Duesenberg Guitars

Duesenberg Guitars
Company typeBrand
IndustryMusical instrument
Founded1986; 39 years ago (1986)
FounderDieter Gölsdorf
HeadquartersHannover, Germany
Area served
Global
Key people
Dieter Gölsdorf, Ingo Renner
ProductsElectric guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects pedals
ParentGöldo Music GmbH
Websiteduesenberg.de

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, with the final setup and assembly done in Germany.[2]

Duesenberg is part of Göldo Music GmbH and is known for their Art Deco designs. In 2004, the company opened a branch in Fullerton, California.

Duesenberg effect pedals
Duesenberg Amplifier Doozy II

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

Duesenberg was originally a brand for futuristic heavy metal guitars, until 1989.[5]

Since 1991, Dieter Gölsdorf uses the brand within his company, Göldo Music GmbH, in Hannover, Germany.[5]

In 1995, Gölsdorf developed a guitar called the Starplayer, which would be the predecessor of its most popular model, the Starplayer TV. The Duesenberg brand was used again for these instruments.[5]

In 2004, the company opened a branch in Fullerton, California. The company moved from the city center to the outskirts of Hannover in 2011.[5]

  • First model of the Starplayer Series
    First model of the Starplayer Series
  • Starplayer TV Ron Wood
    Starplayer TV Ron Wood
  • Starplayer TV Mike Campbell
    Starplayer TV Mike Campbell
  • Duesenberg booth at the Frankfurter Musikmesse 2012
    Duesenberg booth at the Frankfurter Musikmesse 2012
  • Rezobro in 2-Tone-Sunburst
    Rezobro in 2-Tone-Sunburst
  • Dave Stewart Artist Series Blackbird
    Dave Stewart Artist Series Blackbird
  • Model 52 Little Toaster
    Model 52 Little Toaster

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ "Duesenberg Guitars Production Tour". Youtube.com. Retrieved 2023-08-04.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ "Duesenberg Essentials". Archived from the original on 2012-08-28. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
  5. ^ 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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