{"title":"Danelectro Guitars","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"pre-owned-danelectro-59xt-seafoam-green-with-trem-with-gig-bag","title":"Pre Owned Danelectro 59XT Seafoam Green with Trem With Gig Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Used And Vintage\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/vintage_and_used.png?v=1742598156\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into timeless Danelectro tones with this Danelectro 59XT in Seafoam Green! This is a classic reborn with all the vintage vibes with modern improvements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Danelectro 59XT Seafoam Green showcases the iconic double-cutaway Shorthorn silhouette with semi-hollow construction and center block for enhanced resonance and sustain. Built from composite and plywood, the instrument features a 25\" scale maple neck with dual-action truss rod and rosewood fretboard with 21 frets. You'll enjoy the comfy C-profile neck and 1.65\" nut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Danelectro is flush with great tones thanks to its vintage-style single-coil neck pickup paired with dual Lipstick humbucking bridge pickup, controlled via master volume, master tone with coil-split push-pull, and three-way selector. The Wilkinson vibrato bridge ensures reliable tuning stability and expressive tremolo bends. You get solid nickel hardware with 3-on-a-side tuners and nickel bridge an upgrade from the vintage wooden bridges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is great condition and comes with a gig bag.  The techs in our shop have set it up to play perfectly and it's ready to go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble cutaway Shorthorn shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-hollow body with center block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposite\/Plywood construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale length: 25″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard Radius: 14″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Shape: C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: 1.65″\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Joint: Bolt-on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Wood: Maple with double acting truss rod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFretboard: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of frets: 21\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWilkinson vibrato bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: 3 on a side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardware: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 dual humbucking Lipstick® bridge pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 vintage style large housing single coil neck pickup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 master volume\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 master tone (with push pull switch to split bridge pickup)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 way pickup switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eSerial Number: 116438\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Danelectro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48270025916659,"sku":"80DEL015","price":499.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img34925.jpg?v=1766433335"},{"product_id":"vintage-1956-danelectro-u-2-refinished-white-with-varitone-mod-with-gig-bag","title":"Vintage 1956 Danelectro U-2 Refinished White With Varitone Mod With Gig Bag","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Used And Vintage\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/vintage_and_used.png?v=1742598156\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe've had a lot of nice vintage guitars here, including some super cool Danelectros - and now we have a very interesting one.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis Danelectro U2 is from 1956.  This is the year that the now legendary model debuted.  Danelectro came out with its dual-pickup hollow bodied guitar, made of poplar and Masonite, as a distinctive offering that differentiated it from what other companies were doing.  Not only was it lightweight, but the tone was totally different, thanks to the lipstick pickups, wired in series, instead of parallel.  The model was only made for a few years, but became well known amongst guitar players that wanted something \"different\".  It regained popularity in the 2000's once being reissued, but for many, a vintage one is the only way to go.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003ehere we have a great example of one that has been modified to be more versatile.  Ever wanted a Gibson-style varitone switch on a Danelectro U2?  Now you have it!  Check this out....\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe pickups, pots and tuners are original.  What's not original would be the bridge, output jack, strap buttons, and the finish.  Most significantly, a master volume control and a 5-way rotary switch has been added. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe Varitone circuit operates simply, providing the player with easily accessible tone options.  It's done by using a series of capacitors and inductors to create different frequency filters, controlled by a rotary switch.  Each setting has a distinct effect on the sound.  Here's what you get:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 1: This setting is known as “bypass” and offers the cleanest and most unfiltered sound. The signal passes through without any tonal modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 2: This setting boosts the midrange frequencies, resulting in a thicker, more pronounced tone. It adds warmth and depth to the sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 3: This setting emphasizes the treble frequencies, providing a brighter, more cutting tone. It is often used for solos or when a more aggressive sound is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 4: This setting applies a low-pass filter, cutting out high frequencies and producing a darker, smoother tone. It is commonly used for jazz or blues playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePosition 5: This setting applies a high-pass filter, cutting out low frequencies and producing a thin, focused tone. It is often used for rhythm guitar parts or when a more defined sound is desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can see, you can get a LOT out of this guitar.  It's perfect for the studio, or live use where you need a variety of tones.  And of course it's just fun to play with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe guitar is in good shape, especially considering it's turning 70 this year.  Setup to play perfectly by the techs in our shop, it's ready to go.  A gig bag is included.  You won't see another like this one out there, that's for sure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Danelectro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49881807782131,"sku":"80DEL019","price":1599.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2433\/files\/1-Img45953.jpg?v=1784056551"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.truetonemusic.mom\/collections\/danelectro-guitars.oembed","provider":"Truetone Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}