Alliance Series Mike Campbell

Construction

The Alliance Series Mike Campbell comes in two different constructions. The smaller, Starplayer TV shaped instruments feature our versatile semi-hollow construction with a solid centerblock. The big-body Mike Campbell Hollow is all-hollow for a lot of moving air and feedback control.

Premium Pickups

All Editions come with our own premium pickups. The blue and green versions are fitted with our acclaimed set of pickups that combines the sharp tone of a bridge humbucker with the warmth of a P90 in the neck position. The red all-hollow version features two P90 pickups for a pure and raw hollow tone.

Plek Processed

Just like all our instruments, the Alliance Mike Campbell receives our elaborate Plek treatment. A pleked fretboard guarantees perfectly level frets. This is the basis for our fret polishing and setup work all done by hand that eventually makes our instruments play like nothing you have ever played before.

Neck of the Duesenberg Alliance Series Mike Campbell

Neck & Fretboard

Our clever Plek process allows for an unusally low action while still keeping all notes clean and clear without string-buzz.

The string-action, the height of the strings over the frets, can only be set low and comfortable if all frets are precisely the same height. To achieve that, we use the ingeniuos Plek machine that levels all frets with a precision of 1/100 of a millimeter. Each fret is measured and cut individually to achieve optimal playability of the instrument.
Our elaborate finishing work is done entirely by hand. Each fret is polished to perfection and all fretboard edges are carefully rounded off for a smooth feel.

This all is our promise to you that a Duesenberg will always feel great in your hands.

Body of the Duesenberg Alliance Series Mike Campbell

Pickups

Duesenberg Pickups are known for their distinct, clear and versatile tone that easily cuts through the mix from mellow Jazz to supercharged Rock.

Our creamy Domino P90 in the neck position and the classically voiced GrandVintage Humbucker at the bridge form an all-around dream team many have tried to replicate.
The acclaimed middle position of the Heavy Duty 3-Way Switch features a special wiring which filters certain low-end frequencies out of the humbucker signal. The result is an open, funky and extremely versatile addition to your pallet of tone.

Tremolo of the Duesenberg Alliance Series Mike Campbell

Diamond Deluxe Vibrato

MEET THE VIBRATO SYSTEM THAT HAS CHANGED THE IDEA OF WHAT A CLASSIC DESIGN CAN DO.

Buttery smooth action, reliable tuning stability and string changes that are a breeze are just the main aspects of our unique vibrato design.

The Diamond Deluxe gives you the best tone while being lightweight. Heavy duty needle and nylon bearings give you the highly responsive Duesenberg feel when using the vibrato arm. The arm itself can be turned freely for 360° and can be adjusted to your preferred angle and length. The strings are simply guided through the holes in the bar underneath the arm-axis and can be lead to the tuners without any hassle.

Proven daily on the stages of this world.

Angled view of the Duesenberg Alliance Series Mike Campbell Hollow

All-Hollow with a twist

The Alliance Series Mike Campbell Hollow is an all-hollow construction sporting our "Destruct-Knob" circuit - an internal 10db booster.

The Mike Campbell II features a so called “Destruct Knob” placed at the lower cutaway, which enables you to boost the signal by up to 10db, controlling distortion and feedback at any time with the touch of a fingertip. When turned down, the booster can be switched off by turning it even further until it solidly clicks into place where it is taken completely out of the signal.

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Nickel Hardware

Most of our hardware is nickel finished.

You will find the geometrical three steps in almost every part on our instruments, from the curves on the headstock to the shape of the output jack.

When compared to regular chrome finishes, nickel has a beautiful warm and elegant sheen and ages naturally over time. It's the way things were done before chrome became the standard. If you don't want the hardware on your instrument to age, we recommend regular cleaning.

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Made to hold something that lasts

A good case is one that's more sturdy than what's inside.

Handsome, laid-back and simply a good place for your instrument. Meet the Duesenberg Custom Line Cases. True flightcase quality, classically shaped, beautifully handcrafted and made to endure the most realistic and unrealistic abuses. It's a case you can just throw in the back of a car, train or airplane and won't have to worry about.

This instrument comes including the Duesenberg Custom Line Case as standard.

Color Options

Available Colors

Mike Campbell 30

Mike Campbell 40

Specifications

Alliance Series Mike Campbell 30th & 40th Anniversary

Neck
Type:	Set Neck, 1-piece Maple
Width:	42.5 mm / 1.67" (nut), 52 mm / 2.05" (12th fret)
Thickness:	21 mm / 0.8" (1st fret), 24 mm / 0.95" (12th fret)
Shape:	Medium D
Fingerboard:	Indian Rosewood, radius 305 mm / 12"
Inlays:	Cream dots
Frets:	22 Jumbo 2.8 x 1.0 mm
Scale length:	648 mm / 25.5"
Trussrod:	Steel dual-action
Headstock:	Matching body colour

Body
Type:	Semi-hollow with sustain block, bent sides, f-hole
Top:	Laminated Spruce
Back, sides:	Laminated flamed Maple
Dimensions:	46 x 34 x 7 cm / 18.11" x 13.38" x 2.75"
Height (sides):	4.5 cm / 1.8"
Binding:	Cream
Pickguard:	Nickel, signed by Mike Campbell
Finish:	PUR lacquer

Hardware
Tuners:	Duesenberg Z-Tuners
Bridge:	Duesenberg Steel Saddle Bridge
Vibrato System:	Duesenberg Diamond Deluxe Tremola
Strap pins:	Duesenberg Standard (Straplock compatible)
Hardware color:	Nickel
Strings:	Duesenberg Custom 10/50 (010-013-017-028-042-050)

Electrics
Pickup (neck):	Duesenberg Domino P90
Pickup (bridge):	Duesenberg GrandVintage Humbucker
Wiring:	1 Volume, 1 Tone, 3-Way Pickup Selector

Accessories
Case:	Custom Line case (included)
Tools:	All required allen keys (included)

Alliance Series Mike Campbell Hollow

Neck
Type:	Set Neck, 1-piece Maple
Width:	42.5 mm / 1.67" (nut), 52 mm / 2.05" (12th fret)
Thickness:	21 mm / 0.8" (1st fret), 24 mm / 0.95" (12th fret)
Shape:	Medium D
Fingerboard:	Indian Rosewood, radius 305 mm / 12"
Inlays:	Cream dots
Frets:	22 Jumbo 2.8 x 1.0 mm
Scale length:	648 mm / 25.5"
Trussrod:	Steel dual-action
Headstock:	Matching body color

Body
Type:	Hollow body without sustain block, bent sides, f-hole
Top:	Laminated Spruce
Back, sides:	Laminated Maple
Dimensions:	51.5 x 41 cm / 20.27" x 16"
Height (sides):	4.5 cm / 1.8"
Binding:	Cream, 5-layer purfling
Pickguard:	Nickel, signed by Mike Campbell
Finish:	PUR lacquer

Hardware
Tuners:	Duesenberg Z-Tuners
Bridge:	Duesenberg Steel Saddle Bridge
Tailpiece:	Duesenberg Trapeze Tailpiece
Strap pins:	Duesenberg Multi-Lock
Hardware color:	Nickel
Strings:	Duesenberg Custom 10/46 (010-013-017-026-036-046)

Electrics
Pickup (neck):	Duesenberg Domino P90
Pickup (bridge):	Duesenberg Domino P90
Wiring:	1 volume, 1 tone, 1 Destruct Knob, 3-Way Pickup Selector
Special:	Active Booster +10db (Destruct Knob)

Accessories
Case:	Custom Line Case (included)
Tools:	All required allen keys (included)

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Bent sides and glued on top and back. Added solid center block. The classic construction. Semi-Hollow instruments combine the distinct tone of a hollow construction with the feedback resistance of a solid body. Extremely versatile.

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