The Fender Duo-Sonic is an electric guitar launched by Fender Musical Instruments Corporation as a student model guitar, an inexpensive model aimed at amateur musicians. It was referred to as a "3/4 size" Fender guitar.
Duo-Sonic II
Squier classic vibe Duo-Sonic, it copies the appearance of the first generation of Fender Duo-Sonic
1993 re-issue Duo-Sonic, made in Mexico
David Byrne in 1978, playing his white Duo-Sonic II onstage with Talking Heads.
The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an American manufacturer and marketer of musical instruments and amplifiers. Fender produces acoustic guitars, bass amplifiers and public address equipment; however, it is best known for its solid-body electric guitars and bass guitars, particularly the Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jaguar, Jazzmaster, Precision Bass, and the Jazz Bass. The company was founded in Fullerton, California, by Clarence Leonidas "Leo" Fender in 1946. Andy Mooney has served as the chief executive officer (CEO) since June 2015.
The Stratocaster was released in 1954
Leo Fender and early guitar models at the Fender Guitar Factory Museum.
Fender Telecaster with a "spaghetti logo" from the pre-CBS era