Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone White
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Danelectro
56 Vintage Baritone White
Product Info
Article Number:
447114
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
56 Vintage Baritone White
Category:
Baritone Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone is a quirky, character-filled instrument that’s perfect for players seeking a unique low-end growl. It's surprisingly lightweight and comfortable, making it a great option for those wanting a baritone without the usual heft. If you’re into rockabilly, surf, or just something different, this is a serious contender.
Product Description
- Danelectro 56 Vintage Baritone White
- Baritone Electric Guitar
- Poplar body frame and middle block
- Masonite top and back
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Pau Ferro fretboard
- Scale length: 756 mm
- 24 Frets
- Dolphin headstock
- Pickups: 2 High Output Lipstick Single Coils
- 1 x Master Volume and 1 x Master Tone control
- 3-Way toggle
- Fully adjustable bridge
- Kluson style machine heads
- Colour: White
PROS
- • Unique baritone voice delivers unexpected low-end richness.
- • Lipstick pickups offer a raw, gritty tone perfect for rockabilly.
- • Bolt-on neck provides comfortable, fast playability and easy adjustability.
- • The poplar/masonite construction yields a surprisingly resonant and lightweight instrument.
CONS
- • Masonite top/back can feel less premium than solid wood construction.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more complex pickup configurations.
- • Bolt-on neck might not appeal to players seeking a vintage, glued-in feel.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar frame, Masonite top & back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
2 x High Output Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length
756 mm
Frets
24
Bridge
Fully adjustable
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The longer scale means lower tunings are more stable, but chords might feel stretched initially. It's a different feel that takes a little getting used to, but opens up new sonic territory.
Yes, they can be, especially when amplified. Careful gain staging and potentially some dampening might be needed for quieter environments.
Generally, bolt-on necks tend to have slightly less sustain than set-neck designs, although the Danelectro's unique construction helps compensate. It's a trade-off for easier modification and adjustability.
