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Pick up the Duesenberg Falken solidbody electric guitar if you crave a versatile sonic machine that can stand up to the rigors of the road. Imbued with classic Duesenberg design, this guitar starts with a solid alder body and extends its sonic playing field to you through a one-piece maple neck and Indian rosewood fingerboard. Plek’d to perfection, the Falken will lend an inspirational touch to your playing while its versatile Split/King pickups take off into the troposphere. Whether you crave single-coil tones or true humbucker vibes, these pickups can handle both, thanks to two distinct modes. A Radiator Tremola, a descendant of the company’s famous Diamond Deluxe Vibrato, offers an extra layer of sonic expansion and silky-smooth action. Gold-finished hardware completes the package and Duesenberg Z-Tuners keep your tuning rock-solid while you hit the stage.





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At its core, the Duesenberg Falken possesses a solid alder body, a one-piece maple set neck, and an Indian rosewood fingerboard that ties everything together. But that’s just the start. Duesenberg outfitted the Falken with appointments that make it soar sonically while remaining dauntless in the face of tough touring conditions. Its unique body shape and alder tonewood facilitate instant response, tremendous sustain, and exceptional feedback resistance. One touch of the fingerboard, and you’re sure to notice the silky smoothness not only of the rosewood but of the plek’d frets. The combination of perfectly level frets, comfortable Medium “D” neck shape, and a 12-inch radius set you up to cut through the air with sonic superiority. Additionally, an exciting Radiator Tremola makes for no-fuss bends, quick string changes, and exceptional intonation. Users can turn the tremolo arm freely for 360 degrees and adjust it to their preferred angle and length. Your Duesenberg, your way!





Daring Duesenberg design





Just as Duesenberg has an eye for the electrical and component level design of its guitars, the company assigns equal importance to the optical allure. As for the Falken, it benefits from an artistic design that takes cues from the geometrical three steps in nearly every curve, shape, and inlay. The Falken also boasts gold-plated hardware, made to shine and age with grace for the duration of its life. However, for those who wish to prevent this natural aging process, a simple cleaning of the hardware will keep time’s encroaching charm at bay.





Fly high with the sovereign Split/Kings





More than just two pickups, the Duesenberg Split/Kings that occupy the heart of the Falken are among the more innovative and versatile pickups you’ll come across. Duesenberg accomplished this sonic magic by extending a real single-coil to a full humbucker. At the flick of a switch, a fine-tuned separate coil dials you into your choice of tone. Not to be confused with a regular split-humbucker, these pickups house the bones of full-size single-coils that can stand on their own. Sweetwater guitarists find the Split/King pickups hone in on maximum versatility with tons of killer tone. Plus, you can raise and lower the pickup mode switches using a small elevator mechanism on the guitar for an even sleeker look.





Duesenberg: the 6-string pride of Deutschland





Founded by German guitar designer Dieter Golsdorf in 1989, Duesenberg guitars represent a multinational mixing pot of American art deco aesthetics, hot-rod heritage, and exacting German engineering. Duesenberg’s utterly distinctive instruments ? affectionately dubbed “Doozys” by their adherents ? gleam with proprietary parts and pickups that merge the daring appointments of the early electric guitar age with the pinpoint precision of modern manufacturing excellence. From the iconic Starplayer semi-hollow guitars to basses, lap steels, and beyond, every Duesenberg that Sweetwater carries embodies consummate artisanship. Fittingly, this unerring dedication has attracted more than a few luminaries, including the likes of Bob Dylan, Joe Walsh, Mike Campbell, John Mayer, and Tom Bukovac. For the musician who demands superlative performance, idiosyncratic innovation, and master-level musical detail in equal measure, only a Doozy will do.





Duesenberg Falken Solidbody Electric Guitar Features:


Solid alder body guitar with instant response and tons of sustain


One-piece set maple neck with Medium "D" neck carve


Indian rosewood fingerboard with smooth Plek'd frets for enhanced playability


Built to withstand the rigors of touring


Dual Split/King pickups can go from true single-coils to true humbuckers with the flick of a switch


Raise and lower the pickup mode switches in the body of the guitar via the elevator mechanism


Radiator Tremola keeps killer qualities from Diamond Deluxe Vibrato and rocks with silky smooth action and stability


Z-Tuners contribute to rock-solid tuning


Gold-plated hardware and geometric 3-step design give this guitar a stunning appearance