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With the debut of the Julietta baritone guitar, Duesenberg has distilled its uncompromising dedication to precise craftsmanship into a bolt-on beauty that marries premium appointments with versatile tone tools for a rock-solid foundation to forge your extended-scale sound. Three carefully selected tonewoods ? alder, maple, and Indian rosewood ? merge with a 4-bolt construction, 1-piece neck, and flexible suite of tone-crafting electronics, ensuring no sound is out of reach. Its 28-inch baritone scale and 24-fret range elevate these possibilities by accommodating countless tuning and sound-shaping possibilities that simply would not work on a conventional scale. Guitarists at Sweetwater have been especially impressed with Deusenberg’s commitment to quality engineering, developing everything from hardware and tuners to pickups and electronics in-house, guaranteeing sonic and aesthetic fluidity for an unwavering base of aural discovery that marks your entry into bona fide Duesenberg design.





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Rock-solid yet flexible foundations





The distinctive verticality of Duesenberg’s creative output ? from basic ideation to fully assembled instruments ? uniquely enables them to bolster the sonic parity of every part of the Julietta with one another, and they’ve spared no effort in supplying a solid foundation. Its alder body anchors its tonal profile, resulting in clear, full-bodied sound across the spectrum that balances snappy attacks and enduring sustain with excellent articulation and a slightly scooped EQ curve that emphasizes upper mids. A maple neck imbues your sound with warmth and brightness that complement alder’s natural presence. Meanwhile, the Indian rosewood fingerboard imparts a shimmering, glassy veneer to your output, facilitating flexible expression and crystalline articulation that reinforce lows and tames any harsh, hissing tones but won’t compromise its full-spectrum clarity.





Serial 234680


Serial 234680


Heritage sound meets modern malleability





Considering the Julietta’s malleable yet focused foundations, Duesenberg intentionally selected pickups to support flexible sonic exploration without sacrificing the character of their spectacularly voiced pickups. The Julietta boasts an unconventional but fitting dyad of tone-crafting tools: a Domino P-90 in the neck and a Grand Vintage Humbucker in the bridge. Decades of research by Duesenberg founder Dieter Golsdorf resulted in the development of the Domino, marrying iconic P-90-style tones with a humbucker cover to support use in a multitude of guitars, including reinforcing the distinct profile of a baritone. The Grand Vintage ? inspired by classic PAF-type pickups ? delivers a bold array of tones with reactivity and heft in spades, alongside uncompromising control and incisive trebles. These award-winning pickups are complemented by a 5-way pickup selector and singular Tone and Volume controls, supporting detailed sound shaping sans the clutter, leading to straightforward tone control and eye-catching style.





Comfort, style, and total tonal access





Boasting a Classic “D”-shaped profile, the Julietta offers a satisfying in-hand feel while accommodating players of countless styles with comfort. Its 4-bolt design and sculpted cut-away work in concert to support unfettered access to all 24 frets across its fingerboard’s 12-inch radius and formidable 28-inch scale. Thanks to the 1-piece maple neck, resonance and sustain are substantially bolstered to support the sonic possibilities of its tonewoods and pickups, and these properties are augmented using their house-made aluminum Wrapper Tailpiece, steel-saddle bridge, and Z-Tuners. Plus, the Standard strap pins are compatible with numerous styles of strap locks, providing practical support from the studio to the stage.





Serial 234680


Serial 234680


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 Julietta Baritone Electric Guitar Features:


Streamlined design provides straightforward tone with premier appointments for flexible sounds that won’t compromise on character


28-inch baritone scale painless accommodates dropped tunings and other configurations distinct to an extended scale for expanded sound-shaping potential


Alder body delivers resounding sustain with clarity in every register for comprehensive sonic exploration


Maple neck imparts warmth and brightness to tones throughout the spectrum


Indian rosewood fingerboard means glassy veneer without sacrificing articulation


One-piece neck and 4-bolt construction increase sustain to extend your playing and presence


Premium electronics comprising Domino P-90 neck pickup, Grand Vintage bridge humbucker, 5-way pickup selector, and master Tone/Volume controls mean straightforward, versatile sound


House-made Z-Tuners, Wrapper aluminum tailpiece, and steel-saddle bridge keep sounds reliably in tune for long-haul performance in any scenario