This baby was first introduced to us in mid 1956, the original Duosonic (two pickups) were Fender’s 3/4 size, student model, 22.5″ short scale beginners guitars.
With the switch in the middle position, the two pickups are in series, giving a humbucking pickup type sound. These short scale student models were made to the same [...]
This is a picture (not of my 1959 Fender Duo Sonic(pre-CBS)) but of one that I found on-line. Unfortunately, I have lost the tail piece cover and the volume and tone knobs. The 1964 Duo Sonic Manual is a blast to look at, check out those beatnik guys dancing around on the front page!
This guitar [...]
This is the guitar that I have is to play more Rock and Roll tunes on. It’s a lot lighter then the RD Artist but heavier then the Fender Duo Sonic. The width of the neck is right in between both of the other ones. The intonation is perfect for the Ozzie stuff but it’s [...]
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