1965 Fender Duo Sonic II, Blue
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At a Glance:
Model: Duo-Sonic II
Finish: Blue
Scale Length: 24”
Neck Date: March 1965
Neck Width: A-width
Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays
Neck: Maple, birdseye figuring
Tuners: Correct double-line Klusons
Pickguard: Correct 3-ply pearl guard
Pickups: Correct grey-bottom single coils, ink dated 1965
Electronics: Original Stackpole pots dated week 12 of 1965; wiring and solder appear untouched
Condition: Clean, original example that presents very well
Nut Width: 37.7mm
Neck Depth: 20.1mm at 1st fret / 24mm at 12th fret
Case: Original hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.
1965 Fender Duo Sonic II, Blue
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A very clean and original 1965 Fender Duo-Sonic II, finished in Blue and complete with its original salt-and-pepper hard case.
The Duo-Sonic II is one of Fender’s coolest mid-’60s student models and, in simple terms, is essentially the hardtail counterpart to the Mustang. With its 24” scale length, compact body and straightforward twin-pickup layout, it has a very easy, minimalist feel and a tonal character all of its own.
This example presents exceptionally well. The Blue finish remains strong and attractive, and the guitar has a very tidy, clean look throughout. The neck is dated March 1965 and has a rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays, along with some lovely birdseye figuring through the maple. It is an A-width neck, measuring 37.7mm at the nut, with a depth of 20.1mm at the 1st fret and 24mm at the 12th.
Hardware is all as you would hope to see, including the correct double-line Kluson tuners, single string tree and 3-ply pearl pickguard.
Both grey-bottom single-coil pickups are ink dated 1965, the Stackpole pots are coded 304 6512 for week 12 of 1965, and the wiring and solder all look excellent and appear untouched.
These little offset Fenders have a bright, punchy and articulate sound, with plenty of attack and a slightly leaner, more immediate response than a Strat. The fixed bridge helps keep things direct and stable, and the shorter scale gives the guitar a relaxed, easy feel under the hand.
All in all, a superb, original Duo-Sonic II in excellent condition in the best colour for this model (we think anyway!)
It comes complete with its original salt-and-pepper hard case and Fender polish cloth.
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At a Glance:
Model: Duo-Sonic II
Finish: Blue
Scale Length: 24”
Neck Date: March 1965
Neck Width: A-width
Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl dot inlays
Neck: Maple, birdseye figuring
Tuners: Correct double-line Klusons
Pickguard: Correct 3-ply pearl guard
Pickups: Correct grey-bottom single coils, ink dated 1965
Electronics: Original Stackpole pots dated week 12 of 1965; wiring and solder appear untouched
Condition: Clean, original example that presents very well
Nut Width: 37.7mm
Neck Depth: 20.1mm at 1st fret / 24mm at 12th fret
Case: Original hard case
We are not box shifters, we take your packing and shipping very seriously..!
We have to. You're considering spending a lot of money with us and you would obviously like your valuable musical instrument to arrive at your door, without drama, fuss or damage.
We have many years (stretching way back in to the last century) of packing and shipping fragile musical items all over the world - in fact the number of sometimes priceless, vintage instruments we have shipped is in the thousands.
When you buy a vintage or second hand item from us, it will be hand packed by one or more of our specialist, in house staff and then shipped in our own custom made cardboard boxes (If applicable).
We normally ship via our preferred carriers UPS, DPD, Parcelforce and Royal Mail for smaller items such as straps and leads. Tracking numbers are always provided.
Shipping prices vary by item and by location, please see the individual products for details but as a guide, prices for a guitar is usually:
UK - £50
Mainland Europe - £75
USA - £200
Rest of World (rates can vary a lot depending on country) - £250
How can I pay?
All our base prices are in £GBP Sterling and exclude delivery.
Payments can be made by bank transfer (up to any amount) or credit/debit card through our website (up to £10,000.) Due to fraud risks we do not take payment by phone. We accept and use many online payment services that work by way of bank transfer and recommend Wise.com who will in generally offer far better exchange rates than banks.
Do your prices include VAT?
All prices include UK VAT but most used or vintage guitars are sold under the UK marginal scheme for secondhand goods which means you will not get an invoice with the VAT amount shown separately, neither will you be able to claim this VAT element back if you are VAT registered, and the VAT element cannot be deducted for export sales.
For new items such as some guitars, pedals, straps, cables etc 20% UK VAT is included and if you are in an export country, which since Brexit now includes Europe and of course the US, this 20% VAT will automatically be deducted at checkout for you. You may have to pay local taxes and duties when your goods arrive in your home country, we advise you to check with your local customs office to be sure.
Can I reserve or put an item on hold?
Yes you can. Items can be put on hold for a deposit payment of 10%. This will hold the item for up to 30 days but this deposit payment is non refundable in the event of the buyer failing to complete the sale.
A further 10% payment at the end of the initial 30 day period will extend this period for another 30 days and subject to individual approval, this arrangement can be extended at our discretion. ATB Guitars holds title to the goods until paid for in full and if the buyer should change his/her mind for any reason, a restocking fee equivalent to to 15% of the total purchase price will be deducted from any refund given.
Do you have a mailing list?
The best way to get on our mailing list is to submit the form at the bottom of every page on our website. Also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ATBguitars as most new items are posted there as soon as we buy them and before they go on the website. If you are searching for a specific guitar then send us an email and we will attempt to alert you once one has been found.