Danelectro 59 XT Silver
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Danelectro
59 XT Silver
Product Info
Article Number:
434277
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
59 XT Silver
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$801.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 59 XT Silver is a quirky, character-laden guitar that's surprisingly versatile thanks to the coil-split. It’s perfect for players seeking a unique vintage vibe with a touch of modern functionality – think indie rock, garage punk, or anyone who appreciates a different kind of electric guitar.
Product Description
- Danelectro 59 XT Silver
- Electric Guitar
- With double cutaway
- Frame and centre block: Poplar
- Top and bottom: Masonite
- Neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- 21 Frets
- Double action truss rod
- Pickup: P90 Single Coil (neck) and splitable Dual Lipstick humbucker (bridge)
- 1 Volume control
- 1 Tone control with push / pull function for coil split
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Pro hardware
- Wilkinson tremolo
- Colour: Silver
- Suitable case available under: Article no. #177636# (not included)
PROS
- • Masonite top offers unique, resonant 'plank' character.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides surprisingly smooth, reliable vibrato.
- • Lipstick humbucker split offers versatile, chimey clean tones.
- • Pau Ferro fretboard provides a comfortable, snappy playing feel.
CONS
- • Masonite construction can feel less robust than solid wood.
- • Limited tonal palette compared to more versatile guitars.
- • Danelectro’s quirky vibe isn’t for everyone; it's niche.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar center block with Masonite top and bottom
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
P90 (neck), Splitable Dual Lipstick humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
21
Bridge
Wilkinson tremolo
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Masonite contributes to a more resonant, 'planky' tone, often described as having a slightly hollow and airy quality, different from the more focused sustain of solid wood.
It’s a significant upgrade over older Danelectro tremolos; it's generally reliable, but requires careful setup and may still benefit from heavier gauge strings for stability.
When split, it offers a brighter, more chime-like tone similar to a single-coil, but retains a slightly thicker, warmer character than a typical single-coil pickup.
