Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String Dark Aqua
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Danelectro
59 Vintage 12 String Dark Aqua
Product Info
Article Number:
447135
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
59 Vintage 12 String Dark Aqua
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$713.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Danelectro 12-string is a quirky gem—it's got that unmistakable vintage jangle and a surprisingly resonant character. It's perfect for players seeking a unique, affordable 12-string voice for jangle-pop, indie rock, or adding a cool shimmer to your recordings. Don't expect a shred machine, but for vibe and charm, it’s hard to beat.
Product Description
- Danelectro 59 Vintage 12 String Dark Aqua
- 12-String Electric Guitar
- Design: Double cut with S-Soundhole
- Body frame and centre block made of poplar
- Masonite top and back
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Pau ferro
- Scale: 635 mm
- 21 Frets
- Bottle 3 + 3 headstock
- Pickup: 2x 56 Vintage Lipstick Single Coils
- 1 Master volume control and 1 master tone control
- 3-Way toggle
- Fully adjustable bridge
- Kluson style machine heads
- Ex-factory stringing: D'Addario EXL150 (article no. #157023#)
- Colour: Dark Aqua
- Suitable case: Article no. #177636# (not included)
PROS
- • Unique shimmering 12-string voicing thanks to Lipstick pickups
- • Masonite top provides unexpected resonance and character
- • Bolt-on maple neck offers comfortable, familiar playability
- • Dark Aqua finish is visually striking and sets it apart
CONS
- • Masonite construction limits sustain compared to solid wood guitars
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific vintage genres
- • Shorter scale length might feel cramped for players with large hands
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar frame and centre block, Masonite top and back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau ferro
Pickups
2x 56 Vintage Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length
635 mm (approximately 24.8 in)
Frets
21
Bridge
Fully adjustable
Weight
Approximately 6.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It contributes to a lighter, more resonant tone than a solid wood body, but it does limit sustain and overall projection.
They’re more on the mellow side, delivering a warm, vintage tone with a distinct chime—not high-output shredders.
It makes the strings feel a bit looser and easier to bend, but can feel cramped for players accustomed to longer scale lengths.
