stable mates and found favour with players as diverse as John McLaughlin, David Byrne, Patti Smith and of course Jimi Hendrix when he was backing the Isley Brothers. Fender Antiqua Telecaster, 1978, 47 Fender Bass, 1965, 48 Fender Bass VI, 1963. All original too.įrom the beginnings of the company, Leo had seen that student models were a way to keep his instruments in players’ hands as they progressed. This is the rarest Duosonic out there from this period and is a mahogany body, translucent red variant. South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands GBP £Ī 1964 Fender Duo Sonic anyone? And not just any old 1964 Duo-sonic.You're currently viewing prices in USD $. Fender Duo Sonic Spaghetti Pre CBS decal Silkscreened type Ephemera 35.00 5.30 shipping SPONSORED Mid 1950s Fender Stratocaster Volume 3 Spoke Knob Pre-CBS Fullerton era 150.00 7.50 shipping or Best Offer SPONSORED Vintage 1975/76 Fender stratocaster guitar pickup old grey bottom part 6.38 K NR 79.
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