Art Deco Aesthetics Meets Uncompromising German Engineering
The Guitar Sanctuary is proud to present the brand-new 2026 finish: the Duesenberg Starplayer TV Phonic in Balboa Pearl Red. Featuring elegant gold hardware, custom pickup covers, and a radiant Pearl Red finish, the Phonic represents the absolute pinnacle of Duesenberg's visual design and tonal sophistication.
Built with an arched spruce top paired with flamed maple back and sides, this semi-hollow acoustic body delivers exceptional resonance, woody airiness, and natural feedback resistance under gain. Every Phonic undergoes Micro-Calibrated Plek Processing prior to hand-finishing, guaranteeing flawless playability and razor-sharp intonation out of the custom hardcase.
Sanctuary Expert Analysis
Why We Love It: The Phonic isn't just a finish variation—it's an aesthetic and tonal step up. The Phonico-encased GrandVintage Humbucker and Domino P90 offer incredible clarity and wide-bandwidth dynamics that cut through any live or studio mix without harshness.
Tone Profile: Open, dynamic, chimey, and woody with tight low-end authority and glassy high-end harmonics.
Product Intelligence & Specifications:
- Best For: Studio Recording, Worship, Fusion, Modern Rock, Blues
- Neck Construction: 1-Piece Maple, Set Neck with Medium D Profile
- Fretboard: Indian Rosewood, 12" Radius with Custom Wing Inlays & Plek Fret Dressing
- Scale Length: 25.5" (648 mm)
- Top Wood: Arched Laminated Spruce with Bound F-Hole
- Back & Sides: Arched Laminated Flamed Maple with Sustain Center Block
- Neck Pickup: Duesenberg Phonico Domino P90
- Bridge Pickup: Duesenberg Phonico GrandVintage Humbucker
- Switching: 4-Way Rotary Pickup Selector Switch
- Hardware: Gold Duesenberg Radiator Tremola & Heavy-Duty Z-Tuners
- Protection: Duesenberg Custom Line Hardcase Included
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: Duesenberg Wing
Frets: 22 Jumbo 2.8 x 1.0 mm
Scale length: 648 mm / 25.5"
Trussrod: Steel dual-action
Headstock: Matching body color
Body
Type: Semi-hollow with sustain block, bent sides, f-hole
Top: Laminated Spruce, arched
Back: Laminated Maple, flat
Sides: Laminated Maple
Dimensions: 46 x 34 cm / 18.11" x 13.38"
Height (sides): 4.5 cm / 1.8"
Binding: Pearloid, 5-layer purfling
Pickguard: Custom Gold
Finish: PUR lacquer
Hardware
Tuners: Duesenberg Z-Tuners
Bridge: Duesenberg Steel Saddle Bridge
Vibrato System: Duesenberg Radiator Tremolo
Strap pins: Duesenberg Standard (Straplock compatible)
Hardware color: Gold
Factory Strings: Duesenberg Custom 10/50 (010-013-017-028-042-050)
Electronics
Pickup (neck): Duesenberg "Phonico" (P90 Domino)
Pickup (bridge): Duesenberg "Phonico" (GrandVintage Humbucker)
Wiring: 1 Volume, 1 Tone, 4-way Rotary Switch
Included Accessories
Case: Custom Line Case (included)
Tools: All required allen keys (included)
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