Fender add new models to their Offset lineup and re-introduce their Duo-Sonic guitar. The new Duo-Sonic HS is a modernized version of a student-turned-classic instrument originally released in 1956 with extra twists, some extra features and some cool new colours. The HS refers to the Humbucker & Singlecoil pickup combination whereas the standard Duo-Sonic has two Singlecoils…
The Fender Duo-Sonic HS has a shorter, more compact 24″ scale length unlike other Fender guitars. Because of that it has a different tone, the notes are conveniently closer together to help with chord voicing and playability. The 9.5″ radius fingerboard with C-shape neck profile gives a lot of control over the fingerboard as well as the medium jumbo frets. In terms of tonal versatility the Duo-Sonic HS has a coil-split in the bridge pickup so you’re getting the best of the singlecoil sound in the humbucking pickup. Unlike the vintage Duo-Sonic from the 1950’s the HS has a six-saddle hardtail bridge with string-through body so stays in tune with great intonation.
Packed with attitude, the 2016 Fender Offset lineup is for artists who aren’t afraid to defy definition. The Duo-Sonic guitar delivers the giant sound of three-chord rebellion. Plug it in, turn it up and create something new.
- Body wood: Alder
- Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
- Body Shape: Duo-Sonic™
- Neck Material: Maple
- Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane
- Neck Shape: “C” Shape
- Scale Length: 24″ (610 mm)
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 9.5″ (241 mm)
- Number of Frets: 22
- Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
- Nut Material: Synthetic Bone
- Nut Width: 1.650″ (42 mm)
- Position Inlays: Aged white dot
- Truss Rod: Standard
- Bridge Pickup: Duo-Sonic™ Humbucker
- Neck Pickup: Duo-Sonic™ Single-coil
- Pickup configuration: HS
- Switching: 3-Position Toggle: Position 1. Bridge Pickup, Position 2. Bridge And Neck Pickups, Position 3. Neck Pickup
- Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone (with Push/Pull Coil Select Feature)
- Bridge: 6-Saddle Strings-Through-Body Strat Hardtail with Bent Steel Saddles
- Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome
- Tuning Machines: Fender Standard Cast/Sealed
- Pickguard: 3-Ply Mint Green
- Control Knobs: Knurled Flat-Top
- Switch Tip: Chrome
- Neck Plate: 4-Bolt
- Colors: Daphne Blue, Surf Green, Black
- Strings: Fender® USA, NPS, (.010-.046 Gauges)
- Country manufactured: Mexico