Danelectro 59 DC

1999 model made in Korea. 21-frets, made out of graphite plastic I believe. So it aint a solid body, but this gives it that unique dano tone. 2-lipstick dano pickups(single coil).
3-way switch.
volume/tone knobs for both pickups.
Grover tuners which were added.
Black w/matching headstock and neck.

If you like the dano tone it's killer. The model I have is a good one. The neck feels solid and someone put grover tuners in it which are a big help. Dano's are not known for sustain but mine has sustain comparable to a strat or tele. Has a nice ratty twangy bridge pickup tone, and the neck tone is real fat and warm. You can get alot of sounds from this and yet it retains that unique dano tone. Syd Barrett and Jimmy Page are some known guitarists who used a dc-59. I think the "Whole lotta Love" riff is the dano. These guitars sound good through most american and british type amps. I'm playing through a 73' Fender silverface twin reverb, and they compliment eachother well.

Plays nice, the pickups may be too close to the strings but it's ok, other than that this guitar is fine. I bought it used so I don't know what changes it went through.

It's a solid, gigworthy, reliable guitar. It's not the kind of guitar you beat on because it's not made of wood, but its solid. It's only flaws are its bridge. The bridge is a pain in the ass to restring, and the strap knob is located in an awkward spot under the neck and it pops out alot, other than that I could be a main guitar with no problem. It stays in tune through a couple of songs at least! That's a biggy!!

Never had any problems yet, so I don't know. However, they did tell me when and where the guitar was made from a manufacturing code I E-mailed them. I'm still waiting to hear from them if my model had N.O.S. pickups. I think they're pretty good with customer support.

If your into Dano's its an awesome guitar to have. It gives you cool retro looks, unique vintage tone, and a very low price tag. These reissue dc-59's are no longer made, now they have modern versions like the dc-3 and 59 pro. I don't think those guitars are as good. The dano has a sort of tele sound combined with a p-90 type tone, yet it still maintains it's unique dano sounds. It's a guitar that could be used for basically any style of music. But somehow I think it's most happy when used for retro rock or new wave.

Reissue 59-DC... comes with two lipstick pick-ups (Danelectro's "original", in case you were considering replacing them)... volume for each pick-up, three-way toggle switch. Body made out of masonite, weird-ass seal shaped pick-guard. Aluminum nut, fixed bridge, bolt-on neck. nothing too, too special, but hey, that's how i like em.

How can I say this: it sounds like a bloody Dano! Jangyly, twangy, perfect for a number of genres. Surprisingly versatile, yet maintains its own personality. Not a one-trick pony, but certainly recognizable. Personally, I love the sound you can get out this thing. I'd take my 59 over the biggest, baddest tele any day!

See, the thing I love about Dano's is there ain't no action to deal with. None of that adjustable bridge crap, don't have to worry about the nut breaking, nothing. I've abused mine for years, and I haven't even had to readjust the neck! The finish is a little fragile though,... bruises REALLY easy (well... by easy I mean you can't slam against the floor without making a mark). As for pick-ups, they're a little noisy at high volumes. Problem is the thing is semi-hollow and high volumes cause it the resonate a little. Can be made to make for some interesting feedback sounds in the right hand.
I definetly agree with earlier posts that where you play has a huge impact on your sound. Its a subtle art, but I can make mine go from p-90 to strat in 2.9 seconds flat. Not to brag.

VERY durable. All you boys and gals worried about babying this thing... forget it. I've thrown mine across the room into a brick wall and it just bounced. Given, it's a little uglier... but hey, you don't by a dano to impress the ladies.
Just wanna say that the straps on thing SUCK. I highly advice installing strap-locks. I put mine on the left-horn of the body (a'la a strat). Takes away from the dano look... but it doesn't fall off me every five seconds now.

Never had to call 'em.... probably never will. And what's more supportive than making a product that doesn't need support?

Christ... something that rivals a strat or a tele in utility at a third of the cost..... duh.....

Nothing too special: two lipstick tube pickups, stacked volume/tone controls (tone atop volume), 3-way pickup selector switch. I believe it has an aluminum nut and a non adjustable bridge.

I enjoy playing mostly 60's and 70's classic rock (Beatles, Doors, Zeppelin) as well as blues and hard rock. The pickups produce a jangly tone that is perfect for rythym, a very bright sound. Not very full sounding, but these are lipstick single coils. There are many sounds this guitar is capable of making, but my favorite would be bridge pickup with tone almost totally rolled off for a heavier sound through a clean amp. Pickups are a little noisy especially when both pickups are engaged. Feedback at higher volumes also prevents this from being a "10."

This guitar was reasonably set up, but there is really not much you can do to fix the action; some fret buzz is present, heavier gauge strings help somewhat. The finish is decent (sparkly dark maroon), but the side binding seems to be coming loose on one side of the instrument. Other than that, pretty smooth playing.

Since this is not a very costly guitar, I would gig with it (with a backup of course), but I would worry about dropping it, which would severely damage it. I have had the guitar for almost 4 years now, and nothing has gone wrong. It seems to be pretty delicate, though, not like a telecaster tank.

Have not dealt with them.

If I had to describe this guitar in one word, it would be "fun." I have been playing for about 7 years now and have tried out many guitars including fenders, gibson's, ric's, and a million others. I bought this guitar after waiting almost a year to find the perfect Dano 56-U2. I have been very pleased with it, but I firmly believe that this is a rare occurrence where a player is basically paying for pickups that just so happen to come with a guitar-but there is nothing wrong with that. My main guitar is a Fender Stratocaster, and I mainly use this one for alternate tunings and clean rythym playing. I would not buy one of these as my main axe, but if it were lost or stolen I would by another for sure.

It's made out of crap. Has the utmost basic features but it works. You know it....
But it has killer looks in limoblack..

Well the sound is recognizable as: Gee this is that sound? With a TS-5 tubescreamer it's hard for me not to sound like Carlos Santana. The best option to play is both PU's on. You get a kind of humbucked trebly sound. You don't need anything else. I play a whole gig with just that sound. The place you strum the strings with a pick is important for the sound.
It cuts through every mix....

It all was fine, just adjust the height of the PU's..

I do perform at least twice a week with this guitar for just a year. Except for the scratches it's like NEW. The finish is OK. The plastic strapbuttons are troublemakers. I did use some paper and it's OK since then. I can fully depend on it. I don't even have to tune it out of the gigbag. It stays in tune forever...
I love the high glossy paintwork, feels like satin....

Not necessary to deal with the company...

I play quite a lifetime, own a ton of gear. I did buy already two identical backups. I love the sound, the killerlooks and the ultra lightweight.
It is a vintagetype guitar with special characteristics.
I play a lot of blues, reggae, ska, african, rock, twanging country and slide. It does the job...

The retail price is insane, but it is really worth it.

No need to be redundant. Read below.

This one will be right up there in your front line--especially if you play roots rock. Gutsy tones! And only $150. Wow!

I was amazed how well this played out of the box. I've done nothing to it in a year. Binding wrap is papery-cheap and wants to peel, so I have to be careful. Love the soft peach color and the matching body and headstock. And for $150. Wow!

The '59 is so ridiculously light, I at first thought it to be fragile. But surprizingly sturdy.

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Playing for more than thirty years in nearly a dozen bands, playing rock, blues, surf, country, and pop. This guitar sounds fine for all these styles and despite the narrow neck is easy to play. If you don't have one, what have you been waiting for. This thing is a delight in every way. Considering the price, it's got to be nothing less than a 10!

it has a fat neck, a body with a peculiar constructions, simple tuning heads, a bridge with a rosewood inlay, two single coil pickups with individual controls for volume and tone, a robust toggle switch.
that's all.
It is a very light weight guitar which - in my opinion - is very comfortable

It has a very unique sound due to the special construction of body and bridge. It sounds something like a tele with silkier trebles. Definately old school. If you like high-tech guitars you will hate this. If your looking for something peculiar, try one.
I would not trade my tele for it, anyway.
Try to play it with a slide. That's really amazing.

It came properly adjusted. the quality of the controls is poor, the tone controls are more like switches...you can use it as a musical effect, though. It goes easy out of tune if you bend the strings due to the metal-nut. I think I will change that.

Properly bookmatched top?
Nope, no curly maple, just cardboard....
Properly routed bridge?
You're kidding

Will this guitar withstand live playing?
I think it prooved for sometime.
Does the hardware seem like it will last?
Only god knows.
Is the finish good enough to last, or does it seem thin and easy to wear off with lots of playing?
who cares?
Are the strap buttons solid?
you're kidding!
Can you depend on it? Would you use it on a gig without a backup?
Well, I would not throw it down the stairs...

I don't know for danelectro but for the shop I am very content. I traded a danelectro 12 string for it which had some minor scratches. Hardy gave me a new dc59 without asking for extra money.

This is a special thing. I wouldn't dare to compare it with a guitar.
This is really something else. I would not play it all the time, but dave tronzo does it with his silvertone, which sounds very much like this. Excellent for slide-playing.
And definately it is fun!

My Dano 59DC.
It's a beauty. I wouldn't settle for anything else. Mine was made in about 99 or so and it was made in Korea. My Dano was I guess a mistake, the color is peach (great color) but the next wasn't painted. The whole color scheme of my Dano is the perfect mix. The peach body and white pic guard are awesome. The components are pretty cheap but if you don't know any better than it doesn't matter. The neck has 21 frets and is maple with a rosewood fretboard, it will TAKE a beating, my brothers have banged it against my desk and there is very little damage. The pickups are singlecoil alnico lipsticks, there nice for clean tones but when you get distorted the kinda crack up. The bridge is pretty weak. It sucks changing strings but it's suppose to be vintage.

I play just about anything and it sounds good. The trick is to know how to get the desired sound. Playing through a Dano 15-watt amp I can get nice clean sounds or raging metal by just manipulating the volume and tone controls. You should be able to flip back and forth from pickup to pickup. That will get you the sounds you want. The pickups may need adjusting like mine did but when you have them just right there is very little static and the Dano sounds great.

I bought mine from a guy who has been playing for years. He owns a shop and he made all adjustments before he puts them on display. With mine he adjusted the bridge but other than that the neck was great, action was so easy to dance across the fret board and is terrific.

This guitar will take a beating no matter how hard you push it. The pickups are good just as long as you don't pick directly above them, you get some nasty sounds if you hit them. The finish has pick scratches but are not noticable. I jump around when I play and to this day I have not had any with the strap buttons. Hell they are a cream color to match the tuner heads.

The warranty I beleive is just two years but I haven't had any problems and don't forsee any except for breaking it intentionally.

This guitar has been called cheap and ugly. I'll tell you that I love it. When I saw it I fell in love. Will you buy this from just reading this? I hope not, I hope it affirms your wants to get one but the final decession is when you hold the guitar and play the first chord. You should be able to tell if it's right for you.

2 lipstick-tube single coil pickups. Old style tuners. Metal nut. Wooden one piece bridge. Plastic body with a formica pickguard. Stacked volume and tone controls for each pickup. Rosewood fretboard. Very cool commie red finish on the body and headstock.

To quote Paul Simon, this guitar is pretty much a one trick pony. But it turns that trick with pride. It's a sound you can't get with any other guitar. The only real usable sound is in the middle (both pickups) position(IMHO). But that sound is a very unique tone. You quickly realize how Jimmy Page and even Billy Gibbons among others were drawn to this sound. I suppose if I had to compare it with any other guitar, I guess it would be closest to the Tele. VERY TWANGY. I run it through a Line 6 POD with a Danelectro fish and chips EQ. I use it quite a bit in recording. Love the tone

When I first got this guitar the neck was very warped. The action was about a half inch off the fretboard. I had to take the neck completely off the guitar to adjust the tension rod(which is kind of a pain in ass). I had to repeat this 3 or 4 times until I finally got it just right. I never had to adjust the pickups at all after that. The bridge is just a piece of wood, maybe rosewood or mahogany. I don't really know my woods that well. I haven't had any problems with intonation or any thing like that. It looks like the bridge is glued onto the metal saddle. Hopefully this will never come loose. The frets seemed to be very well dressed and seated real nice.

I have'nt taken this guitar onstage yet. I play in a cover band and there's a few songs I think it would sound really good on. Other than the plastic tone and volume controls, I think it would be sturdy enough.

I called Danelectro and left a message. And low and behold I actually got a call back that same day. I just needed to know if my warranty would be screwed up by taking the neck off the guitar. Very nice fella, very personable.

Ive been playing for about 25 years. I've owned and played alot of electric guitars. This guitar is a lot of fun. Very easy to play. It would be a good first electric guitar for beginners. For the price you can't go wrong. If it were lost or stolen, I would definately buy another.

This was one of the first reissue series cause it has the dano tuners, so im saying it is a 98-99. 21 frets with a solid plywood top and a mustard yellow finish. It has the standard dano stacked volume and tone controls with 2 lipstick pickups. The bridge is kinda weak. it makes string changing a pain.

I use this with a 50 watt sovtek Mig 50, a dano fab tone, and boss DS-1. The pickups are pretty quiet for single coils. They sound amazing. Very bring and very dark depending wich PU you use. pretty versitile, i love it!

It is set up pretty good. The only complaint i have is the bridge and tail piece design.

I glued the strap buttons in, which did not stay in at all. dano could do some work with those. Also i fell like i am going to break it. doesnt feel too solid. If you take good care of this, it will treat you wll.

never dealt with em.

Pretty great sounding guitar, it just feels like a toy, but doesnt sound like one! Great deal for the money.

Everybody knows the features...

What should I say? Play this lovely guitar and open your ears...

Well adusted, well finished...

For the next five hundred years this axe will sing, if you treat it well...

Ok and nice homepage...email them, they will answer. Call Gibson and you just have to wait (for Godot)...

I'm playing for 38 years; I'ver played a lot of guitars although I have some favourites (Tele, Strat, Firebird, Les-Paul Goldtop and my DC 59 on first row!)