Baritone Fifty Niner with Hot-wound Lipstick Pickups
This sharp-dressed Fifty Niner Baritone delivers the bass down low — real low. We're talking B to B. That's a perfect fourth below standard E to E tuning. And whether you're a down-tuned country picker, a drop-tuned hard rocker, or an accompanist/recording artist on the prowl for alternate open-chord voicings, guitarists at Sweetwater find that this Danelectro Baritone is built to take your music in exciting new directions. The hybrid 29.75-inch-scale-length maple neck makes a comfortable transition for bass players and guitarists. Electronics-wise, two high-output lipstick pickups driven by a 3-way selector permit quick access to those coveted Dano Bari tones, along with a sweet, throaty breakup that won't leave you drowning in amp noise. All the while, classic Danelectro stylings — the Shorthorn body shape and iconic headstock — make the Fifty Niner Baritone a sweet addition to any collector's showcase.
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A sealed semi-hollow deal
It’s an ingenious semi-hollow build that’s stood the test of time: a spruce body frame capped with hardboard and paired with a center block that eliminates feedback. Rugged and beyond versatile, no guitar body sounds quite like a Danelectro’s body! The Fifty Niner Baritone’s nuanced resonance and tonal range give this guitar a unique edge for everything from vintage rockabilly blues to modern rock faves. Plus, crème body binding and a black back give the Fifty Niner Baritone veritable retro appeal to match.
High-output lipstick pickups
Danelectro's fabled lipstick pickups have captured the imaginations of countless guitarists throughout the ages. This Fifty Niner Baritone's high-output lipstick single-coils hark back to the vintage tones of rock's earliest days. The result is a bari sound that stands alone — a defined attack, a formidable bottom end, and a healthy dose of midrange punch and top-end zing. Additional windings give this bari added output to drive an amp hard. And with its 3-way pickup selector and Master Volume and Tone controls, you will have no trouble finding a sound for your music.
An iconic American brand
Founded in 1947, Danelectro produced guitar amps throughout the 1940s before expanding into guitars in the ’50s. With their beloved quirky hollowbody designs, hardboard/plywood construction, and lipstick pickups, the iconic Danelectro designs are instantly recognizable. Among other innovations, Danelectro introduced the baritone guitar in 1956 and the electric sitar in 1967. From guitar gods Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck to Who bassist John Entwistle (check out the bass solo on “My Generation”), country superstar Glen Campbell, Tom Petty lead guitarist Mike Campbell, and the ever-eclectic Wilco guitarist and solo artist Nels Cline, Danos have become staples in the guitar and bass arsenals of top artists in all genres. Now, Danelectro is back and better than ever; Sweetwater is proud to offer you this formidable lineup of iconic vintage-inspired instruments.
Danelectro Fifty Niner Baritone Features:
- Retro, stylish baritone for a range of genres and playing styles, from down-tuned country to drop-tuned rock
- Lightweight spruce body and hardboard top deliver signature midrange tone
- Maple neck with rosewood fingerboard offers wonderful playability and response
- Comfortable 29.75-in. scale length creates an easy transition between guitar and bass
- High-output lipstick single-coils provide a classic tone with modern convenience — sounds sweet clean or driven
- 3-way pickup selector with Master Volume and Master Tone
- Adjustable saddle bridge lets you set intonation to your liking
- Deluxe black back and headstock with crème body binding on top fuel bold retro appeal
