Meet the 4-string half of Duesenberg’s 2-instrument collaboration with Canadian country outfit the Bros. Landreth: The Alliance Series Bros. Landreth Dave's Bass. Designed for the band's bass player Dave Landreth, this bass retains a mellow, resonant, and decidedly vintage-style voice thanks to its spruce/maple semi-hollowbody construction, short 30.2-inch scale, and trapeze-style bridge. To balance against this wellspring of warmth and richness, Dave opted to forgo the standard Starplayer Bass’ dual Bassbuckers for a custom Duesenberg Alnico-Blade single-coil Mobucker in the neck paired with a single-coil Duesenberg Gold-Foil in the bridge. Per-pickup volume controls allow you to blend between the full, defined tone of the Mobucker and the crisp clarity of the bridge’s Gold-Foil, and you can also nullify the Mobucker’s noise-canceling with the flip of a switch for true single-coil sounds. As for playability, Dave’s Bass delivers supreme comfort via the maple neck’s Classic “D” profile and the rosewood fingerboard’s compound radius. Topped off with a set of Duesenberg’s secure and stable bass Z-Tuners, Dave’s Bass will elevate your 4-string arsenal with singing semi-hollowbody thump!
A Bros. Landreth twist on the Paloma and the Starplayer Bass From Johnny Depp’s signature 6-string to Mike Campbell’s scaled-down Starplayer, it’s always an event when one of Duesenberg’s artist-signature instruments rolls through Music Experience. In the case of Duesenberg’s collaboration with soulful Canadian country singers the Bros. Landreth, we’re graced with a pair of twins — the instruments, we mean, not the brothers! The collab encompasses a custom slide-ready Paloma for Joey and a thumping Starplayer Bass for Dave, with each model uniquely tailored toward each player’s respective tastes and techniques. Did we mention their matching Catalina Sunset Rose finishes and retro gold-foil-inspired pickup covers?
Mixing the best vintage-style semi-hollow construction and modern performance-minded enhancements, this bass’ slim and lightweight semi-hollowbody construction comprises a spruce top, maple body, and a solid center block. The comfort carries on with a short 30.2-inch scale length; this common spec among vintage and old-school inspired semi-hollow basses is famed for its thumping attack and acoustic-like decay. On the opposite end, the Starplayer Bass features a rock-solid maple neck carved into Duesenberg’s crowd-pleasing Classic “D” profile, topped off with a compound-radius Indian rosewood fingerboard and 22 jumbo frets.
Founded by German guitar designer Dieter Gölsdorf in 1989, Duesenberg guitars represent a multinational mixing pot of American art deco aesthetics, hot-rod heritage, and exacting German engineering. Duesenberg’s utterly distinctive instruments — affectionately dubbed “Doozys” by their adherents — gleam with proprietary parts and pickups that merge the daring appointments of the early electric guitar age with the pinpoint precision of modern manufacturing excellence. From the iconic Starplayer semi-hollow guitars to basses, lap steels, and beyond, every Duesenberg that Music Experience carries embodies consummate artisanship. Fittingly, this unerring dedication has attracted more than a few luminaries, including the likes of Bob Dylan, Joe Walsh, Mike Campbell, John Mayer, and Tom Bukovac. For the musician who demands superlative performance, idiosyncratic innovation, and master-level musical detail in equal measure, only a Doozy will do.
Embark on a harmonious journey as Duesenberg Guitars proudly joins forces with the musical virtuosos, The Bros. Landreth. This collaboration blends Duesenberg's legacy of unparalleled craftsmanship with the unique artistry of The Brothers Landreth, renowned for their soulful melodies and innovative sound. Together, we've crafted a series that encapsulates the essence of musical innovation and passion. Experience a blend of precision and distinctive style, resulting in a unique collection of instruments that speak to the heart of musicians and enthusiasts alike. Get ready for a harmonious journey through the soundscapes of Duesenberg and the musical prowess of The Bros. Landreth. A unique interpretation of our beloved Paloma model, this guitar is precisely fine-tuned to Joey's needs as a standout slide player.
Formed in 2011, The Bros. Landreth, hailing from Winnipeg, Canada, emerged as a Folk-Rock powerhouse with a distinctive blend of Americana, Blues, and Roots influences. Led by brothers Joey and David Landreth, the band quickly gained acclaim for their soulful songwriting and masterful musicianship. In 2013, their debut album, "Let It Lie," earned a Juno Award, marking a significant milestone in their career. Renowned for heartfelt lyrics and exceptional guitar work, The Bros. Landreth continue to carve their niche in the music landscape, captivating audiences with their genuine storytelling and a timeless sound that transcends genres.
With a solid alder body, delivering quick attack and long sustain from the guitar, and a semi-hollow construction from maple and spruce for the bass, this set of instruments is perfectly geared to each other.
With a solid alder body, delivering quick attack and long sustain from the guCustom versions of our Split/King Pickup, as well as our very own interpretation of a classic Gold-Foil Singlecoil design, these instruments deliver exceptional tonal quality and a wide variety of soundstar, and a semi-hollow construction from maple and spruce for the bass, this set of instruments is perfectly geared to each other.
A pleked fretboard guarantees perfectly level frets. This is the basis for our fret polishing and setup work all done by hand that eventually makes our instruments play like nothing you have ever played before.
Based on our proven Starplayer Bass design, Dave's Bass delivers the mellow, yet defined low end foundation needed for The Bros. Landreth sophisticated compositions. In this customized version, we've refined the tonal concept of the Bass to accurately capture the sound envisioned by Dave. The neck position houses the acclaimed Duesenberg Alnico-Blade Bass Singlecoil in a custom noiseless version under the new Gold-Foil style cover. This pickup brings the transparency assosciated with a classic Singlecoil but cancels any unwanted noise on stage. Noise-Cancelling can be switched on or off via a small switch on the pickguard. In the bridge position, you'll find the latest Duesenberg Gold-Foil Bass Singlecoil beneath a Phonico cover. This configuration offers exceptional transparency and clarity, while also providing ample low-end power to fill the venue with rich tones. Each pickup has a seperate volume control, as well as a master-tone, allowing Dave to blend both pickups seamlessly.
A good suitcase is always more stable than its contents. Curtain up for the Duesenberg Custom Line series of cases! Indestructible like a flight case, classically cut to shape, built from high-quality materials and designed to withstand most realistic and unrealistic adversities. You can throw this case in the trunk of your car, in the luggage compartment of a train or in the hold of an airplane without having to give it or its contents another thought. The Duesenberg Custom Line Case is included with the purchase of this instrument.
| Body Type | Solidbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Alliance Series The Bros. Landreth |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 4 |
| Body Material | Spruce (top), Maple (back) |
| Body Finish | PUR lacquer |
| Color | Catalina Sunset Rose |
| Neck Material | Maple |
| Neck Shape | Classic "D" |
| Radius | 12"-14" Compound |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Cream Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22 Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 30.2" |
| Nut Width | 1.6" |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Duesenberg Bass Bridge |
| Tuners | Duesenberg Z-Tuners Bass |
| Neck Pickup | Duesenberg Mobucker Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Duesenberg Phonico Gold-Foil Bass Single-coil |
| Controls | 2 x tone, 1 x tone |
| Switching | 1 x slide-switch (coil-split) |
| Strings | Duesenberg Custom, .010-.050 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DAC-LD-DB |
