I like Duesenberg guitars for a number of reasons, but then I compare the prices to my late 90's Dearmond guitars that cost a fraction of the price, yet play and sound just about as good.....honestly.
Always keep an eye out for good Dearmond models. They sell between $250 - $500. I'm not implying they're the same quality, but if Duesenberg is out of the price range, you'll get a similar vibe with US made pickups for the price of a Squier.
Let's keep it a secret though.