Premium Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar for Versatile Tone

The Duesenberg Starplayer TV DLX Light Antique Burst is a professional-grade semi-hollow electric guitar designed for musicians who demand flexibility across genres and playing contexts. Built on decades of Duesenberg engineering heritage, this 2026 refresh combines vintage character with refined modern features. The semi-hollow construction with a solid centerblock delivers a balanced tonal response—warm and open like a hollow body, yet stable and feedback-resistant like a solid instrument. Whether you're playing intimate studio sessions or commanding a large stage, the Starplayer TV DLX adapts to your needs. The Light Antique Burst finish on the flamed maple top showcases the wood's natural figure while maintaining a refined, professional appearance.

Dual Grand Vintage Humbuckers—Refined Versatility in One Pickup Set

The 2026 Starplayer TV DLX introduces a streamlined pickup configuration: two classically voiced Grand Vintage Humbuckers in both the neck and bridge positions. This pairing eliminates the tonal compromises of mixed pickup designs and delivers consistent, articulate response across the entire frequency range. The Grand Vintage Humbucker is known in professional studios for its ability to cut through a dense mix without harshness, making it equally at home in jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary genres. The bridge pickup provides the clarity and definition needed for single-note lines, while the neck position offers creamy warmth for chord work and lead playing. A master volume and master tone control, paired with the signature rotary 3-way selector at the cutaway horn, keep the control layout intuitive and responsive.

Plek-Processed Fretboard for Impeccable Playability

Every Duesenberg is Plek-processed using a CNC machine that measures and levels each fret to a precision of 1/100 of a millimeter. The Starplayer TV DLX features 22 jumbo frets (2.8 x 1.0 mm) on an Indian rosewood fingerboard with a 305 mm radius. After machine processing, each fret is individually polished by hand and all fretboard edges are carefully rounded for a smooth, comfortable feel. This meticulous setup work ensures that the Starplayer TV DLX plays with unusually low action while maintaining clean, buzz-free tone across the entire neck. A hand-signed certificate from the luthier who completed your instrument's setup accompanies every guitar, a personal guarantee of quality and care.

Semi-Hollow Construction with Centerblock for Tonal Balance

The Starplayer TV DLX body is built using semi-hollow construction: a flamed maple top and flat maple back are bent around laminated maple sides and glued to a solid centerblock. The centerblock runs vertically through the body's interior, providing structural integrity and feedback resistance while the open chambers around it contribute warmth and resonance. This design combines the best of both worlds—the articulate, open tone of a hollow body with the stability and control of a solid instrument. The body measures 46 x 34 cm with a side height of 4.5 cm, creating an instrument that is comfortable to hold and balanced on a strap. Two f-holes on the top allow air movement and contribute to the semi-hollow's characteristic tonal character, making this guitar equally suitable for clean tones and overdriven textures.

Radiator Tremolo—Smooth Vibrato with Tuning Stability

The Duesenberg Radiator Tremolo is an evolution of classic vibrato design, engineered for smooth action and reliable tuning stability. Needle and nylon bearings keep the mechanism precise and responsive, while the arm rotates freely through 360 degrees and adjusts to your preferred angle and length. Strings thread cleanly through holes in the bar beneath the arm-axis, making restringing straightforward and fast. Unlike vintage designs prone to tuning drift, the Radiator Tremolo maintains pitch stability even with aggressive use, making it dependable for both subtle vibrato effects and dramatic pitch bending. The vibrato's lightweight construction preserves the guitar's natural resonance, ensuring the centerblock's tonal character remains uncompromised.

Who This Guitar Is For

The Starplayer TV DLX Light Antique Burst is built for professional and serious amateur musicians seeking a single instrument that works across multiple contexts. Session players, touring musicians, and studio-based artists appreciate its tonal versatility and reliability—the guitar performs equally well in jazz, rock, blues, country, and contemporary genres without requiring a switch to another instrument. Intermediate to advanced players who have outgrown entry-level guitars and want professional-grade craftsmanship will find the Plek-processed fretboard and hand-finished setup a revelation in playability. The semi-hollow construction appeals to players who want warmth and resonance without the feedback issues of a fully hollow body. The Starplayer TV DLX is the right choice for musicians who need a road-ready, versatile instrument that delivers both vintage character and modern reliability.

Duesenberg's 40-Year Heritage and the Starplayer TV Legacy

Duesenberg Guitars was founded in 1986 by Dieter Gölsdorf, a designer and engineer with a passion for sophisticated mechanics and bold design. The Starplayer TV was born in 1995 and quickly became a favorite among professional artists worldwide, including Ron Wood, Joe Walsh, Mike Campbell, John Mayer, and Robbie McIntosh. Over nearly 30 years, the Starplayer TV has evolved through countless refinements while maintaining its core identity: a semi-hollow guitar with a voice of its own, stunning visual presence, and road-ready construction. The 2026 refresh represents the latest chapter in this story, introducing refined pickups, updated finishes like Light Antique Burst, and a cleaner control layout while honoring the design principles that made the original legendary. Every Duesenberg is hand-finished and personally signed by a luthier, a commitment to quality that has earned the brand a reputation as "the Mercedes of guitars" among professional musicians.