Danelectro DB612-BBS
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Danelectro
DB612-BBS
Product Info
Article Number:
141056
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
DB612-BBS
Category:
12 String Guitars
Price:
$1,098.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This DB612-BBS is a quirky and undeniably cool instrument. The combination of the 6 and 12 string configurations gives you a huge range of textures – think Byrds-esque jangle or a thicker, layered sound. It's perfect for players who want something unique and aren't afraid to embrace a little eccentricity.
Product Description
- Danelectro DB612-BBS
- Doubleneck Electric Guitar
- 6 and 12 String
- Body: Poplar frame and centre block with Masonite top and back
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Neck profile: C
- Fingerboard: pau ferro
- 21 Frets
- Pickup: 2 Lipstick single coils
- 2x 3-Way mini toggle switch
- 1 Volume control (stacked)
- 1 Tone control (stacked)
- Chrome-plated brass saddles
- Colour: Blackburst
PROS
- • Lipstick pickups deliver that iconic, chimey Danelectro twang.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides comfortable, fast playability.
- • Poplar/Masonite construction yields surprisingly resonant and lightweight body.
- • Doubleneck versatility expands sonic possibilities, from jangle to chorus.
CONS
- • Stacked controls offer limited tonal shaping compared to dedicated pots.
- • Masonite top/back can feel less robust than solid wood construction.
- • 12-string tuning can be demanding and require frequent adjustments.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar frame and centre block with Masonite top and back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
2 x Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length
25.5 in
Frets
21
Bridge
Chrome-plated brass saddles
Weight
7.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The increased string tension on the 12-string requires more finger strength and can feel a bit stiffer initially, but it’s manageable.
They offer basic control, but you won't have the fine-grained adjustments of dedicated pots, so it's best suited for players who enjoy a more 'out-of-the-box' sound.
Danelectro's use of Masonite is a signature, and when combined with the poplar frame, it creates a surprisingly light and resonant instrument, though it's not as premium-feeling as solid wood.
