The Danelectro '59X 12-String Electric Guitar in Gloss Black is a modern reimagining of the classic 1959 Danelectro design, offering a rich, chiming tone that has become synonymous with 12-string guitars. This instrument combines vintage aesthetics with contemporary features, making it a versatile choice for musicians seeking both style and substance.
Key Features
- Body and Neck: Features a double-cutaway design with a semi-hollow body constructed from masonite and spruce, providing a lightweight feel and resonant tone. The bolt-on maple neck with a pau ferro fingerboard offers smooth playability.
- Pickups: Equipped with a dual humbucking Lipstick® bridge pickup and a vintage-style large-housing single-coil neck pickup, delivering a wide range of tonal options from jangly cleans to gritty overdrives.
- Controls: Includes master volume, master tone (with push-pull switch to split the bridge pickup), and a 3-way pickup selector, allowing for versatile sound shaping.
- Bridge: Comes with a fully adjustable 12-string bridge, ensuring precise intonation and stable tuning.
Specifications
- Scale Length: 25"
- Number of Frets: 21
- Fingerboard Radius: 14"
- Nut Material: Aluminum
- Finish: Gloss Black
- Hardware: Chrome
Sound and Playability
The '59X 12-String delivers the iconic jangly and chiming tones characteristic of classic 12-string guitars. The combination of pickups allows for a diverse sonic palette, from bright and articulate cleans to warm and full-bodied overdriven sounds. The comfortable neck profile and well-balanced body make it suitable for extended playing sessions.
Reviews and Testimonials
Musicians and reviewers have praised the '59X 12-String for its exceptional build quality and distinctive sound. One reviewer noted, "The sweet, shimmering unplugged voice has decent warmth, clarity, and note definition, which promises much when amplified." Guitar.com