Duke Basis C 52 1/2 Konzertgitarre

Duke Basis C 52 1/2 - High-quality 1/2 concert guitar for children with cedar top

The Duke Basis C 52 1/2 is an excellently crafted half-size classical guitar that is ideal for children of primary school age. With high-quality materials, a balanced sound and child-friendly ergonomics, this model is the perfect companion for young music students who want to learn and play on a real instrument - not a toy, but a real quality instrument with a convincing price-performance ratio.

Duke - precision, sound and quality from German control

The Duke brand stands for classical guitars with high-quality workmanship and carefully selected wood. All instruments undergo strict quality control in Germany - a guarantee that even beginners and young players can start with reliable instruments with a convincing sound. The Duke Basis C 52 1/2 meets these high standards despite its compact format and offers children the ideal conditions for starting out in the world of music.

Technical details of the Duke Basis C 52 1/2 classical guitar

The guitar has a solid cedar top, which is known for its warm, direct and overtone-rich sound. Especially when played quietly, as is common with children, cedar develops its full strength and reacts sensitively to the dynamics of the attack. The body is made of laminated bubinga wood - an African hardwood with a beautiful grain that impresses with its stability and resilience. A successful combination for a student instrument, both visually and tonally.

The scale length is 520 mm and corresponds to the typical length for 1/2 concert guitars. It ensures an adapted string tension and a comfortable grip for children's hands. The nut width of 46 mm offers enough space for precise finger guidance without being too demanding - perfect for beginners to classical playing.

The neck is made of cedro, a light and stable cedar wood that is pleasant to play. The fingerboard, bridge and binding are made of high-quality rosewood - a classic tonewood that is prized for its durability and tonal quality. The genuine bone nut also ensures clean sound transmission and long-lasting intonation.

Child-friendly design and stable machine heads

The Duke Basis C 52 1/2 was developed with a focus on child-friendly handling and long-lasting playability. Thanks to its compact size, low weight and comfortable neck shape, the instrument can also be easily picked up and played by smaller hands - whether in music lessons, when practising at home or in an ensemble.

The high-quality Rubner R1 machine heads ensure precise and smooth tuning. Reliable tuning stability is essential, especially for children's instruments, to avoid frustration when playing. The machine heads come from the renowned German manufacturer Rubner and stand for high quality and durability.

Who is the Duke C 52 1/2 base suitable for?

The Duke Basis C 52 1/2 is the ideal classical guitar for children aged around 6 to 9 years who are starting to play the guitar. Thanks to its careful workmanship, child-friendly dimensions and high-quality materials, it is suitable for music school lessons as well as for private music-making.

It is aimed at parents who are not looking for a cheap mass-produced product for their children, but a reliable, good-sounding instrument that promotes and supports musical learning. Guitar teachers also appreciate the Duke student models for their coherent quality and well thought-out construction.

Features:

• Model: Duke Basis C 52 1/2
• Instrument type: Children's concert guitar (1/2 size)
• Top: Solid cedar
• Back & sides: Bubinga laminated
• Neck: Cedro
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Bridge: Rosewood
• Binding: Rosewood
• Nut: Bone
• Scale length: 520 mm
• Nut width: 46 mm
• Tuners: Rubner R1 (Made in Germany)
• Recommended age: approx. 6-9 years

Specs:

• incl. Case: no
• Incl. Bag: no
• Scale: 520 mm
• Color: Nature
• Strings: 6
• Frets: 19
• Top: Cedar
• Rib: Misc.
• Cutaway: no
• Set Offer: no
• Pickup: No
• Finish: High Gloss
• Type: Concert Guitar
• Theme: Guitars and Basses

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