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New Instruments 2026

A major update to the Starplayer TV, a luxurious limited run, two new artist collaborations and a bold new Lapsteel.

This year, we are reinventing our core collection of Starplayer TV instruments with a fresh and bold selection of new color combinations, a new Tremolo System, as well as updates to the hardware to further our mission to bring artists around the world the best possible instruments available.

We are also releasing the "Hanover Gold" Series with special editions of the Starplayer TV, Starplayer CBR and Paloma Series, finished in a bespoke Gold finish, limited for 2026 only.

Adding to our ever growing roster of Alliance Series Artist cooperations, we are releasing the Paul Sidoti Special Edition of the Paloma Custom, as well as a new finish option for the Joey Landreth Guitar.

Last but not least, a new member of our family of Lapsteels is entering the stage - The Duesenberg Kalico Lapsteel.

Hanover Gold
Limited Series

A Custom Gold-Metal Finish — Limited Production for 2026

The limited “Hanover Gold” Series introduces three special editions of our most popular instruments: Starplayer TV, Starplayer CBR, and Paloma.

Each model features a distinctive gold paint finish infused with metal particles and meticulously hand-processed to achieve a unique, naturally broken-in feel. The entire back of the instrument is finished in a high-quality matte black, creating a striking contrast to the bright, radiant gold top.

Custom Gold-Metal finish
Matt black back
New Sapphire Deluxe Tremola
Metal Headstock Logo
Incl. Custom Line Hardcase and Certificate of Authenticity

Available from Spring

Starplayer TV 2026

A Fresh New Take on a Modern Classic

For the 2026 lineup of the celebrated Starplayer TV Series, we are introducing an extensive range of new color combinations. The spectrum runs from the elegant Deep Black and Everest White—the latter featuring the first-ever black binding on a Duesenberg—to two striking new Burst finishes, brand-new metallic Flake variations, and the breathtaking Balboa Pearl Series, specifically designed to come alive under stage lights.

All new Starplayer TV models feature our completely redesigned and retooled Sapphire Deluxe Tremola, metal D logos on all headstocks, newly redesigned pickguards and pickup frames in fresh color options, and an official Certificate of Authenticity.

New Sapphire Deluxe Tremola
Metal Headstock Logo
Redesigned Pickguards and Pickup Frames
Incl. Custom Line Hardcase and Certificate of Authenticity
Starplayer TV "Deep Black" and "Everest White" new standard finishes
Starplayer TV "Tobacco Burst" (with Flamed Maple top) and metallic "Gold Burst" multi-color finishes
Starplayer TV "Flake" Series with matching headstock, including "Midnight Flake", "Morello Flake" and "Ocean Flake"
Starplayer TV "Balboa" Series including "Balboa Pearl Red", "Balboa Pearl Blue" and "Balboa Pearl Green", specially designed for stage lighting

Available from Spring

Alliance Series
Paul Sidoti.

From filling stadiums around the world alongside Taylor Swift to performing on the biggest stages in modern music, Paul Sidoti has proven time and again that he is the professional guitarist every world-class artist needs by their side.

His uncompromising demand for absolute reliability, outstanding tone, and distinctive aesthetics made Duesenberg a natural fit. With this special edition Paloma Custom in Catalina Blue with Nickel Hardware, we are proud to fulfill Paul’s long-standing wish to add a guitar that is truly his own to the Duesenberg lineup.

Two Duesenberg Split/King Duo-Coils + One Duesenberg Pearlito Singlecoil
Paul Sidoti Signature on the Headstock
Custom Catalina Blue Paint Job
Nickel Hardware
Comes including Duesenberg Custom Line Hardcase & Certificate of Authenticity

Available from Spring

Alliance Series
Joey Landreth
Manitoba Green

A true gem among modern artists, Joey Landreth is quickly establishing himself as one of the most virtuosic slide players on the planet.

In 2024, Duesenberg released his very own Duesenberg Alliance Series instrument. This year, we expand the lineup with a striking new all-over metallic fine-sparkle finish, introducing the spectacular Manitoba Green.

New "Manitoba Green" Finish Option
Comes including Duesenberg Custom Line Hardcase & Certificate of Authenticity

Kalico Lapsteel

Timelessly Modern

The Kalico Lapsteel is the newest addition to the acclaimed Duesenberg Lapsteel family. Combining a classic shape and flamed maple top with all the modern features that artists love, it’s the perfect addition to our lineup. It comes equipped with a single Split/King Duo-Coil pickup, offering three distinct tones via the 3-way mini toggle, along with the ingenious Duesenberg Multibender and Easy-Shif Capodaster for maximum versatility and expressive playability. Because professional players know: when it comes to Lapsteels, there is only Duesenberg.

Tobacco Burst with Flamed Maple Top
Split/King Duo-Coil
Duesenberg Multibender
Duesenberg Easy-Shift Capodaster
Incl. Duesenberg Custom Line Hardcase & Certificate of Authenticity

Available from May

Starplayer DLX 2026

Truly Deluxe

For 2026, we are updating one of our most graceful instruments: the Starplayer DLX. Alongside the introduction of two new high-class burst finishes—Catalina Green Burst and Light Antique Burst—the DLX also receives a tonal refinement.

It now features two classically wound Grand Vintage pickups, a 3-way rotary pickup switch discreetly positioned at the cutaway horn, and straightforward volume and tone controls for an elegant, intuitive playing experience.

Long-standing hallmarks of the DLX line—such as the twin f-holes, transparent floating pickguard, distinctive diamond fretboard inlays, and luxurious 5-ply multi-binding—remain, continuing to define the DLX as a true gem within our lineup.

New Finishes: Catalina Green Burst & Light Antique Burst
Two Classic Grand Vintage Humbuckers
Duesenberg Radiator Tremolo
3-Way rotary pickup selector
Twin F-Holes
Floating Transparent Pickguard
Incl. Duesenberg Custom Line Hardcase and Certificate of Authenticity

Starplayer TV Phonic
Balboa Pearl Red

An exciting new Color for the Phonic.

Adding the mesmerizing "Balboa Pearl Red" to the line up of Starplayer TV Phonics.

Balboa Pearl Red All-Over
Gold Hardware including "Phonico" Pickup Covers
Duesenberg Radiator Tremolo
Duesenberg "Wing" Fretboard Inlays
Incl. Duesenberg Custom Line Hardcase & Certificate of Authenticity

Starplayer TV Rusty Relic

A Relic, Reborn

Formerly known as the “Custom Shop Rusty Steel,” this extraordinary instrument has been reimagined with a completely updated finishing process to create an even more spectacular effect. Its body is coated with paint infused with real metal particles, which are then carefully hand-aged to develop a heavily rusted, one-of-a-kind patina. Each guitar emerges with its own unique character, ensuring that no two instruments are ever the same.

Painted with metal-particle infused paint
Hand-processed rusty patina
No two instruments identical
incl. Duesenberg Custom Line Hardcase & Certificate of Authenticity

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Artist Alliance

Instruments we created in collaboration with artists around the world. Designed for their individual needs, but made for everyone.

Alliance Series Bros. Landreth

Alliance Series Tom Bukovac

Alliance Series James Bond / David Arnold Edition

Alliance Series Johnny Depp

Alliance Series Mike Campbell

Alliance Series Joe Walsh

Alliance Series Jeff Darosa

Alliance Series Dave Baksh

Semi Hollow

Bent sides and glued on top and back. Added solid center block. The classic construction. Semi-Hollow instruments combine the distinct tone of a hollow construction with the feedback resistance of a solid body. Extremely versatile.

Starplayer TV

Starplayer TV Velvet Series

Starplayer TV Phonic

Starplayer TV Custom

Starplayer TV DLX

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Custom Shop Rusty Steel Starplayer TV

Chambered

A solid body that features big sound chambers for enhanced tone and weight reduction. Particularly characteristic tone somewhere between a solid and semi-hollow construction.