The Duesenberg Starplayer TV is a semi-hollow electric guitar designed to deliver incredible tonal versatility, impeccable craftsmanship, and a unique vintage-meets-modern aesthetic. From its high-gloss laminated spruce top to the stunning flamed maple back, this instrument is built for players who demand both style and performance. Whether you're looking for smooth jazz tones, crisp blues, or high-energy rock, the Starplayer TV offers a dynamic playing experience that stands out on any stage.
The elegant high-gloss black headstock features Duesenberg's ultra-precise Z-Tuners, designed for effortless tuning and enhanced durability. These tuners allow players to neatly hide sharp string ends inside the shaft, preventing case or gig bag damage while ensuring a maintenance-free experience.
For ultimate playability, the Duesenberg Starplayer TV undergoes the Plek process, ensuring a perfectly leveled fretboard with unmatched precision. This allows for an ultra-low action while keeping every note clear and buzz-free. The hand-polished frets and carefully rounded fretboard edges provide an exceptionally smooth playing feel, making this guitar one of the most comfortable in its class.
Duesenberg’s custom GrandVintage Humbucker (bridge) and Domino P90 (neck) pickups provide a distinct, articulate, and versatile tone that can cut through any mix. The specialized three-way switching system features a unique middle position that filters specific low-end frequencies from the humbucker, creating a more open and funky sound—perfect for players who need flexibility across multiple genres.
Duesenberg’s Diamond Deluxe Tremola is a modern reimagining of a classic vibrato system, offering buttery smooth operation, outstanding tuning stability, and easy string changes. Built with high-quality needle and nylon bearings, this tremolo system provides unparalleled response and reliability, making it the perfect choice for expressive players who love dynamic pitch control.
The semi-hollow body with a center block enhances the guitar’s resonance while reducing unwanted feedback, making it ideal for both clean tones and high-gain settings. The combination of a laminated spruce top and flamed maple back provides a rich, warm, and articulate sound that stands out in any mix.
With a 25.5" scale length, the Starplayer TV offers a snappy response, well-defined bass frequencies, and a tight, responsive feel that makes bending and articulation effortless.
Duesenberg uses high-quality nickel hardware across the Starplayer TV, delivering a warm and elegant sheen that ages naturally over time. From the three-step headstock curves to the intricately shaped output jack, every detail is carefully crafted to reflect Duesenberg’s commitment to excellence.
Equipped with Duesenberg Custom 10/50 factory strings, this guitar provides a tight, punchy bass response while keeping the higher strings easy to bend and articulate.
For those looking for something extra, Duesenberg offers special edition models of the Starplayer TV:
- Duo-Tone Edition – Featuring a metallic-finished top and headstock, aged white sides and back, and custom black & gold pickguards for a striking aesthetic.
- Starplayer TV+ Piezo – Adds a Piezo pickup inside the bridge, activated via a switch on the pickguard, allowing for blended acoustic-style tones perfect for fingerpicking or increased clarity. Available in high-gloss black.
Every Starplayer TV comes with a Duesenberg Custom Line Case, designed to protect your guitar in any environment. Built with true flight case quality, this case is as rugged as it is stylish, ensuring your instrument stays safe whether you’re on tour or heading to a local gig.
SPECIFICATIONS
Neck
- Type: Set Neck, 1-piece Maple
- Width: 42.5 mm / 1.67" (nut), 52 mm / 2.05" (12th fret)
- Thickness: 21 mm / 0.8" (1st fret), 24 mm / 0.95" (12th fret)
- Shape: Medium D
- Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood, radius 305 mm / 12"
- Inlays: Cream dots
- Frets: 22 Jumbo 2.8 x 1.0 mm
- Scale length: 648 mm / 25.5"
- Trussrod: Steel dual-action
- Headstock: Black
Body
- Type: Semi-hollow with sustain block, bent sides, f-hole
- Top: Laminated spruce
- Back, sides: Laminated flamed maple
- Dimensions: 46 x 34 cm / 18.11" x 13.38"
- Height (sides): 4.5 cm / 1.8"
- Binding: Cream
- Pickguard: Sparkle, Black/Gold Custom or nickel-plated brass (depending on the model)
- Finish: PUR lacquer (Polyester used on Sparkle, Pearl, and Pearloid tops). Back and sides Trans-Black, except for special models.
Hardware
- Tuners: Duesenberg Z-Tuners
- Bridge: Duesenberg Steel Saddle Bridge
- Tailpiece: Duesenberg Aluminum Stop Tailpiece (non-trem models only)
- Vibrato System: Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe Tremola (trem models only)
- Strap pins: Duesenberg Standard (Straplock compatible)
- Hardware finish: Nickel
- Strings: Duesenberg Custom 10/50 (010-013-017-028-042-050)
Electrics
- Pickup (neck): Duesenberg Domino P90
- Pickup (bridge): Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker
- Wiring: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector
Special Models
- Outlaw: Skai-leather on top and headstock, nickel pickguard
- Gold-Top: Cream pickguard and cream pickup rings
- Pearl models: Pearl mosaic on top and headstock, nickel pickguard
- TV+: Piezo bridge, stainless steel pickguard, multi-tone pot
Accessories
- Case: Custom Line Case (included)
- Tools: All required Allen keys (included)