The Premium Disruption of the Classic Single-Cut Solidbody
The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the Duesenberg Fantom A in the elegant, vintage-inspired Aged White finish. As a definitive powerhouse in the Duesenberg solidbody universe, the Fantom A is engineered for players who demand the heavy, resonant punch of a classic single-cut instrument combined with the meticulous tolerances, proprietary hardware, and flawless playability that defines German lutherie. It is an assertive, premium tool built to dominate both high-gain rock stages and pristine studio sessions.
Constructed around a premium, solid mahogany body carved with a thick maple top, the Fantom A provides a robust acoustic foundation with incredible natural sustain and complex mid-range authority. Duesenberg has refined this timeless structural design by pairing it with a set mahogany neck and a premium, dark ebony fingerboard—delivering a lightning-fast transient response, crisp note articulation, and a sleek, modern feel under the fingers that outpaces traditional vintage alternatives.
The Aged White Vintage Aesthetic
This specific variant features an immaculate Aged White finish, offering a refined, historic cream patina that stands out beautifully under stage lighting without the artificial wear of modern relic processing. Wrapped in elegant custom multi-ply binding and accented with Duesenberg's signature Art Deco hardware accents, the Fantom A balances a clean, executive visual presence with an underlying raw rock-and-roll attitude.
Dual-Voiced High-Output Powerhouse: Grand Vintage & Crunchbucker
The tonal footprint of the Fantom A is meticulously calibrated through its custom pickup pairing. In the neck position, the legendary Duesenberg Grand Vintage Humbucker delivers smooth, wide-open warmth with a clear, bell-like top end that never becomes muddy. In the bridge position, the high-output Duesenberg Crunchbucker injects aggressive, punchy midrange drive and tight, compressed low-end response designed to slice through complex mixes with immense clarity. Controlled by a heavy-duty 3-way toggle switch, this combination yields everything from woody jazz textures to roaring, high-gain lead saturation.
- Best For: Hard Rock, Classic Rock, Blues-Rock, Arena Rock, Studio Session Work
- Tone Profile: Punchy, Aggressive Midrange, High-Output Definition, Deep Natural Sustain
- Compare To: Gibson Custom Shop Les Paul Standard Reissue, PRS McCarty 594 Singlecut, Heritage Custom Shop H-150
- Sanctuary Expert Note: If you love the weight and sustain of a classic American single-cut but are tired of sloppy tuning stability and muddy neck pickups, the Fantom A is your answer. The real magic here is the combination of the ebony fingerboard and the Crunchbucker in the bridge—it gives you all the thick rock-and-roll chunk you want, but with a faster tracking speed and top-end definition that standard PAF clones simply can't match.
Photos are of one from our inventory, SN 240152, individual color and grain will vary from guitar to guitar.
Neck
Type: Set Neck, 1-piece Mahogany
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: Premium Ebony, radius 305 mm / 12"
Inlays: Duesenberg Wing Inlays (Pearloid)
Frets: 22 Jumbo 2.8 x 1.0 mm
Scale length: 648 mm / 25.5"
Trussrod: Steel dual-action
Headstock: Aged White Matching
Body
Type: Solidbody
Top: Carved Solid Maple Top
Back, sides: Solid Mahogany
Binding: Multi-ply Custom Cream/Black
Pickguard: Aged White / Custom Black Accent (depending on configuration)
Finish: PUR Lacquer, Solid Aged White Body and Neck
Hardware
Tuners: Duesenberg Z-Tuners
Bridge: Duesenberg Steel Saddle Bridge
Tailpiece: Duesenberg Aluminum Stop Tailpiece
Strap pins: Duesenberg Standard (Straplock compatible)
Hardware finish: Premium Nickel Plated
Strings: Duesenberg Custom 10/50 (010-013-017-028-042-050)
Electronics
Pickup (neck): Duesenberg Grand Vintage Humbucker
Pickup (bridge): Duesenberg Crunchbucker
Wiring: 1 Master Volume, 1 Master Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector Toggle
Accessories
Case: Custom Duesenberg DFCASE Hardshell Case (included)
Tools: All required allen keys (included)
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