![]() ![]() The medium jumbo frets make bends and vibrato extremely easy to pull off, compared to the smaller frets you’ll find on vintage fenders. The neck shape is very comfortable, and the shorter scale makes chording really easy. It’s hard to find a complaint when playing this guitar. They really do offer a different sound and experience for those who like to stand out. ![]() This guitar sounds quite unique when compared to your traditional Tele or Strat, and that’s why these have remained popular with fans of the offset Fenders for so long. The Duo-Sonic pickups are clear and punchy, and take drive pedals very well. The frets here are completely shiny and clean, and there are no sharp edges to be found. It’s not uncommon to have dirty frets that need polishes, or even some sharp edges on frets when buying guitars in the “budget” category. The fretwork from the factory is excellent. Having 6 separate saddles also makes sure that you can give each string the proper intonation and string height unlike the 3 saddles that Telecasters and some other Fender models have. The bent steel saddles give a bit of a vintage feel, and sound great. While they do work well the included tuners would likely be the easiest and most beneficial upgrade as far as hardware goes. The hardtail bridge and bent steel saddles provide excellent stability and sustain. We’ve found the volume and tone controls to be very responsive and smooth. All of the Player Series models this year appear to be going with the choice of Alder. It’s balanced, resonant, and has a bit of an upper-midrange focus. Tone WoodsĪlder has been the most popular choice for Fender bodies since the late 50’s, and is an overall great choice for guitars. Straight out of the box the setup feels pretty great for a new guitar, and will require very little maintenance. This Duo-Sonic was no exception, and feels like a professional grade instrument. If you’ve played any of the other Player Series guitars of the past couple years, you probably know that they are a big step up from the Mexican standard series from prior years.
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