These might not be the new guitar of choice in these tough economic times but if you've got the dough, or can sell some gear to get it, and you're in the market for a class A roots / rock tone, you may want to check out Dusenberg Guitars. Fans of Mike Campbell (from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) know the rich and diverse sounds these guitars are capable of delivering. Duesenberg has even released a a Mike Campbell signature model (image to the left) that sounds killer and is not too tough on the eyes with it's art-deco chrome hardware and classic retro paint job.
Founded by Dieter Gölsdorf, Duesenberg make guitars that have a vintage look, feel and sound, but with a focus on expert craftsmanship and quality. Having done a thorough study of vintage guitar construction Gölsdorf, brings forth a modern product that uses all the best aspects of classic vintage guitar parts and construction methods.
Models Include: * Starplayer TV
A single cutaway archtop with a single f-hole, P90 pickup in the neck and a Humbucker in the bridge, 3 pickup toggle, master tone & volume (Option to add on: Bigsby & piezo bridge)
* Starplayer TV 'Outlaw'
The TV 'Outlaw' is the upgraded model of the Starplayer TV, that comes with the option to add additional finishes
* Imperial
Same construction as the Starplayer TV but includes a multi-tone switch
* Double Cat
Semi-Hollowbody, 2x asymmetric cut-away , 1x classic "cat's eye" style f-hole, P90 in neck & Humbucker in bridge, 3 way pickup toggle, master tone & volume (Option to add on: Bigsby & piezo bridge)
* Double Cat 12
Semi-hollowbody, twelve string model, 2x asymmetric cut-away, 1x classic "cat's eye" style f-hole, P90 in neck & Humbucker in bridge, 3 way pickup toggle, master tone & volume.
* Carl Carlton signature model
Semi-hollowbody, 1x classic "cat's eye" style f-hole, P90 in neck & Humbucker in bridge, 3 way pickup toggle, master tone & volume, Bigsby
* Starplayer Special
Solid body arch top with 1x cut-away, P90 in neck & Humbucker in bridge, 3 way pickup toggle, master tone & volume.
* V-Caster
Solid body, 1x cut-away, 3 single coils, 3 way pickup toggle, master tone. & volume (Optio to add on a strat type trem bar)
* The 49er
Solid body, arch top, x cut-away, P90 in neck & Humbucker in bridge, 3 way pickup toggle, master tone & volume
* Rocket
Flying V, Solid body with 2 humbuckers, 3 way pickup toggle, master tone & volume. (Option to add on: Bigsby)
The first Rocket was designed in the standard symmetrical flying V due to copyright issues with Gibson it had to be changed.
These might not be the new guitar of choice in these tough economic times but if you've got the dough, or can sell some gear to get it, and you're in the market for a class A roots / rock tone, you may want to check out Dusenberg Guitars. Fans of Mike Campbell (from Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers) know the rich and diverse sounds these guitars are capable of delivering. Duesenberg has even released a a Mike Campbell signature model (image to the left) that sounds killer and is not too tough on the eyes with it's art-deco chrome hardware and classic retro paint job.
