Duesenberg Paloma Black

The Paloma: The Duesenberg Spirit in an "offset" format designed for the stage

With its "offset" curves and meticulous finishes, the Duesenberg Paloma embraces the aesthetic codes dear to the brand while offering a decidedly modern approach to sound. Its trio of in-house pickups, combined with a simple and quick rotary selector, allows seamless switching between tonal registers. Add the elegant nickel hardware, designed to age with character, and you get an electric guitar that confidently performs both under the spotlight and in the studio.

For whom, and in which styles?

The Paloma is primarily aimed at intermediate to expert guitarists seeking an expressive, precise, and versatile solid-body. It excels particularly in pop, indie, funk, soul, and rock: from crisp rhythms to tight crunches and thicker leads, it follows the playing without muddiness. Its ergonomics and stability make it an excellent choice for stage musicians who need to change tonal colors quickly while maintaining a consistent playing feel.

The sound

At the bridge, the Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker delivers body, rich mids, and a tight low-end response, ideal for punchy riffs and singing solos with sustain. In the middle position, the Pearlito Singlecoil favors clarity and definition, perfect for funk attacks and clear arpeggios. At the neck, the AlnicoBlade Singlecoil offers articulated roundness and great dynamics, with a precise attack that remains usable even with distortion. The alder body enhances clarity and balance, while the maple neck contributes punch and stability. The electronics (volume, tone, 4-position rotary selector) are straightforward to ensure clean transitions without complications.

Recommended compatible accessories

The guitar comes with a "Duesenberg Custom Line" gig bag, convenient for transport. To stay as close as possible to the original feel, you can opt for electric strings in gauge 010/050 (factory setup). The Duesenberg Standard strap buttons are indicated as Straplock compatible, so an appropriate Straplock security system is a relevant option for the stage.

Technical specifications

Electronics: microphone configuration	SSH	Bridge / tailpiece	Tremolo
Category	Asymmetric	Electronics	Passive
Left handed	No	Electroacoustic	No
Strings	Steel	Color	Black
Nbr of strings	6	Finishing	Glossy
Nbrs of frets	22	Hardware	Nickel

Type	Solid alder body	Frets	22 Jumbo, 2.8 x 1.0 mm / 0.110" x 0.039"
Dimensions	460 x 340 mm / 18.1" x 13.4"	Scale length	648 mm / 25.5"
Depth (sides)	42 mm / 1.65"	Truss rod	double-action steel
Binding	cream	Headstock	black
Pickguard	black	Tuners	Duesenberg Z-Tuners
Finish	PUR lacquer, back and sides Trans-Black	Bridge	Duesenberg steel
Width	42.5 mm / 1.67" (nut), 52 mm / 2.05" (12th fret)	Vibrato system	Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe Tremola, short version
Thickness	21 mm / 0.83" (1st fret), 24 mm / 0.94" (12th fret)	Strap buttons	Duesenberg Standard (Straplock compatible)
Profile	Medium D	Hardware finish	nickel
Fingerboard	Indian rosewood, 305 mm / 12" radius	Pickups	neck Duesenberg AlnicoBlade Singlecoil, middle Duesenberg Pearlito Singlecoil, bridge Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker
Inlays	"Pearloid" diamonds	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone, 4-position rotary selector