The Alliance Dave Baksh signature by Duesenberg is a daringly defiant 6-string that will have rock fans headbanging, tone freaks dropping their jaws, and everyone else in the crowd doing a double-take. A magnificent combination of sights and sounds held closest to Dave, the first thing you’ll notice is the guitar’s mesmerizing White Sparkle finish, followed by an assortment of stellar sonic mediums for maximum musical mayhem. At the bridge is Duesenberg’s Little Toaster, a mini humbucker that erupts with full force yet cuts with a single-coil’s tonal intensity, staying ready to always make a statement. Backed by Pearlito and Alnico-Blade single-coils in its respective middle and neck positions, as well as a detailed tone shaping control section, this signature instrument is set to serve up as much versatile venturing as the Sum 41 shredder himself! Across the rest of the axe, you can expect a superior Duesenberg hardware setup like 18:1 Z-Tuners, a 3-point radius bridge, and a Wrapper tailpiece to last you setlists of all lengths without a flinch. Guitarists here at Music Experience just can’t put the Alliance Dave Baksh signature down — we’re “In Too Deep”!

Effortless command in hand 

Borrowing its solid American alder body from their Paloma series, the Alliance Dave Baksh signature’s look is both angular and traditional, shaped with an enormous backside contour spanning the upper and lower bout. Not only does the body of this 6-string supply a commanding feel, but so does its set and classic “D”-carved maple neck. Atop this foundation sits a smooth, 22-fret, compound radius fingerboard of Indian rosewood ranging 12 to 14 inches. The guitar is also awarded unique star inlays and a custom Magpie inlay at the 12th fret that, along with a striped pickguard, altogether pay homage to Dave’s number one soccer club. From head to toe, the bones of the Alliance Dave Baksh signature are equipped for impact, clarity, and tight response, no matter the musical circumstance.

A voice like no other 

Courtesy of its remarkable pickup armament, the Alliance Dave Baksh signature boasts the versatility and drop-dead-gorgeous tone to sound its best on any stage. Its Little Toaster mini humbucker bridge pickup taps into the fiery fullness of a traditional humbucker with a uniquely trebly top-end that sears with intensity — perfect for those big, bright progressions and lead lines. Its neighboring Pearlito and Alnico-Blade single-coils add a transparent and characterful tonality at the middle and neck positions that come ready to expertly handle almost any genre you throw their way. Factor in a master tone and volume control, a 4-way pickup selector, and a performance-convenient kill switch, and the Alliance Dave Baksh signature remains ready to push creative and tonal boundaries.

Sharp-looking, smart-playing hardware

Feel and sound aside, the Alliance Dave Baksh signature plays like a top-tier Duesenberg from the opening note to the final chord. What does that guarantee? Stellar, stage-grade intonation comes courtesy of precision 18:1 tuning machines that are anchored down by a 3-Point Radius Bridge and a Wrapper tailpiece for supporting maximum note sustain. Nickel plating dresses every bit of hardware across the guitar, from the iconic Duesenberg “D” emblems to the control knobs laser-etched with lion heads tributing Baksh’s Indian heritage. Style and diligence? Check and check!!

Duesenberg: the 6-string pride of Deutschland

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.

What Duesenberg Says...

Dave "Brownsound" Baksh is co-lead guitarist and background vocalist with Sum 41. The Canadian band was formed in 1996 and went on to become one of the worlds leading rock/pop punk bands. After over 25 years of relentless touring, making records and being constantly humbled by their ever growing audience the group continues to thrive doing what they love. Quite simply, Sum 41 is a true rock band, uncompromising and honest with no intention of slowing down.