The Return of Danelectro's 1966 12-string
1966. Let us set the stage for you: NASA's Gemini Program is in full swing. Miniskirts are taking America by storm. And all across the globe, jangly rock anthems from the Byrds, the Beatles, and the Hollies are filling the airwaves. At the heart of it all is the 12-string electric guitar. This would be the year the Danelectro 66-12 would burst onto the scenes and the worlds of folk, rock 'n' roll, and psychedelia would be forever changed. Today's Danelectro 66-12 reissue brings the versatile tones and vintage stylings of this pop icon right to your stage and session. Its semi-hollow alder body supplies a warmth, snap, and resonance that'll creep their way into your busiest tracks. And with its full-service pickup complement — an offset neck single-coil and a dual-lipstick bridge humbucker with a push/pull pot to split coils— you've got a banquet of sparkly, syrupy 12-string textures right at your fingertips, with a saccharine clean and a crunchy bite that will shape your parts in exciting ways. And if you're looking for playability, today's 66-12 delivers. Its C-shaped maple neck and pau ferro fingerboard supply comfort and streamline fret access, no matter what your playing style. With its avant-garde styling and far-reaching tonal armament, the Danelectro 66-12 electric guitar from Sweetwater is one 12-string you won't want to pass up.
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Classic controls with a modern twist
The Danelectro 66-12 ships to you with a master volume control, a master tone control, and a 3-way switch. But don't be fooled by its streamlined setup: there are tons of sweet-and-salty sonic textures to be found within this unassuming 12-string. The secret lies in its vintage-styled offset single-coil neck pickup and dual-lipstick bridge humbucker. We at Sweetwater are big fans of lipstick humbuckers and their thick, powerful attack. When you're running through a dirty amp, you'll get a ton of crunch and low-end response without losing definition. Meanwhile, a clean amp can create awesome jazz tones. If that's not enough, the tone control has a push/pull pot that splits the humbucker for added spank, sparkle, and chime.
Vintage-styled Semi-hollowbody construction
Danelectro is known for its instantly recognizable body designs and avant-garde styling. The 66-12 is no different. This reverse-offset body shape simply drips with vintage vibe and distinctive Danelectro styling. The semi-hollow construction adds sustain and extra presence to the sound. Thanks to the alder centerblock, it won't feed back as easily under high gain. The maple neck has a curvy headstock, die-cast tuners and a 14" radius pau ferro fingerboard that work together to complete the vintage look of the Danelectro 66-12.
Danelectro 66-12 Semi-hollow 12-string Electric Guitar Features:
- The Return of Danelectro's 1966 12-string
- Semi-hollow alder body is balanced and resonant
- C-shaped maple neck fits any playing style
- Pau ferro fingerboard supplies warmth and snap
- Vintage-styled single-coil pumps out sweet cleans
- Double lipstick humbucking pickup has a fat, powerful attack
- Push/pull pot splits the humbucker for single-coil sparkle
- Single-bound body and F-hole add creature comforts
- Vintage-styled die-cast tuners complete the look
