1966 Fender Duo-Sonic II - Dakota Red Electric Guitar

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A Piece of Fender History in Your Hands Some guitars are just instruments. Others are time capsules. This 1966 Fender Duo-Sonic II in Dakota Red is firmly in the second camp — a genuine mid-'60s Fender built in Fullerton, California during one of the most storied eras in American guitar making. The checking, the chips, the honest wear — all of it tells a story that no brand-new guitar can fake. This Fender is in fair condition. The guitar is fully functional and will go through a full tech set up prior to shipping. It has a Large amounts of wear, dents, scratches, and chips from age and use. Non Original Pickups. Please review the photos carefully for full condition. The Duo-Sonic II arrived in 1964 alongside the Mustang, sharing its body shape, 24" scale length, and fixed bridge while skipping the tremolo. By 1966, it was largely overshadowed by the Mustang's popularity — which means these have always flown a little under the radar. That's still true today, and it makes them one of the more accessible ways to own a real vintage Fender. If a shorter scale and an offset body appeal to you, this is worth a close look. The Body and Feel The Duo-Sonic II body is alder — the same tonewood Fender was using on Stratocasters of the same era — in an offset waist silhouette that splits the difference between the Jazzmaster and the Mustang. It's a compact, lightweight guitar that sits comfortably whether you're standing or seated. Dakota Red was one of only three color options Fender offered on the Duo-Sonic II (Red, White, and Blue), and it's the boldest of the three. Nearly six decades of play have left their mark: finish checking is present across the body, along with chips and general age-related wear consistent with a guitar of this vintage. That kind of patina is part of what makes a vintage guitar feel lived-in rather than preserved behind glass. The body itself remains solid. The Neck and Fretboard The neck is a one-piece maple C profile with a rosewood fretboard