The Original Dano
Just about everyone's heard a Danelectro, whether you're aware of it or not. These ultra-vibey electric guitars have been used by such well-known players as Mark Knopfler, John Frusciante, and Jimmy Page. The ’59 Original exudes a look that’s true to vintage Danelectro classics. Its slim, double-cut body and C-shaped neck are a joy to hold and play, while dual Lipstick single-coil pickups deliver classic Dano tone by the truckload. The Danelectro ’59 Original boasts a traditional bridge with a pau ferro saddle and a durable gloss polyester finish.
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Instantly identifiable Dano looks and sound
The classic Dano look and sound may be every bit as familiar around the world as just about any other guitar design out there. It may have not sold the numbers other classic electric guitar designs have, but you've heard it on hundreds of records. The '59 Original captures this vibe for you in spades, and we're digging that vibe here at Sweetwater. Built with its feet firmly in the vintage design of the older Danos, the '59 Original still offers you the ability to go from old-school Nashville twang to modern fuzzed-out garage rock. And you'll look the part no matter what your tone calls for.
Achieve incredible amplified sonic textures
It’s easy to achieve a great tone with the Danelectro ’59 Original, thanks to its dual Lipstick single-coil pickups. Plug into your favorite amplifier, and you’ll experience traditional bell-like Dano chime with a decent helping of down-home twang. Your bluesy slide playing will sound great with these pickups. You can really dial in your tone with the ’59 Original — it features standard volume and tone controls for each pickup, along with a 3-way pickup selector.
Comfortable and easy to play
The ’59 Original’s slim, double-cut body is comfortable to hold, even for small players. The semi-hollowbody is made from Spruce with Hardboard for the top and back. Its maple, pau ferro-capped C-shaped neck feels great in your hand. What’s more, you get an adjustable truss rod to make sure your Dano ’59 Original’s neck stays straight and playing true. On top of that, the fingerboard houses an aluminum nut, which gives you clean, clear tone.
Danelectro '59 Original Features:
- A look that's true to vintage Danelectro classics
- Slim, double-cut body is comfortable to hold
- Pau ferro-capped C-shaped neck feels great in your hand
- Lipstick single-coil pickups yield bell-like Dano chime with a touch of down-home twang
- Standard volume and tone controls for each pickup, along with a 3-way pickup selector
- Keep your neck straight with the truss rod
- Clear tone from an aluminum string nut
- Traditional bridge with pau ferro saddle
- Durable gloss polyester finish
