Duesenberg Fantom Series S Tobacco Burst

Duesenberg Fantom Series S Tobacco Burst review

The Duesenberg Fantom Series S Tobacco Burst pairs a mahogany body and set-in mahogany neck with a selected maple top and ebony fingerboard. Its single-cut body, Tobacco Burst finish, and black custom pickguard give the model a defined visual identity, while the specification sheet focuses on a conventional two-humbucker electric guitar layout with several details that set its controls and hardware apart.

The listed price is 3111, with no currency specified in the supplied product information. The model has been available since September 2024. It includes a case, but no gig bag, and the listing does not identify it as a limited run. Those details matter when comparing purchase options, particularly because the case is part of the stated package.

Construction and playing dimensions

The Fantom uses a mahogany body, a selected maple top, and a set-in neck made from mahogany. The ebony fingerboard carries 22 jumbo frets and has a 305 mm radius, also listed as 12.01 inches. Duesenberg specifies a 625 mm scale length, equivalent to 24.61 inches, and a 42.5 mm nut width, or 1.67 inches.

The neck profile is described as a medium D. That is useful information for players comparing neck shapes, though a profile label cannot convey the full feel in the hand. The listed measurements offer a practical starting point: the buyer can compare the scale, nut width, and fingerboard radius with instruments already familiar to them. The product details do not provide neck thickness measurements, overall weight, or fret material, so those points should be confirmed with the seller if they are important to a buying decision.

The shorter scale length is a clear distinguishing measurement within the specification set. Players should still try the guitar, or check a retailer's return policy, before drawing conclusions about comfort or string feel. Strings, setup, and personal preference also affect how an instrument responds.

Pickups and controls

The pickup system is a Duesenberg Grand Vintage Alnico II humbucker set in an HH configuration. A three-way switch selects between the available pickup positions. The controls comprise a master volume, a master tone, and a separate preset volume for the neck pickup.

That extra neck-pickup volume is the model's most distinctive control detail. It gives the player a dedicated adjustment for the neck pickup alongside the master controls, but the supplied information does not explain the circuit behavior or describe how the preset volume interacts with the three-way switch. Buyers who need a specific switching function should ask Duesenberg or the retailer for a wiring diagram rather than assume a particular operation.

The pickup type and control layout establish what is installed, but they do not by themselves establish the guitar's exact sound. No recorded examples or detailed tonal measurements were provided with the product information. Players considering the Grand Vintage Alnico II set should listen to demonstrations of this model where possible and evaluate it with their own amplifier and playing style.

Bridge, tuners, and finish

Hardware includes a Duesenberg steel-saddle bridge and Duesenberg Z-Tuner machine heads. The listed finish is Tobacco Burst, with nickel-plated hardware and a black custom pickguard. No tremolo is fitted. For players who want a fixed bridge and do not need a vibrato system, that is a straightforward point in the specification. The available data does not state the bridge's adjustment range or provide setup details.

The finish name and hardware description are useful for identifying the exact version, especially when comparing listings for other Fantom models. The supplied information gives no measurements for body thickness or total instrument weight, and it does not specify the exact shade variation between individual guitars. Buyers ordering remotely may want to request photos of the specific instrument.

What the available buyer feedback says

One supplied customer comment, translated from French, says the guitar arrived quickly and was very well protected, and that the buyer was delighted with the purchase. This is a positive report about that transaction and the buyer's satisfaction. It is only one brief account, however, and does not offer a detailed playing assessment or establish how every order will be packed or delivered.

Verdict

The Duesenberg Fantom Series S Tobacco Burst has a clearly documented specification: mahogany construction with a selected maple top, an ebony fingerboard, 22 jumbo frets, a 625 mm scale, and a Duesenberg humbucker set. Its medium D neck, separate neck-pickup preset volume, fixed steel-saddle bridge, and included case help distinguish the package for shoppers comparing single-cut guitars.

The main limitation in assessing it from the supplied information is the lack of direct play testing, sound samples, weight data, and a detailed setup description. Treat the listed features as a solid basis for comparison, then confirm the controls and feel with a demonstration or retailer before buying. For players drawn to the Tobacco Burst finish and the specified hardware, the Fantom merits consideration, with hands-on evaluation recommended at its listed price.