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Fender Offset Series Duo-Sonic Torino Red 2017

Fender Offset Series Duo-Sonic Torino Red 2017

Fender Offset Duo-Sonic, torino red, made in Mexico 2017. It's cute, right? The Duo-Sonic launched in the mid fifties as a 'student' model short scale instrument. They enjoyed wide acclaim a few decades later amongst grunge and alternative/indie players; there's a certain simple charm about them that's very appealing. The Duo-Sonic differ from a Mustang in that it has a fixed bridge; a handy little quirk as those Mustang tremolos can take a bit of managing. These 'Offset Series' models have a 'modern' neck shape: 42mm nut like a Strat and a  9.5" radius, paired with the trademark 24" scale. It's an easy player and the lightweight slimline body is very comfy. Tone-wise, the neck pickup delivers a plonky, warm dark tone that's full of offset-charm, while the modded rails HB in the bridge adds a whole new dimension of crunchy driven tones with a heap of midrange. The classic 60s style torino red and mint green combo is loveable too; as I said: it's cute, right?

Model: Fender Offset Series Duo-Sonic
Made: Mexico, 2017 (serial MX17862575)
Finish: torino red, 3-ply mint green guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with pao ferro board, 24" scale, 9.5" radius
Weight: 3.135kg
Mods: bridge pickup replaced
Pickups: Fender Duo-Sonic single coil (neck), unknown model rails style HB (bridge)
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has a minor mark on the end. Neck is clean and smooth, no major marks. The back has a couple of light scuffs and surface scratches, no major marks. The sides are pretty clean, no major marks. The front has a couple of scuffs on the shoulder and some light play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition (8.5/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, intonation is good, neck is straight, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have very minor wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.

$117.03

Original: $334.38

-65%
Fender Offset Series Duo-Sonic Torino Red 2017

$334.38

$117.03
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Description

Fender Offset Duo-Sonic, torino red, made in Mexico 2017. It's cute, right? The Duo-Sonic launched in the mid fifties as a 'student' model short scale instrument. They enjoyed wide acclaim a few decades later amongst grunge and alternative/indie players; there's a certain simple charm about them that's very appealing. The Duo-Sonic differ from a Mustang in that it has a fixed bridge; a handy little quirk as those Mustang tremolos can take a bit of managing. These 'Offset Series' models have a 'modern' neck shape: 42mm nut like a Strat and a  9.5" radius, paired with the trademark 24" scale. It's an easy player and the lightweight slimline body is very comfy. Tone-wise, the neck pickup delivers a plonky, warm dark tone that's full of offset-charm, while the modded rails HB in the bridge adds a whole new dimension of crunchy driven tones with a heap of midrange. The classic 60s style torino red and mint green combo is loveable too; as I said: it's cute, right?

Model: Fender Offset Series Duo-Sonic
Made: Mexico, 2017 (serial MX17862575)
Finish: torino red, 3-ply mint green guard
Body: alder
Neck: maple with pao ferro board, 24" scale, 9.5" radius
Weight: 3.135kg
Mods: bridge pickup replaced
Pickups: Fender Duo-Sonic single coil (neck), unknown model rails style HB (bridge)
Case: none

Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. Headstock has a minor mark on the end. Neck is clean and smooth, no major marks. The back has a couple of light scuffs and surface scratches, no major marks. The sides are pretty clean, no major marks. The front has a couple of scuffs on the shoulder and some light play wear on the guard and top horn. Overall: very good condition (8.5/10).

Playing condition notes: Action is low, intonation is good, neck is straight, truss rod works. All electrics tested and working properly. Frets have very minor wear, 9/10 for fret life left. Wearing fresh 11/49 Moonshiners strings.

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