FACTOIDS & TRIVIA

In 1964 the Duo-Sonic models were redesigned. Early examples, like this one, did not have the Roman numeral "II" designation on the headstock. The Duo-Sonic II was available with same 22-1/2 inch scale length as its predecessors as well as a 24 inch scale. The short scale versions also had a narrow (1 1/2 inch) nut width compared to the standard (1 5/8 inch) nut width of the long scale version. The short scale version was more commonly made in 1964 and 1965. Later, the Duo-Sonic II was mainly fitted with the longer scale neck. Because of the 22 1/2 inch scale and narrow neck, many guitarists (especially those with large hands) find the short scale Duo-Sonic IIs difficult to play.

 Body:  Solid, alder

 Finish:  Dakota Red, nitrocellulose lacquer

 Neck:  1-piece maple, bolt-on

 Fingerboard:  Brazilian rosewood; "clay" dot markers

 Number of Frets:  20

 Pickguard:  White/black/white plastic laminate

 Bridge:  Fender steel, chrome

 Nut:  Plastic

 Tuners:  Kluson Deluxe, enclosed, nickel

 Pickups:  Two, Fender single coil

 Controls:  Master tone, master volume, two 3-way pick-up selectors

 Scale Length:  22 1/2 inches

 Neck Width at Nut:  1 5/8 inches

 Body Width at Lower Bout:  12 inches

 Body Depth:  1 1/2 inches

 Weight:  6.5 lb