Danelectro 57 Jade
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Danelectro
57 Jade
Product Info
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The 57 Jade is a quirky, characterful guitar with a surprising amount of warmth. It’s perfect for players seeking a distinctive vintage tone and a fun, unconventional playing experience – especially good for garage rock, indie, or anyone wanting a unique voice. The build is solid enough for gigging, but don't expect premium instrument refinement.
Product Description
- Danelectro 57 Jade
- Electric Guitar
- Body: Spruce with solid frame
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- 21 Frets
- Double action truss rod
- Pickups: 2 Vintage 50's Lipstick Single Coils
- 2 Stacked tone and volume controls
- 3-Way selector switch for pickups
- Gotoh vintage machine heads
- Colour: JAde
PROS
- • Spruce body offers surprising resonance and warmth for a Danelectro.
- • Vintage 50's Lipstick pickups deliver a unique, harmonically rich tone.
- • Gotoh machine heads provide reliable tuning stability and a vintage feel.
- • Pau Ferro fretboard offers a smooth playing experience and durability.
CONS
- • Spruce body, while resonant, can be prone to finish checking over time.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to guitars with humbucker pickups.
- • Danelectro’s build quality, while improved, isn’t on par with high-end instruments.
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Key Features
Body Material
Spruce with solid frame
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
2 Vintage 50's Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
21
Bridge
Vintage style fixed bridge
Weight
7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Spruce body gives the 57 Jade a more balanced and warmer tone than the typically boxier, more brittle sound of a DC37. Expect more sustain and a slightly more 'woody' character.
Lipstick pickups are inherently noisier than humbuckers, but the 57 Jade's grounding is decent. High-gain situations might benefit from a noise gate, but for most styles it's manageable.
The neck profile is a comfortable 'C' shape, but it’s a bit on the slimmer side. Players with very large hands might find it a tad cramped, but most will find it perfectly playable.
