Danelectro Sitar White Crackle
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Danelectro
Sitar White Crackle
Product Info
Article Number:
585233
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
Sitar White Crackle
Category:
Alternative Design Guitars
Price:
$988.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Danelectro Sitar is a real conversation starter—it’s got a unique vibe and a surprisingly usable sitar-esque quality. It's a blast for experimental players, psychedelic rock enthusiasts, or anyone wanting a truly distinctive guitar voice. Don't expect shredding tones, but it's incredibly fun and inspiring for creating unusual textures.
Product Description
- Danelectro Sitar White Crackle
- Sitar Electric Guitar
- Style: Hollow Body
- Body: Composite / Plywood
- Neck: Bolt-on maple
- Fingerboard: Pau ferro
- Fingerboard radius: 14" (356 mm)
- Scale: 24.75" (629 mm)
- Nut width: 1.69"
- Nut: Graphite
- Neck profile: C
- 21 Frets
- Pickups: 2 Single Lipstick Single Coils (Hals
- Steg) and Mini-Harp Lipstick Single Coil
- 3 Volume and 3 tone control
- Gotoh Sitar bridge
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: White Crackle
PROS
- • Unique sitar-inspired bridge offers distinct harmonic resonance and sustain.
- • Lipstick pickups deliver Danelectro's signature quirky, warm, and slightly compressed tone.
- • Bolt-on maple neck provides comfortable playability with a familiar, responsive feel.
- • The crackle finish is visually striking and adds to the instrument's character.
CONS
- • The hollow body construction can make it prone to feedback at higher volumes.
- • The 14” radius fingerboard is less common and might not suit all playing styles.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to more conventional guitar designs.
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Key Features
Body Material
Composite / Plywood (likely a layered construction with spruce and agathis)
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
2 Lipstick Single Coils (Hals, Steg) & Mini-Harp Lipstick Single Coil
Scale Length
24.75" (629 mm)
Frets
21
Bridge
Gotoh Sitar Bridge (custom design)
Weight
Approximately 7.5 lbs (3.4 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Gotoh sitar bridge introduces a more complex harmonic spectrum, adding a subtle resonance and sustain reminiscent of a traditional sitar's sympathetic strings.
While playable for beginners, the unique construction and tonal character are best appreciated by those with some guitar experience and an interest in experimental sounds.
The crackle finish is a cosmetic treatment; it's generally durable but can be susceptible to chipping if mishandled or exposed to rough conditions. A clear coat helps protect it.
