Danelectro 66-12 Black
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Danelectro
66-12 Black
Product Info
Article Number:
512171
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
66-12 Black
Category:
12 String Guitars
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Danelectro 66-12 Black is a character-laden 12-string that’s all about that iconic, slightly wonky vibe. It's a fantastic choice for players wanting a unique sonic texture for jangle-pop, indie, or even adding a quirky edge to rock. It's a well-built instrument for the price, offering a surprisingly refined experience.
Product Description
- Danelectro 66-12 Black
- 12-String Electric Guitar
- Chambered alder body in composite/solid wood construction
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard radius: 356 mm
- Nut width: 45.0 mm
- Scale: 622 mm
- Double action truss rod
- 22 Frets
- Graphite nut
- Pickups: Vintage-Style Larget Housing single coil (neck) and Dual Humbucking Lipstick (bridge)
- Controls: Volume
- Tone control with push/pull function for coil split
- 3-Way switch
- 12 Adjustable saddles
- "6 on a side" Gotoh headmachine tuners
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Black
PROS
- • Unique, shimmering 12-string chorus sound is instantly recognizable
- • Graphite nut minimizes tuning instability, a welcome upgrade
- • Lipstick pickups deliver a surprisingly thick, warm tone
- • Bolt-on neck offers comfortable playability and snappy response
CONS
- • Chambered alder body can feel a bit less resonant than solid wood
- • 45.0mm nut width might be challenging for smaller hands
- • Coil split functionality is limited, not a true tonal game-changer
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Chambered alder with composite/solid wood construction
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
Vintage-Style Larget Housing single coil (neck) & Dual Humbucking Lipstick (bridge)
Scale Length
622mm (24.45 in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Adjustable saddles, 12 in total
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's distinctly Danelectro – less sustain and more of a shimmering, almost brittle quality than the richer tones of a Guild or Rickenbacker, but with a unique charm.
While not as resonant as a set neck, the bolt-on construction contributes to a lighter feel and quicker response, which many players find preferable.
Yes, the graphite nut is a significant improvement over traditional nut materials, dramatically reducing tuning instability, especially after string changes.
