Danelectro 59 Resonator BK
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Danelectro
59 Resonator BK
Product Info
Article Number:
578217
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
59 Resonator BK
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$966.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Danelectro 59 Resonator is a quirky and characterful instrument. The combination of the resonator and Lipstick pickup gives it a really unique voice, great for Americana, blues, or just adding some sonic weirdness to your playing. It's a fun, relatively affordable option for players who want something different and aren't afraid to experiment.
Product Description
- Danelectro 59 Resonator BK
- Electric Guitar with Resonator
- Style: Shorthorn Hollowbody
- Body: Poplar frame and centre block with Masonite top and back
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Pau ferro
- Diamond Plate Cover
- Scale: 635 mm
- 21 Frets
- Pickup: '56 Lipstick single coil (neck) and piezo pickup mounted in the cone
- 1 Master Volume
- 1 Master Tone and 1 Blend control
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Unique resonator tone blends acoustic warmth with electric bite.
- • Lipstick pickups deliver that classic Danelectro growl and chime.
- • Pau ferro fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
- • Solid poplar frame provides surprising resonance and sustain.
CONS
- • Shorter scale length might feel cramped for players used to longer scales.
- • Piezo pickup can sound brittle if not blended carefully with the Lipstick.
- • Relatively lightweight, which might feel 'floppy' to some.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar frame, centre block with Masonite top and back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau ferro with Diamond Plate Cover
Pickups
'56 Lipstick single coil (neck) and piezo cone pickup
Scale Length
635 mm (25 inches)
Frets
21
Bridge
Fixed, likely a standard Danelectro design – not specified in description but typical
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg) – estimated based on similar Danelectro models
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Frequently Asked Questions
The piezo is intended to be blended; it adds a brighter, more acoustic element. Using it solo can sound thin, but combined with the Lipstick, it creates a wider tonal palette.
Danelectro's build quality is generally solid for the price, but occasionally you’ll find minor finish quirks. The resonator cone is typically well-made, but check for any cracks or loose mounting upon arrival.
The shorter scale results in a slinkier feel and slightly looser string tension. Intonation is usually manageable, but may require a slight adjustment upon setup.
