{"product_id":"2022-fender-player-duo-sonic-hs-crimson-red-transparent-used","title":"2022 Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS Crimson Red Transparent, (Used)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS in Crimson Red Transparent\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact, highly versatile short-scale electric that takes one of Fender’s original student designs and gives it considerably more modern firepower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts \u003cstrong\u003e24\" scale length\u003c\/strong\u003e creates a softer, more forgiving string feel than a full-scale Stratocaster or Telecaster, while the HS pickup configuration combines a clear Duo-Sonic neck single-coil with a fuller bridge humbucker. The bridge pickup can also be coil split, giving the guitar a surprisingly broad tonal range from such a straightforward layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished in \u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Red Transparent\u003c\/strong\u003e with a maple fingerboard and black pickguard, this Mexican-made example weighs just \u003cstrong\u003e6.9 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it particularly comfortable for long rehearsals and live sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned guitar is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eKey Detail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eInformation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDuo-Sonic HS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2022\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMexico\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrimson Red Transparent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaple\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScale Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.9 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMain Appeal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight short-scale Fender with coil-splittable humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndie, alternative, rock, pop, punk, blues and studio work\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePre-Owned Condition Report\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVery Good Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003e2022 Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good condition\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good condition means the guitar shows some cosmetic wear consistent with careful previous ownership while remaining fully functional and suitable for continued stage, studio, rehearsal and home use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo faults, repairs or modifications have been supplied for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ 2022 Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS Crimson Red Transparent\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✘ \u003cstrong\u003eNo Case Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e✘ No Additional Accessories Included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis individual Duo-Sonic has been graded \u003cstrong\u003eVery Good\u003c\/strong\u003e and weighs \u003cstrong\u003e6.9 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a comfortably lightweight feel without being unusually insubstantial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo case is supplied with this guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Pre-Owned Fender Duo-Sonic has been inspected and assessed by the Fair Deal Music team before sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChecks include the neck single-coil, bridge humbucker, coil-split function, three-way selector, volume and tone controls, output socket, frets, maple fingerboard, neck condition, tuning machines, fixed bridge, hardware, tuning stability and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eService \/ Setup Work\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Pre-Owned electric guitars at Fair Deal Music are \u003cstrong\u003eset up and checked before leaving the shop\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur assessment includes action, neck relief, fret condition, intonation, tuning stability, electronics, pickup balance, bridge setup, hardware and overall playability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease remember that temperature and humidity changes during delivery can cause minor movement in the setup of any wooden instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Choose The Fender Player Duo-Sonic HS?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eComfortable 24\" Short Scale\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Duo-Sonic uses a \u003cstrong\u003e24\" scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, noticeably shorter than the 25.5\" scale of a Stratocaster or Telecaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat reduces overall string tension and shortens the distance between frets, making the guitar particularly comfortable for players with smaller hands, extensive bending styles or anyone who simply prefers the more relaxed feel of a short-scale Fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVersatile HS Pickup Configuration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Duo-Sonic single-coil at the neck provides a clear, articulate voice for clean playing and rhythm work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the bridge, a humbucker adds substantially more body and output for rock, overdrive and lead tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoil-Splittable Bridge Humbucker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge humbucker can be switched to single-coil operation, giving the Duo-Sonic another tonal personality without requiring additional pickups or complicated controls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes the HS version considerably more versatile than its simple two-pickup appearance suggests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eString-Through Hardtail Bridge\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike a Stratocaster, there is no tremolo system to balance or maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six-saddle string-through-body hardtail offers individual saddle adjustment for accurate intonation while keeping tuning and setup straightforward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLightweight Working Guitar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e6.9 lb\u003c\/strong\u003e, this particular example is notably easy to wear for extended periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes it especially attractive for gigging musicians, younger players and anyone who finds heavier solid-body guitars tiring during longer sets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eComparison Against Popular Alternatives\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuo-Sonic HS vs Standard Duo-Sonic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conventional Duo-Sonic uses two single-coils and leans further towards bright, traditional Fender sounds. The HS adds a bridge humbucker and coil split, making it the more versatile choice for players who regularly use overdrive or distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuo-Sonic HS vs Fender Mustang\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth share a compact short-scale Fender feel, but the Duo-Sonic’s fixed bridge keeps things particularly simple. Mustang models vary more widely in bridge and electronics specifications depending on the version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuo-Sonic HS vs Player Stratocaster HSS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Player Stratocaster HSS offers a longer 25.5\" scale, three pickups and tremolo bridge. The Duo-Sonic is more compact, lighter and simpler, with the shorter scale giving it a noticeably softer playing feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDuo-Sonic HS vs Jaguar\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Jaguar also uses a 24\" Fender scale but traditionally adds significantly more complicated switching and a floating vibrato. The Duo-Sonic is the stripped-back alternative for players who want the short scale without the extra hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWho Is It For?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIndie And Alternative Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Duo-Sonic has long appealed to players looking for something outside the standard Stratocaster and Telecaster choices, and the HS version gives it enough output to handle modern alternative guitar sounds particularly well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRock And Punk Guitarists\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bridge humbucker works effectively with overdrive, distortion and fuzz, while the hardtail bridge keeps the guitar straightforward and robust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlayers Who Prefer Short-Scale Guitars\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who finds a conventional Fender scale a little stretched may immediately feel more comfortable on the Duo-Sonic’s 24\" scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYounger Or Smaller Players\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact dimensions can make the instrument easier to handle without reducing it to a novelty or beginner-only guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStudio Musicians\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of single-coil, humbucker and split-humbucker tones gives the Duo-Sonic plenty of useful contrasting sounds for layered recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSuitable Genres And Uses\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Player Duo-Sonic HS is particularly well suited to \u003cstrong\u003eindie, alternative, punk, pop, rock, blues, garage rock, grunge, shoegaze, studio recording and effects-heavy guitar rigs\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts combination of compact dimensions and versatile electronics also makes it a useful second guitar for players who normally use full-scale instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhat Does A Shorter Scale Actually Change?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScale length is the vibrating distance between the nut and bridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shorter scale reduces string tension when the same tuning and string gauge are used. On the Duo-Sonic’s \u003cstrong\u003e24\" scale\u003c\/strong\u003e, bends require slightly less effort and the frets sit a little closer together than on a 25.5\" Fender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe difference is very noticeable without making the guitar feel miniature. Many experienced players deliberately choose short-scale instruments because of the feel rather than because they need a smaller guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context: Fender Duo-Sonic\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original \u003cstrong\u003eFender Duo-Sonic appeared in June 1956\u003c\/strong\u003e, shortly after the single-pickup Musicmaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth were initially conceived as affordable student instruments, using shorter scale lengths and smaller bodies to make them easier for younger musicians to play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Duo-Sonic quickly developed a life well beyond the student market. Over the decades, short-scale Fenders became associated with artists including \u003cstrong\u003eJimi Hendrix, David Byrne and numerous indie and alternative musicians\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFender revived the Duo-Sonic in \u003cstrong\u003e2016\u003c\/strong\u003e, updating the concept with a more practical 24\" scale and contemporary neck specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe modern \u003cstrong\u003eHS version\u003c\/strong\u003e pushes that evolution further by combining the fundamental short-scale Duo-Sonic layout with a coil-splittable bridge humbucker, creating an instrument far more versatile than the original student model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit 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Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender Duo-Sonic Single-Coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge Pickup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFender Duo-Sonic Humbucker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectronics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eControls\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaster Volume, Master Tone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickup Selector\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way Toggle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdditional Switching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge Humbucker Coil Select\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6-Saddle String-Through-Body Hardtail\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSaddles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBent Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuning Machines\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard Cast \/ Sealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePickguard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Ply Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardware Finish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNickel \/ Chrome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory String Gauge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e.010–.046\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.9 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSerial Number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMX22185076\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-Owned, Very Good\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo battery or external power supply is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck single-coil, bridge humbucker and coil-split circuit are entirely passive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the guitar to an amplifier, pedalboard, modeller or recording interface with a standard \u003cstrong\u003e1\/4\" instrument cable\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuying Pre-Owned can be a particularly good way to access discontinued colours and specifications such as this \u003cstrong\u003eCrimson Red Transparent Duo-Sonic HS\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model also offers something meaningfully different from the more common Stratocaster and Telecaster formats, making it a useful addition to an 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Duo-Sonic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Squier short-scale guitars, beginner electrics and more basic Duo-Sonic or Mustang-style instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valve amplifiers, fuzz, overdrive, distortion, modulation, delay and reverb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Try slightly heavier strings if you want a firmer feel from the 24\" scale. Short-scale guitars respond particularly well to experimenting with string gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e The combination of low weight, short scale and bridge humbucker makes this an extremely easy guitar to pick up and play, but it has enough tonal range to remain useful well beyond beginner level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur knowledgeable musician-led team can help you find the right equipment whether you're purchasing your first serious instrument, upgrading an existing setup or looking for something unusual within the Pre-Owned market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully checked new and Pre-Owned equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirmingham showroom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 6,000 Excellent customer reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecure ordering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecades of experience with new and second hand musical equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTrade In. 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