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Danelectro 59X12 vintage cream

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Danelectro 59X12 vintage cream

Danelectro

59X12 vintage cream

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 470184
Brand: Danelectro
Model: 59X12 vintage cream
Category: Double Cut Guitars
Price: $768.90

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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.

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