Duesenberg Alliance Paul Franklin Red lap steel with case

General

With thirty CMA nominations to his name, Paul Franklin ranks among the very best in the world in the pedal and lap steel genres. The American steel guitarist from Nashville has played on more than 500 albums and has been named best steel guitarist on several occasions. You may recognise him from his collaborations with Dire Straits, Vince Gill, Shania Twain and Reba McEntire. This Duesenberg Alliance has been designed around his personal preferences, but is just as well suited to any player wishing to explore the lap steel. Unlike a guitar, you play a lap steel lying down, sliding a slide along the strings. The transparent red finish allows the Korina wood beneath to show through subtly, whilst the acrylic fretboard with a print on the back creates a striking and personalised look.

High-quality sound and the Multibender system

Whilst the GrandVintage humbucker at the neck delivers a crisp, clear tone, the hum-cancelling SingleTwin pickup in the neck offers a warm and more subtle sound. The Speed-Pot is positioned at a reduced angle of 70 degrees, allowing you to effortlessly add smooth swells to your playing with your fingertip. Thanks to the integrated Multibender system, you can bend selected strings up or down by a half or whole tone whilst playing, with a simple hand movement. This allows you to instantly turn a minor chord into a major one, or add characterful articulation to a melody line. The Multibender can be used with up to five individually adjustable levers for ultimate precision! The Paul Franklin Signature edition comes complete with a Custom Line case, all necessary Allen keys and a certificate of authenticity. The Duesenberg Alliance Paul Franklin thus delivers a premium sound with the looks and playing comfort tailored to Paul Franklin’s taste!