Danelectro 59X12 vintage cream
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Danelectro
59X12 vintage cream
Product Info
Article Number:
470184
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
59X12 vintage cream
Category:
Double Cut Guitars
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 59X12 delivers that classic, quirky Danelectro vibe in a 12-string package. It's a real character instrument, perfect for jangle-pop, indie rock, or adding a unique texture to your recording. While not a do-everything guitar, its charm and affordability are undeniable.
Product Description
- Danelectro 59X12 vintage cream
- 12-String Electric Guitar
- Body shape: Double cutaway
- Frame and centre block made of poplar
- Masonite tob and back
- Neck: Maple
- Pau ferro fretboard
- 21 Frets
- Scale: 635 mm
- Double action truss rod
- Pickups: P90 (neck) and splittable Dual Lipstick humbucker (bridge)
- 1 Volume control
- 1 Tone control with push / pull function for coil split
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Pro hardware
- Fixed bridge with individually adjustable saddles
- Colour: Vintage cream
- Optional case: Art.#177636# (not included)
PROS
- • Unique 12-string chorus effect offers a shimmering, instantly recognizable tone.
- • Lipstick humbucker split provides versatility beyond the signature Danelectro jangle.
- • Maple neck with Pau Ferro fretboard offers comfortable playability and warmth.
- • Fixed bridge with individual saddles improves intonation and tuning stability.
CONS
- • Masonite top and back can feel less resonant compared to solid wood construction.
- • Limited tonal palette; excels in specific genres, less adaptable for others.
- • Vintage cream finish may show wear more readily than modern, thicker finishes.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar frame and centre block, Masonite top and back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
P90 (neck), splittable Dual Lipstick humbucker (bridge)
Scale Length
635 mm (24.8 in)
Frets
21
Bridge
Fixed bridge with individually adjustable saddles
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Splitting the Lipstick humbucker opens up a brighter, more Fender-esque single-coil sound, adding some versatility.
The neck is relatively slim, but the 12-string string spacing can feel a bit tighter than a standard guitar; it’s manageable but something to consider.
It contributes to the guitar's distinctive, slightly hollow and 'woody' tone – less sustain than solid wood, but a key part of its character.
