NOT A LES PAUL!...This Guitar is Something COMPLETELY Different!

[@sgt.grinch3299]

Those middle tones were outrageous. This guitar is a keeper.

[@thom5517]

Love the tones 😊

[@Baci302]

If you can afford it. lol

[@JakeTomphson1]

i agree, had mine for 11 years now^^

[@clarkbabin9799]

I've never owned a Duesenberg but friends who have swear by them. This guitar reminds me more of an arch top like the ones Gretscheck and Gibson produce. I've got to say this Duesenberg has a tone that sounds like it could play almost any style and excel at it. I've had a knockoff SG that had a Bigsby style temple. Had to retune after every song. I've not even seen any Bigsbys that I've tried on any guitar that was much better. This one seems to do well with staying tuned at the same time.

[@craiger2399]

I have the Starplayer Deluxe, and it is THE BEST made guitar I own. Feels like a precision instrument. Love it.

[@-GuitarZero]

My wife got me a Starplayer TV Outlaw for my 50th. I can say without hyperbole it is the finest musical instrument I've ever played. It's a distillation of everything I like from any other guitar. It's got a Fender Scale, Gibson radius and a set neck. DB was spot-on with the trem - it's so smooth I play the theme to "Better Call Saul" all day long loving those subtle warbles. The neck is comfortable and every single part is solid and you can feel the design intent as soon as you touch it. I have a bunch of guitars, more than a healthy collection. I looked at quite a few of them (Epi Dot, Gretsch Electromatic, and maybe even the Les Paul Special) and I'm pretty sure they won't get played again because the Dusenberg does what they do much better. EDIT: Just to add the neck is PLEK'ed as well.

[@guitarwolf666]

Hey Dan, I'm also going to check the Gretsch Electromatic out, bcause I need to own a semiacoustic guitar😅. The Starplayer is more the design I prefer and I love the sparkling color, but it's much more expensive than the Gretsch. Is it worth it though?

[@Navbee133]

The little details are really beautiful on this thing, I love the jack plate and truss cover, even the switch knob was great.

[@-GuitarZero]

I have a Dusenberg and the volume and tone knobs have weight. They feel substantial. The switch knob isn't plastic, it's solid metal.

[@KristopherCraig]

I really love the way you demonstrate the instruments on your channel. Simple, showing the tones of the instrument. Not showing off, but still playing with taste. This guitar sounds phenomenal

[@geraldpasion3378]

the bridge is also rocking for added tuning stability :)

[@Obxhatman]

That P 90 clean tone, dude, that was so smooth and just rich sounding. The only thing I could say is that semi hollow spruce kills the sustain but if you are looking at an instrument like this, sustain is so low on the bar compared to just very rich sounds. Probably the cleanest and richest sounding instrument you have to date. If you are playing country or some blues rock , holy moly this is the guitar to own for that stuff.

[@karlosmendoza615]

Sustain ????? I think you haven't played a duesenberg😅😅

[@JohnFiaschetti]

I own a Starplayer TV. It is truly amazing. No doubt. Don't forget they PLEK each guitar in the factory, no dead spots, no high frets, just perfect. And you can set the action quite low. Their recommended action is 1.8mm on the low E and 1.5mm on the high e, which is very doable given the PLEK'd fretboard. It's pricy, but if you have it, it's worth it.

[@tommykesterson416]

You say it sounds like a suped up tele. I say I wish my tele sounded close to that good! Great job Darrell! Keep up the good work!

[@andrefludd]

Very interesting. I’m not a les Paul guy, but this does look interesting. I might have to try one myself. Thanks for the video!

[@jcout25]

One does not "try" a Duesenberg unless you find one used or wanna fork over three grand or more.

[@gregorywilson3318]

As Darrell’s title reads, It’s Not a Les Paul. I think it’s interesting but I am after a Les Paul so this doesn’t exactly do it for Me even if I could afford such a Beautiful Work of Art. You not being a Les Paul guy you might really enjoy it! ☯️

[@gregorywilson3318]

.By the way I reported that Scam profile at the bottom and I suggest Everyone to do the same when We run into them. ☯️

[@andrefludd]

@@jcout25 Listen Saul, men of our ilk deserve to endluage in such luxuries. ;)

[@bloos4156]

​@@jcout25of course you can try it. Just go to a guitar Shop and try it lol

[@TruthdestroysCONspiracy]

I’ve let many guitars go over the years but this is a keeper. It makes me want to play!! I just can’t fault it

[@tjm5492]

One of the nicest guitars you've featured in the 3 years I've been watching. Great tones, beautiful styling and those tuning pegs are a cool bonus!

[@stacyanweiler9331]

I've been watching your channel for years, love what your doing and really dont enter contests but I trust you and entered. Can't believe this...wow!! How can I claim it? Do you want my phone number?

[@stacyanweiler9331]

@@marander512 Damn!! There was a moment of hope. Oh well...thanks!! Cheers

[@SabotsLibres]

I have a Joe Walsh signature edition. Beautifully made, plays very smoothly and holds tune extremely well - the Duesenberg tremolo does not seem to affect tune either despite no locks at the neck as per Floyd Rose.

[@DarrellBraunGuitar]

This is only the second Duesenberg guitar I've ever played (other than for short stints in a music store) and both have been refreshingly unique, and a lot of fun to play! Pity about the prices though lol! Enjoy :)

[@dareal_factsguy8621]

Prices 😬😬😂

[@judih.8754]

Great sound and its beautiful.

[@alijankhan3330]

German alright lol

[@bradhardisty1652]

Super hot in Nashville for 10 years. It's like somewhere between a Gretch and a Tele. They stay in tune.and.have that intonation like a Tele or a Gretch..They were around 1800 street price but that's been a few years.

[@chasbee]

Ya... those prices! *sigh* thot I found one for a bargain once on Craigslist - $800. All I had to do was send a down payment via Western Union to ensure the deal... blah blah blah - and realizing I had a scammer, naturally the deal was history, much like my dreams of ever owning one! LOL

[@DodgeDartSongs]

Maaaan…. When you hit that center position, I just lit up. Great tone!

[@stevem-h3562]

Had mine since 2015. Feels like a Les Paul should, but is far more sonically versatile and definitely better made than Gibsons of a similar era. Its the one guitar I always pick up when I'm looking for ideas when writing and composing. Saw Dave Stewart playing one at an industry event once and thought yep, thats the one for me.

[@harveydean7952]

I bought a Starplayer TV in the UK about 15yrs ago for about £600. The guitar I really wanted was a Gretsch DuoJet but at the time the TV was much, much cheaper. Since then the TV has tripled in value. It's an incredible guitar, so glad I didn't buy the Gretsch. Top tip:- try stringing the TV with flatwounds.

[@alexh3153]

Been drooling over the starplayer phonic for a while. They are gorgeous

[@G-Man.God_Guns_Guitars]

Like many new 1911 style "raceguns) this guitar is almost more of a piece of art rather than an "everyday player"... Beautiful, but for the price, you could get a nice playing vintage guitar that you wouldn't mind getting another little scratch or dent in... God bless and take care...

[@frantisca]

I had one: very nice looking & sounding guitar. The only thing was the neck: I can’t play slim necks, so I had to part with it. I kept the Senior 52 from the same manufacturer: a nice, rounded D shaped neck with rolled shoulders and one mighty P90 with 3 positions. Awesome guitar !

[@markbassman]

Fell in love with Duesenberg guitars at the 2006 NAMM show. People were great to talk to and very proud of their guitars. They showed me a custom mosaic guitar made for Ron Wood which was stunning. Tremolo is outstanding. Only problem is I can’t afford one.

[@dananthony6258]

I really like that guitar. I saw Tim Pierce with it in video other day he had the blue on with white stripe

[@tomvermote546]

Glad you did a video on this awesome guitar. I'm a happy Duesenberg Starplayer TV owner for about 10 years now! Never regretted the purchase!

[@rudikessler]

Yes, perfection in every detail. Have you noticed the strap pins fit to Schaller security locks as-is? Yes, they do. Black is nice, but Catalina green rules! :)

[@leamanc]

LP-style and semi-hollow are two things that usually don’t do much for me but this thing is fantastic! It looks and sounds amazing.

[@vantrampcindy1360]

I keep adding guitars but always those on a budget! I tuned into this video because I do not have a double humbucker guitar yet. My most recent favorite guitar however is the Kramer VT 211s. I was excited to find one in a gray color where they added a periwinkle pickguard. I was shying away from this guitar because i wasn't excited about the colors that come with this guitar. But I love the gray with the changed pickguard and I'm adding Dove inlays to the fretboard that is maple. I love this guitar, it sounds wonderful and plays great. Can you or have you already done a video on this guitar? Thank you for making a living having so much fun! It's fun for me to watch you. I also have the Yamaha Pacifica and intended to add the alnico pickups which came in from China. The key reading on the pickups is five can 4K. A little low so I pursued another alnico guitar. This Kramer guitar came a long and really satisfies me with the sweet resonance that it has. Thanks in advance for doing a review on the Kramer VT 211 s 🤗☺️

[@Nikoo033]

This is the guitar I considered when I was looking for an unusual/unique LesPaul. I went for my lovely Eastman SB57, but the Duesenberg Starplayer is definitely a great instrument. And for those interested, they also have a bass version that sounds and looks killer! 🥰

[@Leychen]

I bought a Duesenberg Caribou a few years ago. It's basically the perfect guitar. Imagine all the specific advantages of different Fender, Gibson and Gretsch models combined and further improved, the result is a Duesenberg. These guitars are really well thought out and work incredibly well.

[@GinoGenero]

I had the idea to build a Gretsch Duo Jet with Gibson Les Paul hardware. This sounds like I imagined that combination would sound...love it.

[@robertdonosobuchner3129]

I tryed out a starplayer deluxe and I was really impressed how good this guitar is. Definitely my next guitar...also if it takes longer to buy it.... The deluxe version has more tonal options and a special wiring of the tone knops... It's simply great. I never thought that such a guitar is something I need...

[@RichardJansen-j6q]

I just read on Dusenberg site that most production is done in Croatia and final assembly/setup is done in Germany. So the parts mostly are outsourced, not made in Germany.

[@heikojakob6491]

Love my Starplayer TV. Got the blue sparkle one.

[@SyrusEtube]

My Sessionman is the finest instrument I’ve ever owned or played. My Gibsons and Fenders see very little action these days because I find myself always reaching for the Duesenberg. These are not just guitars, they are beautiful works of art.

[@AffiBlues]

How can a guitar be nicer than this Duesenberg. It looks as a Gretch pimped up for a billionaire. I'm in love 😍 Thanks for this lovely upload 🙏

[@geraldpasion3378]

Another Duesey.. Phonic

[@ipuya]

Hahaha... that's an awesome and accurate description 😂

[@John-pp8qv]

I bought a Duesenberg after having received a nice bonus from work, and I took my time in kicking the tires of several high-end guitars, including all Gretch guitars. Simply put, the Gretch in comparison just could NOT compete with the Duesenberg. Plus, the Bigsby has nothing on the Duesy's trem system, it's pure butter, oh my God. Best $2800 I've spent in a long time.

[@geraldpasion3378]

@@John-pp8qv it is worth every money.. right? :D

[@bigjim9719]

the Duesenberg has the same distance from the first to the 22nd fret. Due to the small distance between the strings, the Starplayer is very stable in tuning. I bought mine in Germany in 2014 and together with the case it was €1000 cheaper than today. At that time I still thought Tom Bukovac is a master guitar builder with Polish descent who works at Duesenberg. I then learned the truth in Wacken.

[@kevinmusso2397]

I want to say thank you. After enjoying your demo. I bought a brand new Duesenberg. It is everything you said, and showed, it was. Superb instrument.

[@lamontprospect9974]

Nice review. It comes with an absolutely beautiful case as well. The hinges, like everything else are superbly made.

[@gregorygetable]

Thanks want one. Fun video. Similar guitar used often by Steven Hufsteter in Tito and Tarantula, After Dark

[@athmaid]

I remember when one of the kids at the music school got one of these as their first electric. I'll never forget the look of one of the older students when he saw it hahaha! Even here in Germany you rarely see those Düsenberg guitars

[@IanBillen]

Lots of my questions have been answered by your video (about this guitar manufacturer). Great down to earth and direct review! Was worth a like and subscribe.

[@dreamscuba]

Great video and lovely guitar... I like the HB and P90 combination. Joe Walsh plays a lot of Duesenberg guitars. I nearly bought one of the solid body versions of these in Germany some years ago. I wish I had. They are rock solid. Build quality is great. I love German engineering.

[@chicoMoy83]

Thanks to you I’ve learned of so many amazing guitar companies and beautiful guitars like this one. I love to learn about builders outside of the big ones doing great work. Are you planning to review the Harmony Comet? I love how thorough you are and would love to see a break down. Anyways keep up the good work!

[@SeanDS89]

0:20 that's me for sure lol I didn't realize this until recently, but every car I've owned has been Japanese, I just really like them I guess lol

[@TheClassicQ]

Love my Duesenberg ! 3 pickup , dial in tone ....excellent! Great vid, thank you!

[@pieve5516]

I have the Tom Bukovac signature version with the piezo in the bridge. Blending the piezo with the neck produces a truly unique tone.

[@gregcsefko]

Love the look, enjoy the sound. I find the necks too sticky for my taste.

[@bluzzjazz]

Commenting before watching. I will watch though! I got my Starplayer TV about 6 years ago. It instantly became one of my most played guitars. The Grand Vintage HB is a great pickup and the tremelo is without debate, the most reliable and responsive on the market. I rarely have to tune this guitar more than minor adjustments. With the Domino P90 in the neck, it is extremely versatile.

[@imageskj1]

My favorite guitar in my collection. I love the playabilitiy and comfort of the neck. And the sound ❤

[@robjgolde3221]

The guitarist from one of my favorite bands (Envy on the Coast) has been using this guitar a lot live over the last few years, and it sounds amazing.

[@ralphjmoeller]

Got a Starplayer Special several years ago and this vid reminds me I need to play it more often. It is a wonderful guitar.

[@Mkerecint8253]

I just got one today! I’m a big My Morning Jacket fan. Carl Broemel rocks on one, I love the humbucker and P90 configuration

[@albertoramajohuelamo5695]

I’ve never been a fan of those Duesenberg looks -but THAT SOUND, my God. That neck pickup is the sweetest sound I’ve heard in a long time. Sweet, sweet, sweet.

[@SveinOlavGlesaaenNyberg]

Very inspiring. I ended up buying a Starplayer Phonic, and reviews like yours were really useful (though your review was of a different Duesenberg model). If you have a chance to demo the Phonic for us, please do!

[@chrisss1319]

exactally the review i was waiting for!!! Thank you very much for your opinion and this piece of german engineering! ;-)

[@ougigaming8710]

Darrell..I simply love the guitar ..Sounds great looks great. ..will check it out ..

[@sparkleshyguy85]

Feels like the lovechild of a Gretsch, Les Paul, and Strat. A Gretsch for the aesthetic (kinda has a similar thing going on and the sound of that trem unit, a strat for the physical look of the trem arm kinda and the scale length, and aan LP for the body shape.and the pups are the kinds of thing one might find in LPs (but a mix). On a side note, humbucker in the bridge, P90 in the neck is a great pup combination. I have that in my Yamaha Pacifica. my Gretsch is my main (a 6118t) so I like this a lot. Too rich for my blood, and hard to get here in Australia anyway, but my Gretsch feels like it was built for my hands so I’m good.

[@gabigolescu]

Lol, got a sweetheart of a 6118t, too... ❣️. Still, would fancy a Mike Campbell signature .. alas, I cannot emotionally reconcile the $$$ with "made in Korea" (and no, nothing wrong with that, ..I got a number of real nice Korean made axes .. just Not at that price point). Meh 😕 ..* l8r edit: yes, I know.. they are "asembled" in Germany, of Korean made parts.. AND they're plek'd.. Still 🙄

[@tinkersailorhead4360]

I got my hands on one of these recently at a friends house. This is a killer guitar, gave me literally goosebumbs. Versatile, great tone and nice finish which includes the PLEK process for all models. I especially loved it s angry side which was a little underrepresentated in the clip ;-)

[@theantiquatedmusician-cyclist]

Love the tones on this one!!!

[@TheGospelGuitarist]

That has very impressive tones both clean and dirty. I would not say no to purchasing one of those. The in house designed parts are very nice.

[@garymcaleer6112]

Lovely tone. Perfect harmonic balance. Well worth the bucks.

[@bradhardisty1652]

Duesenbergs have been hot in Nashville since about 2010 when they had them at Rock Block. I do miss that boutique shop. All.the best you can imagine. Big place for studio cats.

[@kevinpaige5746]

If you can afford one, get one! I own 2 of them. Love, love this company! I even put these same pickups in a third non-Duesenberg guitar.

[@ipuya]

The best looking single cuts in the market! They have awesome colors too. Thanks for the review Darrell 🙏

[@TheeLadiesMan215]

Could you please review the Yamaha Pacifica 012 DLX?

[@joermnyc]

I get some Gretsch vibes from this too. The Hofner Club (guitar and bass) has a spruce top, amply back and sides as well.

[@rcclitherow6707]

It seems to have an art deco vibe with the hardware.

[@jeffreydooley3745]

This is a dream machine, very upscale for sure.

[@mjb1308]

BEAUTIFUL!! Duesenberg care about us Lefties as well, which is always nice.🤘🤘

[@jameshill2015]

It's stunning, it should have been named "the Deusenberg Grand Opulence".. when l saw it the first time two days ago that name just immediately came to mind, it was black decked in gold...very drool worthy!! However the overdrive tones to me were aweful.. the clean were amazing.. trying to use this as a rocker is like using a limo at the 1/4 mile races...it's just not in it's element. Another great job Sir Darrel.. lm sure with other pickups it could do some hard driving but as is? Country, blues, maybe jazz and the like would do this work of art justice.. your Tele description was spot on. Thanks!

[@littlerhodyguitar2169]

Been interested in those for a while. Great video Darrell 👍

[@barrymiller2272]

That guitar is the bomb! I'm buying one...you're introduction to this line has me landed! Hook..line and sinker. I have 31 high end guitar's and soon will have 32. Thanks DBG

[@alijankhan3330]

I was actually thinking of a P90 neck with a pearly gates Bridge as a combo. Nice to see others have as well.

[@johnpeccarelli2389]

The middle position clean with some trem could definitely pass for a pedal steel…

[@odilonlorenzogonzalez3317]

Very nice guitar, I’ve never seen it before. How much does it cost? Cool video

[@petersuddath6477]

Definitely a bucket list Guitar!

[@Hickeroar]

I got a starplayer tv phonic earlier this year. I own a couple other high-end guitars, and the duesenberg stands head and shoulders above them. This guitar is nothing like a Les Paul. Body is larger, it's semi hollow (hollow on both sides with a center block), mixed pickups, and more. They're not comparable in sound, feel, and certainly not in QC.

[@thelowe6393]

They are beautiful guitars with very cool appointments that for me, put them over the top. I've been dying to get my hands on a Bonneville but can only find them in Europe. Someday!

[@edgorochowski9709]

Art Deco guitar if ever I saw one! Looks like a 193O's design, which is not necessarily bad, looks nice

[@2bikemikesguitartopics145]

Wow it's really something. But, at the price it is here in Canada you ought to be able to flick that switch and it plays by itself and you can tell it what you wanted to play.

[@karoltarasiuk8939]

Those a great guitars. There is a Plus model with Piezo, which I'd definitely buy if you could get piezo output by itself, without magnetic pickups.

[@sirjames45]

Best video on Duesenberg I have ever seen. Great job Darrell.......!!

[@andrewdaniel431]

Awesome demo! What amp are you using in this video?

[@DJBuglip]

Nice man. The tone in the middle sounds a lot like this archtop here. I've got a dynasonic in the bridge and a filtertron in the neck. That thing is gorgeous, thanks for the review Darrell. Aside: you're getting better man.

[@DJBuglip]

And yeah. Its a Dusenberg. They're not cheap.

[@robertfalconer5054]

I've played the Mike Campbell Signature, absolutely awesome Guitar.

[@kaymobe]

Very nice the 2023 blue with white stripes is beautiful. They have a factory video it’s al some

[@tdrake59]

I bought one of these about 1 year ago, in Catalina Sunset Rose. It plays and sounds fantastic, and people comment on it every time I play it out.

[@ToviaSinger-on..telegran]

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[@ernieb3626]

Im curious if you bought that one? seems like you did a video a while back using a buddies Duesenberg? Whatever the case it looks and sounds great. Always look forward to you new videos. Take care.

[@DSwan777]

I've played Gretsches for most of my life (6120 and 6136T) but just got my Duesenberg Starplayer TV last year. To compare, the Duesenberg definitely lives in the Gretsch-style family but it's so much better. I love the Duesenberg for everything except Rockabilly (it'll do it, but I prefer the 6120). The thing I like about the Duesenberg is that if you see one, you know it's the high-end version. There isn't a lesser line built in a different country that sells for 1/4 the price like you have with the major brands. The hardware is truly special and the sound with the single coil / dual coil combo is truly its own voice. You can hear it on records (early Hillsong tunes feature this heavily) and know it's a Duesenberg. To me, the unique sound, high end only option, and tactile sensation of German-machined hardware is enough to justify the price. Great review. I think a lot of people will be considering adding a Duesenberg to their collection with this review.

[@DSwan777]

@text on telegram 👉@Main_DarrellBraun I don't know what this means but it feels super scammy.

[@richardfinney3179]

I hear gretsch when the dusi is played I'm a gretsch man drums, guitars and American made it's how God Wanted it

[@trevorreniger5670]

A Duesey is top of my list for dream guitars. But, I want that Joe Walsh sig. Thing is gorgeous! I do have a Duesey Trem on my Breedlove Mark II Electric and I love it.

[@jsirius94]

I have always liked the Starplayer, feels like the perfect blend of Gretsch and Gibson to me

[@lrblouie]

WOW, sounds beautiful!

[@314jrock]

I have always wanted a Duesenberg Starplayer TV in Blue Sparkle.

[@johansmarin4979]

I've been a fan of the brand for quite some years now. Even the prices are high you get what you get, their that good. Actually my dream guitar is one of those but the custom one.

[@DerSearge]

Ich habe von diesem Hersteller noch nie gehört. Das Modell sieht fantastisch aus und hat einen wunderschönen Sound. | I have never heard of this manufacturer. The model looks fantastic and has a beautiful sound.

[@86jogger]

Yaeh, Duesenberg builds really great guitars. I got a used starplayer special in 2007 in read sparkle in perfect condition. It is one of the older ones with two bolts fit on the neck. I got it that time for 400 €. I think it was the best guitar deal of my life. It is also a great guitar and I definitely will keep it. That time I also had the cance to get a Duesenberg Double Cut 12 string for 900€, but that time it was too much for my pocket. So, I hope another guy made the guitardeal of his life with this one.😄

[@skintslots]

You missed out Harley Benton when speaking of German guitars. As they are the 'house brand' of Thomann,they too are considered German despite being made outside of the country.

[@goodgoat3096]

The look reminds me more of a Gretsch, but those tones! Clear and potent!

[@davidberck9067]

Hey Darrell, love the channel, thanks for all the info and advice! I’m a drummer and am just getting into guitar with two young boys that will be learning and playing as well. I’m buying my first guitar. Needs the following: whammy bar, single coil and humbucker combo, and blue or green quilted or flame maple top. Under $500, what do you recommend in that configuration? Thanks a ton in advance! (Provide a link if you can so I can purchase through the link.) thank you!

[@davidrawzen8232]

Now I fell in love with this guitar. It has absolutely everything I love about guitars... )