Best Danelectro Alternative Design Guitars 2025

Premium Danelectro alternative design guitars - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Modern Design For Unique Style For Progressive Music For Contemporary Players For Innovation For Distinctive Look

BRANDS: Fender Harley Benton Danelectro Reverend Squier Epiphone Rickenbacker Ibanez Evh Traveler Guitar Larry Carlton Duesenberg Suhr Guild Höfner Sterling by Music Man Steinberger Guitars DAngelico

Danelectro 67 Aqua - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Danelectro 67 Aqua

by Danelectro

Modern Design Distinctive Look Contemporary Players

Key Feature:

• Innovative and modern design

✓ PROS

• Conversation starter
• Often improved ergonomics

✗ CONS

• May not suit traditional players
• Limited mainstream appeal

Danelectro 67 AquaElectric GuitarBody: Offset body shapePoplar frame and middle blockMasonite top and backMaple neckPau...

⭐ 4.9/5 (25 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 547393

$659

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Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC GGB - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC GGB

by Danelectro

Distinctive Look Modern Design Innovation

Key Feature:

• Conversation starter

✓ PROS

• Innovative and modern design
• Contemporary aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• May not suit traditional players

Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC GGBElectric GuitarImproved remake of the cult guitarBody: Frame and centre block made of poplar...

⭐ 4.9/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 351111

$637

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Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC SFG - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC SFG

by Danelectro

Distinctive Look Contemporary Players Progressive Music

Key Feature:

• Unique visual appeal

✓ PROS

• Contemporary aesthetics
• Often improved ergonomics

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• Higher cost for unique design

Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC SFGElectric GuitarImproved remake of the cult guitarBody: Frame and centre block made of poplar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 371911

$659

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Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String VWH - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String VWH

by Danelectro

Unique Style Contemporary Players Modern Design

Key Feature:

• Often improved ergonomics

✓ PROS

• Conversation starter
• Innovative and modern design

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• Limited mainstream appeal

Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String VWH12-String Electric GuitarBuild: Double Cut with S-SoundholeBody frame and centre...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 447132

$714

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Danelectro Sitar Red Crackle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Danelectro Sitar Red Crackle

by Danelectro

Modern Design Unique Style Innovation

Key Feature:

• Innovative and modern design

✓ PROS

• Conversation starter
• Contemporary aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• Higher cost for unique design

Danelectro Sitar Red CrackleElectric SitarStyle: Hollow BodyBody: Composite / plywoodBolt-on neck: MapleFingerboard:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (38 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 342177

$989

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Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String Dark Aqua - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String Dark Aqua

by Danelectro

Contemporary Players Distinctive Look Modern Design

Key Feature:

• Often improved ergonomics

✓ PROS

• Conversation starter
• Contemporary aesthetics

✗ CONS

• May not suit traditional players
• Higher cost for unique design

Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String Dark Aqua12-String Electric GuitarDesign: Double cut with S-SoundholeBody frame and...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 447135

$714

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Danelectro 59M NOS+ Blue Metalflake 60th - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Danelectro 59M NOS+ Blue Metalflake 60th

by Danelectro

Innovation Modern Design Progressive Music

Key Feature:

• Conversation starter

✓ PROS

• Conversation starter
• Often improved ergonomics

✗ CONS

• Limited mainstream appeal
• Resale value uncertainty

Danelectro 59M NOS+ Blue Metalflake 60thElectric Guitar60th anniversary modelBody shape: Double cutaway short hornFrame...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 470397

$692

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Danelectro DB604 Copper Burst - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Danelectro DB604 Copper Burst

by Danelectro

Progressive Music Contemporary Players Modern Design

Key Feature:

• Innovative and modern design

✓ PROS

• Innovative and modern design
• Conversation starter

✗ CONS

• May not suit traditional players
• Resale value uncertainty

Danelectro DB604 Copper BurstDouble Neck Electric Guitar/Bass6-String guitar neck4-String bass neckBody: Frame and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 345883

$1,209

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Danelectro 59 Resonator BK - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Danelectro 59 Resonator BK

by Danelectro

Modern Design Progressive Music Unique Style

Key Feature:

• Often improved ergonomics

✓ PROS

• Conversation starter
• Innovative and modern design

✗ CONS

• May sacrifice traditional tone
• Resale value uncertainty

Danelectro 59 Resonator BKElectric Guitar with ResonatorStyle: Shorthorn HollowbodyBody: Poplar frame and centre block...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 578217

$967

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Danelectro Sitar Black Crackle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Danelectro Sitar Black Crackle

by Danelectro

Progressive Music Innovation Contemporary Players

Key Feature:

• Often improved ergonomics

✓ PROS

• Conversation starter
• Often improved ergonomics

✗ CONS

• Higher cost for unique design
• Resale value uncertainty

Danelectro Sitar Black CrackleSitar Electric GuitarStyle: Hollow BodyBody: Composite / PlywoodBolt-on neck:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 598261

$989

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Danelectro Sitar White Crackle - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Danelectro Sitar White Crackle

by Danelectro

Distinctive Look Contemporary Players Innovation

Key Feature:

• Innovative and modern design

✓ PROS

• Innovative and modern design
• Contemporary aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Resale value uncertainty
• Limited mainstream appeal

Danelectro Sitar White CrackleSitar Electric GuitarStyle: Hollow BodyBody: Composite / PlywoodNeck: Bolt-on...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 585233

$989

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Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC RED - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC RED

by Danelectro

Progressive Music Distinctive Look Contemporary Players

Key Feature:

• Innovative and modern design

✓ PROS

• Contemporary aesthetics
• Innovative and modern design

✗ CONS

• May sacrifice traditional tone
• Resale value uncertainty

Danelectro DE 59M NOS+ REDElectric GuitarImproved remake of the cult guitarBody: Frame and centre block made of poplar...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 351107

$659

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Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String RM - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String RM

by Danelectro

Contemporary Players Modern Design Unique Style

Key Feature:

• Innovative and modern design

✓ PROS

• Conversation starter
• Often improved ergonomics

✗ CONS

• Higher cost for unique design
• May sacrifice traditional tone

Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String RM12-String Electric GuitarBuild: Double Cut with S-SoundholeBody frame and centre...

⭐ 4.9/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 447133

$747

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Danelectro DBS68 Reissue Baby Sitar VS - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Danelectro DBS68 Reissue Baby Sitar VS

by Danelectro

Modern Design Contemporary Players Unique Style

Key Feature:

• Often improved ergonomics

✓ PROS

• Unique visual appeal
• Contemporary aesthetics

✗ CONS

• Limited mainstream appeal
• Resale value uncertainty

Danelectro DBS68 Reissue Baby Sitar VSElectric Guitar / Electric SitarStyle: HollowbodyMDF bodyNeck: MaplePau Ferro...

⭐ 4.7/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 353384

$769

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Danelectro 67 Red - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Danelectro 67 Red

by Danelectro

Unique Style Modern Design Distinctive Look

Key Feature:

• Conversation starter

✓ PROS

• Often improved ergonomics
• Innovative and modern design

✗ CONS

• May sacrifice traditional tone
• Higher cost for unique design

Danelectro 67 RedElectric GuitarBuild: OffsetBody frame and centre block made of poplarMasonite top and backNeck:...

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 472230

$637

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How to Choose the Best Alternative Design Guitars

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced alternative design guitars typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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Best Danelectro Alternative Design Guitars 2025

Danelectro 67 Aqua

Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC GGB

Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC SFG

Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String VWH

Danelectro Sitar Red Crackle

Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String Dark Aqua

Danelectro 59M NOS+ Blue Metalflake 60th

Danelectro DB604 Copper Burst

Danelectro 59 Resonator BK

Danelectro Sitar Black Crackle

Danelectro Sitar White Crackle

Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC RED

Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String RM

Danelectro DBS68 Reissue Baby Sitar VS

Danelectro 67 Red

How to Choose the Best Alternative Design Guitars

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