Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Metal Flake

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Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Metal Flake

Danelectro

56 Baritone Black Metal Flake

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 533953
Model: 56 Baritone Black Metal Flake
Price: $746.90

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This Black Metal Flake baritone is a real character piece – it's got that unmistakable Danelectro vibe, but with a bit more low-end grunt thanks to the longer scale. The Lipstick pickups are surprisingly powerful and offer a really unique, almost vocal quality. It's perfect for players wanting a quirky, affordable baritone for stoner rock, doom, or anything needing serious low-end chug.

Product Description

  • Danelectro 56 Baritone Black Metal Flake
  • Baritone Electric Guitar
  • Poplar body frame and middle block
  • Masonite top and back
  • Maple neck
  • Pau Ferro fretboard
  • Tape binding
  • Scale length: 756 mm
  • 24 Frets
  • Dolphin headstock
  • Pickups: 2 High Output Lipstick Single Coils
  • 1 volume and 1 tone control
  • Fully adjustable bridge
  • Transparent pickguard
  • Kluson style machine heads
  • Colour: Black Metal Flake
PROS
  • • Lipstick pickups deliver a unique, thick, and harmonically rich tone.
  • • The poplar body with middle block provides surprising resonance and sustain.
  • • 756mm scale offers a comfortable, lower tension feel for baritone playing.
  • • Kluson-style tuners ensure stable tuning, a noticeable upgrade for Danelectro.
CONS
  • • Masonite top/back construction can feel less premium than solid wood.
  • • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific genres, less adaptable.
  • • Weight, while not excessive, can be noticeable during long playing sessions.

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Key Features

Body Material Poplar frame with Middle Block, Masonite Top/Back
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Pickups 2 High Output Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length 756 mm
Frets 24
Bridge Fully Adjustable
Weight 8.5 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

Masonite provides a unique, almost hollow resonance, contributing to the 'Dano twang' but lacks the sustain of solid wood.
Yes, the standard pickup mounting allows for relatively straightforward replacement with other single-coil pickups.
The neck is a comfortable 'C' shape, slightly flatter than a vintage Fender, but generally feels quite playable and familiar.

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