Distinguished “Session Man” Tom Bukovac partnered with Duesenberg to build a bold, versatile signature instrument — and did the pair ever deliver! The Alliance Tom Bukovac signature axe comes loaded up with warm woodiness, incomparably flexible tones, and hardware that just won’t quit. Allow us to elaborate. A flamed-maple body topped with curly maple and an “F” hole cutout gives this semi-hollowbody a striking look and naturally warm and articulate sound right off the bat. Its duet of GrandVintage humbuckers, plus a bonus bridge piezo pickup, unlocks every nuance of your playing style with smooth and rich detail to truly captivate during studio takes. High-quality hardware abounds, marked most notably by the 3-Point Radius Bridge and a fully rotating Diamond Deluxe Vibrato system. A studio guitarist as seasoned as Tom demands an instrument that can keep up, and guitarists around Music Experience have found that this is one signature that rises to the ocassion each time out.
First and foremost, the Alliance Tom Bukovac signature feels fantastic across the shoulder, and there are myriad contributing factors. The single-cut, semi-hollow body, comprised of 100% maple, keeps things lightweight while providing an optimal degree of brightness and articulation in sound. A classic “D”-carved maple neck extends this favorable feel and natural tonality, complemented by a 12-inch-radius rosewood fingerboard marked with Tom’s “Session Man” nickname at the 12th fret. This grasp and fluid feel across all 22 frets presents a perfect platform for chording, riffing, soloing — anything the track at hand requires!.
Equipped with two GrandVintage humbuckers, the Alliance Tom Bukovac signature facilitates stunning dual-coil sonics for virtually any musical occasion. The extremely wide and balanced delivery of these pickups adapts quite easily to a multitude of musical environments, offering both sharpened cut and buttery smooth richness alike to present a tonal palette that just can’t be outdone. Their German silver pickup baseplates and open covers keep frequential hindrances to an absolute minimum as well, resulting in the purest tones possible. Plus, with a bridge-mounted piezo pickup and its accompanying switch and Multi-Tone blend control, every last detail of your picked and plucked playing is captured and brightly enhanced at the flip of a switch.
For studio workhorses like Tom Bukovac, a zero-compromise guitar that’s designed for optimal playability while tracking is a necessity — and that’s just what the Alliance Tom Bukovac delivers. Handsome nickel-plated hardware abounds with remarkably accurate 18:1 Z-Tuners, an iconic Duesenberg 3-Point Radius Bridge, and a beautiful Diamond Deluxe Vibrato tailpiece. This vibrato system not only weighs much less than similar pieces and is easier to restring, but it provides a professional feel and functionality to boot, thanks to heavy-duty yet responsive components. Its arm even swivels 360 degrees so that you’ve always got full command!
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.
Tom Bukovac is known as the “Session Man” in the music industry and has played on more than 700 albums - and still counting. You name the album and he has probably played on it. From Steven Tyler to Keith Urban. From Vince Gill to Willie Nelson. Tom has played for everyone, showing why he is one of the most demanded players alive today. Tom, or "Uncle Larry" as some call him, likes to give a glimpse into his tips and tricks of being the SESSION MAN in his hit YouTube show “HOME SKOOLIN”. Our journey together has lent Duesenberg's distinctive tone to many of the songs we listen to today, all leading to this collaboration to create the perfect session guitar for all styles of music.
The classic semi-hollow construction with bent sides, arched top and back and a solid centerblock provides a unique tonal response and feedback resistance.
Fitted with two GrandVintage Humbuckers for a wide, clear and defined tone without noise. A benchmark for classic Humbucker tone. Developed and fine-tuned for years - now a benchmark for a classic und raw humbucker tone. The Duesenberg GrandVintage is a balanced premium Humbucker that delivers an even and wide frequency band. High-quality components like the pickup baseplate and open covers are made from German Silver, which is the only material available that does not have a negative impact on the frequencies produced at the beginning of the signal chain. They truly deliver that famous Duesenberg tone that transports all of the nuances in your playing and cuts through the mix in any situation.
The additional Piezo pickup inside the bridge delivers increased transparency and nuance on demand. Blend in with the Multi-Tone control.
The Alliance Series Tom Bukovac is made to meet the demands of professional studio musicians. It comes with a set of two Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbuckers that deliver a transparent, noiseless and wide signal for optimal recording conditions. Additionally, the Alliance Series Tom Bukovac is fitted with an integrated Piezo pickup inside the bridge. This pickup can be activated with a small switch on the pickguard and blended with the regular pickup tone via our Multi-Tone control. It delivers an even brighter and more responsive tone that lends itself perfectly for more nuanced fingerstyle playing and much more. The usual metal 3-step brace that holds the pickguard in place has been removed on this model to enable more freedom of movement for fingerstyle sessions. Last but not least, a breathtaking selection of the finest quilted and flamed maple elevates this Alliance model to a whole new level..
Meet the vibrato system that has changed the idea of what a classic design can do. Buttery smooth action, reliable tuning stability and string changes that are a breeze are just the main aspects of our unique vibrato design. The Diamond Deluxe gives you the best tone while being lightweight. Heavy duty needle and nylon bearings give you the highly responsive Duesenberg feel when using the vibrato arm. The arm itself can be turned freely for 360° and can be adjusted to your preferred angle and length. The strings are simply guided through the holes in the bar underneath the arm-axis and can be lead to the tuners without any hassle. Proven daily on the stages of this world.
You will find the geometrical three steps in almost every part on our instruments, from the curves on the headstock to the shape of the output jack. When compared to regular chrome finishes, nickel has a beautiful warm and elegant sheen and ages naturally over time. It's the way things were done before chrome became the standard. If you don't want the hardware on your instrument to age, we recommend regular cleaning.
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 | Semi-hollowbody |
|---|---|
| Body Shape | Starplayer TV |
| Left-/Right-handed | Right-handed |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body Material | Laminated Flamed Maple |
| Top Material | Laminated Quilted Maple |
| Body Finish | PUR lacquer |
| Color | Natural |
| Neck Material | 3-piece Flamed Maple |
| Neck Shape | Classic "D" |
| Radius | 12"-14" Compound |
| Fingerboard Material | Indian Rosewood |
| Fingerboard Inlay | Cream Dots |
| Number of Frets | 22 Jumbo |
| Scale Length | 25.5" |
| Nut Width | 1.673" |
| Nut Material | Synthetic Bone |
| Bridge/Tailpiece | Duesenberg Steel Saddle Bridge, Diamond Deluxe Tremola |
| Tuners | Duesenberg Z-Tuners |
| Neck Pickup | Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker |
| Bridge Pickup | Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker, Piezo Bridge |
| Controls | 1 x volume, 1 x tone |
| Switching | 3-way blade pickup switch, 1 x piezo switch |
| Strings | Duesenberg Custom, .010-.050 |
| Case/Gig Bag | Hardshell Case |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DAC-TB-QMN |
