Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC BK
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Danelectro
59M NOS+ DC BK
Product Info
Article Number:
351100
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
59M NOS+ DC BK
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 59M NOS+ DC BK is a quirky, character-laden instrument perfect for indie, garage rock, or anyone chasing a unique vintage vibe. The Lipstick pickups really shine, offering a snarling, raw tone that’s hard to replicate. It’s a conversation starter and a surprisingly capable player for the price.
Product Description
- Danelectro 59M NOS+ DC BK
- Electric Guitar
- Improved remake of the cult guitar
- Body: Frame and centre block made of poplar with masonite top and back
- Neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- 21 Frets
- Double action truss rod
- Pickups: 2 New Old-Stock Lipstick single coils
- Pro hardware
- Fixed bridge with individual adjustable saddles
- Factory strings: D'Addarío EXL110 .010 - .046 Art. #104555#
- Colour: Black
- Suitable case: Art. #177636# (not included)
PROS
- • NOS Lipstick pickups deliver a uniquely gritty, vintage tone.
- • Poplar body with masonite top/back provides surprising resonance and character.
- • Pau Ferro fingerboard offers a smooth, comfortable playing experience.
- • Adjustable saddles on the fixed bridge improve intonation and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Masonite construction can feel less robust than solid wood guitars.
- • Scale length (25.5 in) might feel short for players accustomed to longer scales.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific genres, less so others.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar center block with Masonite top and back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
New Old-Stock Lipstick single coils
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
21
Bridge
Fixed bridge with individual adjustable saddles
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NOS Lipsticks are voiced to be closer to the original vintage specs, offering a slightly more refined and less brittle tone compared to modern production pickups.
While it’s not as rigid as a solid wood body, Danelectro's construction techniques have proven durable over decades; it contributes to the guitar's unique resonance and lighter weight.
The adjustable saddles allow for more precise intonation adjustments than a traditional fixed bridge, leading to better tuning stability and a more consistent feel up and down the neck.
