Flagship Semi-Hollow Performance: Elegant European Design Meets Classic Maritime Style
The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the iconic Duesenberg StarPlayer TV in the deeply sophisticated Narvik Blue finish. Standing as the definitive flagship instrument of the Duesenberg legacy, the StarPlayer TV is universally revered by elite touring professionals and studio sessions players alike for its flawless intonation, highly expressive custom hardware, and an expansive acoustic-electric voice. It is a stunning, meticulously engineered instrument designed to deliver maximum performance across any stage or studio tracking session.
The acoustic soul of the StarPlayer TV relies on an expertly constructed single-cutaway semi-hollow body architecture. Combining a premium laminated Spruce top with flamed Maple back and sides, this design features an open, traditional F-hole paired with a solid center sustain block. This structural configuration yields the perfect dual-nature response: the complex, airy resonance and woody midrange depth of an acoustic instrument, balanced by the feedback resistance, sustain, and immediate tracking speed of a solidbody guitar. From pristine jazz lines to high-gain indie rock rhythm tracks, it remains remarkably controlled and articulate.
The Narvik Blue Sophistication
Named after the historic, deep-water northern fjords, the Narvik Blue finish is a stunning, non-metallic opaque slate-blue that exudes a refined mid-century European aesthetic. Paired with a cream multi-ply body binding, a brilliant gold-sparkle pickguard, and Duesenberg's signature step-motifs engraved into the custom hardware, this finish sits as a stark, timeless alternative to traditional sunbursts. It provides an immediate air of premium, boutique authority the moment it leaves its hardshell case.
Proprietary Electronics Matrix: GrandVintage & Domino P90
Unlocking the StarPlayer TV's legendary sonic spectrum is an incredibly versatile, proprietary pickup duo configured for maximum clean definition and overdriven punch. In the neck position, the Duesenberg Domino P90 single-coil serves up rich, glassy, and exceptionally transparent low-end warmth. In the bridge position, the GrandVintage Humbucker provides wide-open vintage chime, stinging midrange focus, and immaculate note separation under heavy tube saturation. The magic is amplified in the middle position selector wiring, which filters out specific low-end frequencies from the humbucker signal to deliver a beautifully scooped, phase-coherent hybrid tone that slices cleanly through complex mix layers.
Boutique Utility & Player Comparative Space
This premium instrument excels in Indie Rock, Americana, Roots-Rock, Blues, and high-level Studio Session tracking. For discerning guitarists evaluating the shop's selection, the StarPlayer TV provides a highly unique tactile and structural alternative to a Gibson Custom Shop ES-335, a Gretsch G6659 Players Edition Broadkaster, or a premium thin-line build, pairing an accessible 25.5-inch scale length with ultra-precise German manufacturing standards.
Best For: Classic Rock, Indie Rock, Blues, Worship, Studio Session Work
Tone Profile: Articulate, Dynamic, Chimey, Open, Balanced Vintage Warmth
Compare To: Gibson ES-335 Block, Gretsch Players Edition Center Block, PRS Custom 22 Semi-Hollow
Sanctuary Expert Note: The Starplayer TV is a masterclass in functional design. The real magic is the middle position on the 3-way toggle—it uses a custom wiring layout that trims low-end frequencies from the humbucker, serving up an insanely clear, sparkling tone that sits beautifully in an ambient or complex live mix.
Photos are of one from our inventory, SN 242306, individual color shade and natural grain patterns will vary from guitar to guitar.
Neck
Type: Set-in 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: Premium Indian Rosewood, radius 305 mm / 12"
Inlays: Pearloid Dots
Frets: 22 Jumbo 2.8 x 1.0 mm
Scale length: 648 mm / 25.5"
Truss rod: Steel dual-action
Headstock: Black Veneer
Body
Type: Semi-Hollow with Sustain Block, Single F-Hole
Top Wood: Laminated Spruce
Back and Sides: Laminated Flamed Maple
Dimensions: 46 x 34 cm / 18.11" x 13.38"
Height: 4.5 cm / 1.8"
Binding: Cream Multi-ply
Pickguard: Gold Sparkle Custom
Finish: High-durability PUR lacquer, Opaque Narvik Blue
Hardware
Tuners: Duesenberg Z-Tuners with "Art Diego" Buttons
Bridge: Duesenberg Steel Saddle Bridge
Tremolo: Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe Tremola
Strap pins: Duesenberg Standard
Hardware finish: Premium Nickel Plated
Strings: Duesenberg Custom 10/50 (010-013-017-028-042-050)
Electronics
Pickup (neck): Duesenberg Domino P90
Pickup (bridge): Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker
Wiring: 1 Master Volume, 1 Master Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector Switch
Accessories
Case: Duesenberg Custom Line Hardshell Case (included)
Tools: All required allen keys (included)
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