Danelectro 56 Baritone Black
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Danelectro
56 Baritone Black
Product Info
Article Number:
545316
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
56 Baritone Black
Category:
Baritone Guitars
Price:
$680.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Danelectro 56 Baritone Black is a quirky and characterful instrument. It's perfect for players seeking a distinct voice for stoner rock, blues, or alternative music – something with serious growl and a vintage vibe. Don't expect pristine cleans, but for its price, the unique sound and comfortable feel are hard to beat.
Product Description
- Danelectro 56 Baritone Black
- Baritone Electric Guitar
- Poplar body frame and centre block
- Masonite top and back
- Tape Binding
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Pau Ferro fingerboard
- Scale: 756 mm (29.75")
- 24 Frets
- Dolphin headstock with 6-in-a-row machine heads
- Pickups: 2 High Output Lipstick Single Coils
- 1 x Master volume and 1 x master tone control
- 3-Way toggle
- fully adjustable bridge
- Transparent pickguard
- Kluson style machine heads
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Lipstick pickups deliver a unique, raw, and surprisingly powerful tone.
- • The poplar body frame provides a surprisingly resonant and lightweight feel.
- • 756mm scale offers a looser, more relaxed feel for baritone playing.
- • Bolt-on neck contributes to a snappy, immediate response and easy playability.
CONS
- • Masonite top/back construction can feel less robust than solid wood alternatives.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific genres, less adaptable overall.
- • The bolt-on neck, while playable, lacks the sustain of a set-neck design.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar frame and centre block, Masonite top and back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
2 x High Output Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length
756 mm (29.75 in)
Frets
24
Bridge
Fully adjustable
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The longer scale (756mm) allows for lower tunings without the strings becoming floppy; it creates a more relaxed feel and a deeper, more resonant low end.
Yes, these are hotter than typical Lipstick pickups, providing a more aggressive, saturated tone with a distinct mid-range honk and a surprising amount of bite.
While not as rigid as solid wood, the Masonite construction is surprisingly resilient; it's more about the unique sound and feel than long-term structural integrity, so handle with reasonable care.
