Duesenberg Bass Guitars
Step into the realm of uncompromising low-end, exquisite Art Deco aesthetics, and flawless German engineering with our curated collection of Duesenberg bass guitars. Built for professional session players, touring artists, and discerning collectors who demand the very best, these boutique bass guitars represent the absolute pinnacle of modern luthiery. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail and loaded with custom-wound pickups, a Duesenberg bass guitar delivers unparalleled clarity, punch, and dynamic range. As a premier independent dealer for Duesenberg bass uk, MusicStreet is proud to offer these exceptional instruments.
An instrument of this caliber deserves nothing less than perfection. Every premium Duesenberg bass we sell undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert techs in our Huntingdon showroom before shipping, ensuring it plays flawlessly straight out of the box.
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Explore Duesenberg Bass Guitars at MusicStreet
The MusicStreet Setup Advantage: Why Your Duesenberg Bass Deserves It
Duesenberg instruments are famous worldwide for their out-of-the-box playability, largely due to Duesenberg's in-house Plek fret-dressing process in Hannover, Germany. However, because these guitars are crafted from real, highly responsive solid and semi-hollow tonewoods, they naturally breathe and shift during transit. Changes in temperature, humidity, and string tension during their journey to our showroom can cause subtle shifts in neck relief, saddle heights, and pickup balance.
At MusicStreet, we treat every Duesenberg with the utmost care. We perform a **complimentary £75 professional workshop setup** on every single Duesenberg bass we sell. Our expert luthiers adjust the truss rod, file the nut slots, precision-balance the bridge saddles, set the pickup heights, and polish the frets to ensure your new instrument plays with a comfortable, buzz-free low action straight out of the box.
🔧 Free £75 Professional Setup
Every Duesenberg bass is individually set up in our in-house workshop. We adjust the action, intonation, and neck relief to match your playing style, ensuring it plays perfectly straight out of the box.
🛡️ 12-Month Warranty
We stand behind every instrument we sell. All of our Duesenberg bass guitars come with a full 12-month warranty, giving you complete peace of mind with your purchase.
🚚 Free UK Delivery & Hard Case
Get free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99. Plus, every new Duesenberg bass includes a premium, custom-fit Duesenberg Custom Line hard case for ultimate protection.
Explore the Duesenberg Bass Lineup
Duesenberg's bass lineup features a diverse range of models designed to meet the needs of modern technical players, vintage purists, and stage performers. Explore our core offerings:
Duesenberg Starplayer Bass
The modern standard for semi-hollow performance. The **Duesenberg Starplayer Bass** features a short 30.3-inch scale length, arched spruce top, and flamed maple back. Equipped with dual Bass-Toaster humbuckers, it delivers a warm, woody, and highly articulate mid-range voice with incredible low-end definition, making it a favorite for studio recording and live performance.
Triton & Motown Bass Series
Solid-body power and vintage soul. The **Triton Bass** is a solid-body powerhouse featuring three single-coil pickups and a massive, punchy tone with incredible sustain. The **Duesenberg Motown Bass** pays direct homage to the legendary soul tones of the 1960s, combining a solid alder body with custom-wound pickups to deliver a warm, round, and deeply resonant low-end.
Boutique German Craftsmanship
Uncompromising attention to detail. From custom-designed Art Deco hardware and control knobs to premium tonewoods and proprietary pickups, Duesenberg basses are built to stand out. We also stock a constantly rotating selection of certified pre-owned instruments. Explore our used range in our Pre-Owned Collection or view the parent Duesenberg Guitars UK collection.
Guitar Trade-In & Part-Exchange Program
Ready to upgrade your current bass? We make it incredibly easy to trade in your pre-owned gear. Through our straightforward guitar part-exchange program, you can bring your old bass, guitar, amplifier, or effects pedals into our showroom (or send us details online) and put its value directly toward any new or used Duesenberg bass in our store.
Visit Our Huntingdon Guitar Showroom
If you are searching for premium guitar shops in Cambridgeshire, come visit our showroom in Huntingdon. Located at 10 Chequers Court, our showroom features a dedicated electric guitar and bass room where you can sit back, play, and compare different neck profiles, scale lengths, and pickup configurations side-by-side. We are easily accessible from Cambridge, Peterborough, and Bedford, with convenient parking nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions About Duesenberg Basses
What makes Duesenberg bass guitars unique? +
Duesenberg basses are celebrated for their flawless German engineering, custom-designed Art Deco hardware, and proprietary pickups. Models like the Starplayer Bass feature a short 30.3-inch scale length that offers incredibly comfortable playability and a warm, woody, semi-hollow resonance. Additionally, every Duesenberg fretboard undergoes a high-precision Plek fret-dressing process in Germany to ensure buzz-free low action and perfect playability.
Does my Duesenberg bass come with a hard case? +
Yes, absolutely. All new Duesenberg electric guitars and basses include a premium, custom-fit **Duesenberg Custom Line hard case** as standard. These cases are built to withstand the rigors of the road, featuring heavy-duty latches, plush interior lining, and a perfect fit tailored to your specific bass model.
What is included in your £75 professional setup? +
Our expert in-house technicians perform a complete multi-point inspection. This includes adjusting the neck relief (truss rod), setting the optimal string action (height) at both the nut and bridge saddles, setting the intonation, cleaning and conditioning the fretboard, polishing the frets, checking all electronics/pots, and installing a fresh set of premium strings.
Can I trade in my old gear toward a purchase? +
Absolutely. We offer a highly competitive part-exchange program. You can bring your gear directly to our Huntingdon showroom for an on-the-spot valuation, or contact us online with photos and details to receive a preliminary trade-in estimate.
The Anatomy of a Duesenberg Bass
What separates a Duesenberg bass from standard production models? In the premium price bracket, Duesenberg transitions from standard manufacturing to meticulous, small-batch craftsmanship combined with German engineering precision.
- Art Deco Styling: Every Duesenberg instrument is a visual masterpiece, featuring their signature Art Deco hardware, custom-designed pickguards, and iconic "Three-Step" headstock and tuner buttons.
- Custom-Voiced Pickups: Loaded with proprietary, hand-wired pickups—such as the Duesenberg Bass-Toaster humbuckers—designed to capture every nuance of your touch, offering unparalleled dynamic range, clarity, and harmonic complexity.
- Flawless Fretwork & Plek Processing: Every Duesenberg neck is processed on a state-of-the-art Plek machine before hand-finishing, ensuring perfectly leveled frets, ultra-low action without buzz, and flawless playability.
- Tour-Ready Hardware: Equipped with high-ratio tuners, heavy-duty bridges, and custom-designed control knobs to ensure absolute tuning stability and perfect intonation under the most demanding stage conditions.
Explore Duesenberg's Iconic Bass Models
The Duesenberg Starplayer Bass
The undisputed icon of the Duesenberg bass lineup. The Duesenberg Starplayer bass is a semi-hollow, short-scale masterpiece featuring a carved spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, and a center sustain block. It delivers a rich, warm, and woody acoustic character combined with the punch, sustain, and feedback control of a solid-body instrument, making it a favorite for session players and touring artists worldwide.
The Duesenberg Motown Bass
A tribute to the golden era of soul and R&B. The Duesenberg Motown bass is a solid-body, full-scale powerhouse designed to deliver the deep, warm, and authoritative low-end thump that defined the Motown sound. Featuring a solid alder body, a comfortable 1-piece maple neck, and three custom-wound single-coil pickups, it offers incredible tonal versatility and a commanding stage presence.
4. The MusicStreet Difference: Workshop-Prepared Playability
At MusicStreet, we don't believe in "box shifting"—especially when it comes to premium, heirloom-grade instruments. A bass guitar is a living, breathing piece of wood, and its playability is highly sensitive to setup.
Every single premium Duesenberg bass that leaves our Huntingdon showroom undergoes a rigorous, multi-point inspection and a professional workshop setup (worth £75) by our expert guitar techs. We adjust the action, neck relief, nut slots, saddle height, and intonation to ensure your new instrument plays effortlessly and sounds spectacular straight out of the box.
- No Drop-Shipping: Every guitar listed on our site is physically in stock at our Huntingdon store.
- 1-Year Warranty: We back every instrument we sell with a comprehensive 1-year warranty.
- Free UK Shipping: Enjoy free, fully insured UK shipping on all orders over £99, with competitive rates worldwide.
- Flexible Financing: Buy with confidence using Klarna or PayPal split payments.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why should I invest in a Duesenberg bass guitar?
Duesenberg basses offer a significant leap in build quality, materials, and attention to detail. They feature premium, highly resonant tonewoods, superior custom-voiced pickups, and tour-ready hardware. These instruments are built to last a lifetime, hold their value exceptionally well, and offer a level of playability and tonal complexity that mass-produced models simply cannot replicate.
What is the benefit of a short-scale bass like the Starplayer Bass?
A short-scale bass (typically 30" scale length) features a shorter neck and closer fret spacing, making it incredibly comfortable and fast to play, especially for players with smaller hands. Tonal character-wise, short-scale basses deliver a warmer, rounder, and more focused low-end thump with sweet, singing highs.
Does my Duesenberg bass guitar come set up?
Yes. Every Duesenberg bass purchased from MusicStreet receives a professional, custom setup in our in-house workshop before dispatch. If you have specific preferences for string gauge or tuning, simply let us know when placing your order, and our techs will configure it to your exact specifications.
Can I try these premium basses in person?
Absolutely. We welcome you to visit our independent showroom at 10 Chequers Court, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. You can get hands-on with our collection, test them through premium amplifiers, and get honest, expert advice from our team of working musicians.
