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Up for sale, a 1964 Fender Duo-Sonic II in 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. A first year example of the Duo Sonic II model and one of very few produced, this instrument is a true Pre-CBS Fender with a feature set consistent with the '64 model year including gray bobbin pickups, single line Kluson tuners, clay dot inlay, an L-prefix neck plate, and a wide bevel white pearloid pickguard.
The guitar offers a clear acoustic voice that’s resonant and authoritative, with plenty of sparkle and cut on tap via the pair of gray bobbin alnico magnet single coil pickups. These pickups are essentially wound identically to a concurrently-produced Strat pickup, with the only difference being the flat pole piece design. Both pickups are robust and bouncy, with a sweet, lively character and smooth midrange. This Duo-Sonic also features a pair of On/Off/On switches, enabling slinky out-of-phase tonalities when in their innermost or outermost points. Featherweight at 6lbs 7oz, this Duo-Sonic II has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .805” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, clay dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, leveled and crowned
-Scale Length: 24”
-Nut: 1 1/2”
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe single-line
-Serialization: L-prefix serial on neck plate
-Factory Markings: October, 1964 date stamp on neck heel
Body Specs:
-Pickups: Gray bobbin single coil x2
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to the 40th week of 1964
-Hardware: Hardtail bridge with threaded saddles, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply white pearloid pickguard, pointer knobs
The gloss Dakota Red finish exhibits horizontal lacquer checking, buckle rash on the back, and various small dings and scuffs, largely concentrated along the perimeter of the slab body. The neck profile gloss has been worn to a smooth satin, lightning fast in the palm.
A vintage black tolex hardshell case is included. The case features functional latches, the original handle, and clean black leather ends, painted white on the underside.
The guitar offers a clear acoustic voice that’s resonant and authoritative, with plenty of sparkle and cut on tap via the pair of gray bobbin alnico magnet single coil pickups. These pickups are essentially wound identically to a concurrently-produced Strat pickup, with the only difference being the flat pole piece design. Both pickups are robust and bouncy, with a sweet, lively character and smooth midrange. This Duo-Sonic also features a pair of On/Off/On switches, enabling slinky out-of-phase tonalities when in their innermost or outermost points. Featherweight at 6lbs 7oz, this Duo-Sonic II has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 11-49 strings, low action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple
-Shape: Slender C, measuring .805” 1st fret, .980” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Brazilian rosewood, 7 1/4” radius, clay dot inlay
-Frets: Slender, leveled and crowned
-Scale Length: 24”
-Nut: 1 1/2”
-Tuners: Kluson Deluxe single-line
-Serialization: L-prefix serial on neck plate
-Factory Markings: October, 1964 date stamp on neck heel
Body Specs:
-Pickups: Gray bobbin single coil x2
-Harness: Untouched solder, Stackpole pots date to the 40th week of 1964
-Hardware: Hardtail bridge with threaded saddles, control plate
-Plastics: Three-ply white pearloid pickguard, pointer knobs
The gloss Dakota Red finish exhibits horizontal lacquer checking, buckle rash on the back, and various small dings and scuffs, largely concentrated along the perimeter of the slab body. The neck profile gloss has been worn to a smooth satin, lightning fast in the palm.
A vintage black tolex hardshell case is included. The case features functional latches, the original handle, and clean black leather ends, painted white on the underside.
