Danelectro 66BT Blue Burst
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Danelectro
66BT Blue Burst
Product Info
Article Number:
461950
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
66BT Blue Burst
Category:
Baritone Guitars
Price:
$1,208.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Blue Burst 66BT is a seriously cool baritone – it's got that unmistakable Danelectro vibe but with some welcome upgrades. The alder body gives it a warmth you don't always find in Dano's, and that lipstick humbucker is a tone monster. It's perfect for players seeking a unique, vintage-flavored voice for stoner rock, blues, or experimental music.
Product Description
- Danelectro 66BT Blue Burst
- Baritone guitar
- Body shape: Reversed double cutaway off-set horn
- Semi-hollow body with center block
- Body: Alder
- Bodyed neck: Maple
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- Frets: 22
- Scale: 756 mm (29.75")
- Pickups: 1 Dual lipstick humbucker (bridge) and 1 vintage-style P90 (neck)
- 1 Master volume control and 1 master tone control (with push/pull function for split option bridge pickup)
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Wilkinson tremolo
- Colour: Blue Burst
- Matching case: Article Nr. #122214# (not included)
PROS
- • Alder body provides a surprisingly resonant and balanced tone.
- • Lipstick humbucker delivers thick, saturated, and harmonically rich tones.
- • Pau Ferro fretboard offers a smooth playing experience with good grip.
- • Wilkinson tremolo provides reliable vibrato without excessive tuning instability.
CONS
- • Alder body, while resonant, can still feel a bit lightweight for some players.
- • Limited pickup configurations restrict versatility compared to more modern guitars.
- • The push/pull coil split on the bridge pickup can sound a bit thin and anemic.
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Key Features
Body Material
Alder
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
1 Dual lipstick humbucker (bridge) & 1 vintage-style P90 (neck)
Scale Length
756 mm (29.75in)
Frets
22
Bridge
Wilkinson tremolo
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The longer scale (29.75in) requires a slight adjustment, but the neck profile is comfortable, making it manageable. Chords will be looser, and the lower tunings really shine.
The Wilkinson tremolo is a significant improvement over older Dano systems; however, aggressive dives will still require occasional tuning checks.
Yes, the pickups are standard sizes and can be replaced, though routing might be needed for different pickup heights depending on the choice.
