Designed in collaboration with multi-instrumentalist and sonic explorer Warren Ellis (Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, Dirty Three), the Warren Ellis Duo Special is a no-nonsense, high-impact tenor guitar built for bold expression. With its stripped-down aesthetic and double-pickup configuration, this model is all about raw tone, dynamic feel, and stage-ready performance.
At the heart of the Duo Special are two custom-voiced blade-style pickups that deliver everything from warm, clean textures to biting, overdriven leads. Whether you’re running ambient loops, channeling gritty post-rock, or bending tradition into something entirely new, the Duo Special responds with precision and attitude.
Its short 23" scale and 4-string layout invite alternative tunings (CGDA, GDAE, DGBE, and more), making it a creative playground for both guitarists and non-guitarists alike.
This is not your average tenor guitar—it’s a purpose-built, genre-defying tool of expression. Whether on stage or in the studio, the Warren Ellis Duo Special dares you to push boundaries and redefine the instrument’s voice.
Features & Specs
Body: Solid Alder
Pickups: WE SCx2
Switching: Individual on-off
Controls: 1 Volume, 1 Tone
Bridge: Fully adjustable Tele-Style bridge
Neck: Maple, Bolt-on
Fingerboard: Rosewood, Dot Markers
Scale Length: 23"
Width at the Nut: 1 5/16
Hardware: Kluson Style Nickel/Chrome
Strings: GHS G.042, D.032, A.018, E.011
Average Weight: 6.0 lbs
Unique Features: Warren Ellis Signature Design
Shipping Details
The Tenor Guitars fulfillment warehouse is located in Nashville, TN., USA. Ground shipping throughout contiguous USA is FREE.
No matter where you live, we offer affordable worldwide shipping with a 100% delivery guarantee. If an item is lost or misplaced during transit, we've got your back. However, if you would prefer to require a signature on delivery, you can select that at checkout.
*Please note that additional tax and duties may apply for residents outside of the USA.
Returns
If you've simply decided that the item you ordered is not for you, you can send it back within 45 days of purchase for refund, credit, or exchange, minus shipping. Simply contact us, and someone from our returns department will be in touch as soon as possible. If your order qualified for free shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from the refund or credit.
If you think your instrument has arrived damaged or defective in any way, please contact our support team as soon as possible. If approved, we will cover shipping expenses* (within contiguous USA) for you to return the item. From there, we will work with you personally to sort out compensation whether by exchange, refund, or credit.
Between 45 - 120 days, if you wish to return your item, we will retain a 20% restocking fee from your refund amount. After that time we will entertain returns or exchanges on a case by case basis only.
