Squier by FENDER - Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS Mn Desert Sand
The Squier by Fender Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS Mn Desert Sand is a compact, responsive guitar. With its compact size and short 610 mm scale, it's easy to get to grips with. Its single pickup in the neck position invites you to caress the clear tones, while the double coil on the bridge side is responsible for waking up the walls. Every detail is vintage: nickel-plated hardware, old-school headstock, gloss finish and anodised pickguard. The Duo-Sonic HS modernises a historic Fender model without saying so, in a Desert Sand look that smacks of the surf rock years.
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Its small size is no small matter. Thanks to its poplar body and 610 mm scale, the Squier Duo-Sonic HS is docile, even for reluctant hands. And yet, it has no shortage of response. The Fender Designed humbucker in the bridge gets the ball rolling, with a biting attack and sustain that drags a little. All of this is anchored by a fixed bridge that runs through the body, for stability that's anything but rigid.
It's hard not to fall for this look, straight out of a 60s garage. The Squier Duo-Sonic HS slips on its vintage mechanics and anodised gold pickguard like a pair of bootstraps. It's not a disguise, it's a statement of intent. Between the glossy polyurethane finish and the black dot markers, it makes retro elegance its calling card.
The 3-position selector is easy to use, and the volume and tone controls respond without diversions. The simple, well thought-out electronics make you want to play rather than think. And that's what the Duo-Sonic HS is all about: not getting lost in the menus, but letting yourself be carried away by what the guitar wants to say. Because it always has one or two things to say, even when you're short of inspiration.
This model will appeal as much to experienced musicians looking for a secondary instrument as to beginners attracted by its reassuring size. High frequencies are accessed smoothly, and the lightness of the body means you can stand for long sessions without turning your shoulder into a pillow. And because it remains true to the Fender heritage, this Squier Duo-Sonic HS doesn't feel like a compromise. It's a real guitar for those who like it to sound effortless.
Features
Other features
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Squier By Fender Classic Vibe Duo-Sonic HS Mn Desert Sand
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Electric guitars
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Series : Classic Vibe
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Manufacturer reference : 0374096589
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Body shape : Off-Set, Duo-Sonic
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Construction : solid body, screw neck
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String length: 24" (610 mm)
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Colour: Desert Sand
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Body material: poplar
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Finish / body: gloss polyurethane
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Neck: maple
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Shape: "C
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Fingerboard: maple
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Radius: 9.5" (241 mm)
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Truss rod : head side adjustment
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Fingerboard markings: Black Dot
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Frets: 21, narrow tall
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Saddle: bone
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Saddle width: 1.650" (42 mm)
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Pickup configuration : HS
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Bridge pickup: Fender Designed AlNiCo humbucking
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Neck pickup: Fender Designed AlNiCo single-coil
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Settings: Master Volume, Master Tone
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Selector: 3 positions
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Bridge: 6 bridges, through strings
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Bridges: bent steel
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Pickguard: 1-ply gold anodised aluminium
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Knurled flat-top knobs
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Selector tip: white
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Fittings finish: nickel
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Mechanics: vintage
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Strings: Nickel Plated Steel (.010-.042)
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Its compact size also makes it an excellent choice for younger players or artists on the move looking for a reliable, easy-to-carry instrument.
A few essentials to consider for the Squier Duo-Sonic HS:
- Padded gigbag
- Chromatic tuner with clamp or pedal
- Padded strap
- Set of .010-.042 nickel-plated steel strings
- Polish or spray cleaner for high-gloss varnish
- Foldable guitar stand with protective foam
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