Duesenberg is a brand for electric string instruments founded in 1986 and located in Hannover, Germany.[1] Duesenberg claims most of the production of the guitars is done in Croatia, while the final setup and assembly is done in Germany.[2]
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| Company type | Brand |
|---|---|
| Industry | Musical instrument |
| Founded | 1986 |
| Founder | Dieter Gölsdorf |
| Headquarters | Hannover, Germany |
Area served | Global |
Key people | Dieter Gölsdorf, Ingo Renner |
| Products | Electric guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects pedals |
| Parent | Göldo Music GmbH |
| Website | duesenberg.de |
Duesenberg is part of Göldo Music GmbH and is known for their Art Deco designs. In 2004, the company opened a new branch in Fullerton, California.
Besides its electric guitars and basses such as its most successful model, the Starplayer TV,[3] the company produces high-end music equipment like amplifiers, effects pedals, and pickups.
Most of the instruments are semi-hollow constructions.[4]
History
editWhen first used by the German guitar designer Dieter Gölsdorf in 1986, Duesenberg was originally a brand for futuristic heavy metal guitars, until 1989.[5]
Since 1991, Gölsdorf uses the brand within his company, Göldo Music GmbH, in Hannover, Germany.[5]
In 1995, Gölsdorf began developing a new guitar called the Starplayer, which would be the predecessor of their now most popular model, the Starplayer TV. The Duesenberg brand was used again for these instruments.[5]
In 2004, the company opened a new branch in Fullerton, California. The company moved from the city center to the outskirts of Hannover in 2011.[5]
Gallery
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First model of the Starplayer Series -
Starplayer TV Ron Wood -
Starplayer TV Mike Campbell -
Duesenberg booth at the Frankfurter Musikmesse 2012 -
Rezobro in 2-Tone-Sunburst -
Dave Stewart Artist Series Blackbird -
Model 52 Little Toaster
References
edit- ^ Horsley, Jonathan (February 9, 2024). "Duesenberg's Julietta is the German high-end guitar brand's most-affordable model yet – and there's a 28" baritone version "capable of shaking the foundations of everything you came to believe"". Music Radar.
- ^ "Duesenberg Guitars Production Tour". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
- ^ Robertson, Daryl (May 11, 2023). "Best Blues Guitars: Play Away The Blues With Our Top Choices From Gibson, Fender, Duesenberg, PRS, And More". Guitar Player. Retrieved March 11, 2024.
- ^ "Duesenberg Essentials". Archived from the original on 2012-08-28. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
- ^ a b c d "Duesenbergusa.com – a history of Dieter Goelsdorf from 1978 to 2004". Archived from the original on 2012-09-03. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
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