Duesenberg Starplayer TV Ocean Flake

Duesenberg Starplayer TV Ocean Flake review

The Duesenberg Starplayer TV Ocean Flake is a semi-hollow electric guitar with a center sustain block, a spruce top, and a laminated maple back. Its specifications describe a 647 mm scale, 22 jumbo frets, and two different pickup designs: a DP90 Domino single-coil pickup and a Grand Vintage humbucker. A case is included. The supplied information does not include player reviews, measurements of weight, or test results, so this assessment is limited to the listed construction and hardware.

The stated price is $2,699, and the product is listed as available starting in October 2026. That timing is consistent with an October 2026 release window, but the information does not establish a specific shipping date or current stock status. The item number is 653021.

Body construction and materials

This model is identified as semi-hollow, not fully hollow. Its center block measures 46 x 34 x 7 cm, providing a solid section within the body. The listing does not provide a body thickness, overall weight, or detailed internal layout, so those points cannot be assessed from the specifications alone.

The top is described as laminated arched spruce, while the arched back is laminated flamed maple. The body material is also listed as maple. These descriptions indicate the materials and construction type, but they do not specify veneer thickness, wood grading, or the degree of flame figuring. The blue Ocean Flake finish is the listed color; no finish process or durability claim is provided.

A semi-hollow design with a center block occupies a middle ground in construction between a fully hollow instrument and a solid-body guitar. That description explains the basic build, but it should not be treated as a guarantee of a particular tone, feedback behavior, or sustain. Those characteristics depend on the individual instrument, amplification, playing conditions, and setup.

Neck, fingerboard, and dimensions

The neck is maple, with a rosewood fingerboard and a two-way truss rod. The 647 mm scale length is the principal playing dimension supplied. The nut width is 42 mm, and the fingerboard radius is 12 inches. The guitar has 22 jumbo frets. No neck profile, fret material, nut material, or factory setup measurements are listed, so buyers who need those details should confirm them with the seller.

The combination of a 12-inch radius and jumbo frets is useful to identify when comparing neck specifications, but it does not by itself establish how the neck will feel. Fret height and shape can affect a player's experience, and the supplied data gives no measurements beyond the jumbo designation. The truss rod is specified as two-way, allowing adjustment in both directions, though the listing does not explain its access point or adjustment procedure.

Pickups and controls

The pickup layout pairs one Duesenberg DP90 Domino single-coil pickup with one Grand Vintage humbucker. A three-way switch selects between pickup settings, while master volume and master tone controls govern the instrument. The specifications do not identify the switch positions, pickup wiring options, coil-splitting functions, or control component values. No additional switching features should be assumed.

The two pickup types offer distinct designs in a single instrument, but the product data does not include output readings, magnet information, or frequency measurements. It is therefore not possible to make a reliable tonal ranking or predict how either pickup will respond through a particular amplifier. The practical point from the specification is the mixed pickup arrangement and its straightforward control set.

Tremolo specification needs confirmation

The supplied data conflicts on tremolo hardware. One summary field says "Tremolo: No," while the detailed specifications list a Duesenberg Deluxe tremolo. These statements cannot both describe the same configuration accurately. The listing also names the tremolo as part of the hardware, but provides no further information about its operation or setup.

Confirm this point with Duesenberg or the retailer before purchase, especially if a tremolo is a deciding feature. Until the discrepancy is resolved, the tremolo should be treated as unverified rather than definitively included or absent.

Included accessories and buying assessment

A Duesenberg case is included, and the specifications explicitly say that a bag is not included. The case is a useful part of the stated package, although the listing does not identify its construction, dimensions, or storage features. The sales unit is one guitar.

On paper, the Starplayer TV Ocean Flake is a clearly specified semi-hollow model in several important areas: body construction, scale length, fret count, pickup types, and basic controls. The main unresolved specification is the tremolo, and the available information also leaves out practical details such as weight and neck profile. At $2,699, prospective buyers should verify those missing details and the tremolo configuration before placing an order. No customer feedback is available for this product, so no user experience or consensus can be reported.