610 thoughts on “Danelectro Forum”

  1. longhorn bass wiring pots
    jack

    have an early 60’s danelectro longhorn bass. bought new pots and am wondering if any one has the wiring diagrahm for this guitar?
    Please advised

    1. Re: longhorn bass wiring pots
      Jim

      : have an early 60’s danelectro longhorn bass. bought new pots and am wondering if any one has the wiring diagrahm for this guitar?
      : Please advised
      Hello, I’m looking for the same thing. Any luck? Thanks, Jim.

      1. Re: longhorn bass wiring pots
        howard newcomb

        : : have an early 60’s danelectro longhorn bass. bought new pots and am wondering if any one has the wiring diagrahm for this guitar?
        : : Please advised
        : Hello, I’m looking for the same thing. Any luck? Thanks, Jim.

        1. Re: longhorn bass wiring pots
          howard newcomb

          : : : have an early 60’s danelectro longhorn bass. bought new pots and am wondering if any one has the wiring diagrahm for this guitar?
          : : : Please advised
          : : Hello, I’m looking for the same thing. Any luck? Thanks, Jim.

          Me too jim, lots of other schematics on the dano sites, but can’t find one for the "two concenric pots, no selector switch" option used on longhorn basses. It can’t be hard but I have no electrical savvy so need help. Howard.

  2. Info needed
    Davene Stoner

    My uncle has either a 1962 or 1963 DanElectro Guitar with matching Amp. (Amp DE DM10). I have tried to find info but have had no luck… Any help will be greatly appreciated – THANK YOU!

    1. Re: Danelectro Coral Electric Sitar 1968
      denisebalmer

      : I have a 1968 Vincent Bell electric sitar in very good condition. Being that I’m really not a vintage guitar collector, I’m considering selling it. However, I’m wondering if this is a guitar that will continue to increase in value? Or has is it pretty much arrived at a stable price, save inflation?

      : John

      1. Re: Danelectro Coral Electric Sitar 1968
        Jeff

        I’m looking to buy a used electric sitar to play (I’m not a collector) – If you want to sell one, I am interested in talking with you. Jeff ([email protected])

        : : I have a 1968 Vincent Bell electric sitar in very good condition. Being that I’m really not a vintage guitar collector, I’m considering selling it. However, I’m wondering if this is a guitar that will continue to increase in value? Or has is it pretty much arrived at a stable price, save inflation?

        : : John

      1. Re: Danelectro Coral Electric Sitar 1968
        John

        : Dear John,
        : I will give you $300.00 us for it if you are interested
        : Regards
        : Mike

        Nice try Mike. I haven’t seen one in this condition sell for less than $2500 on ebay.

        John

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... John
      John

      I have a 1968 Vincent Bell electric sitar in very good condition. Being that I’m really not a vintage guitar collector, I’m considering selling it. However, I’m wondering if this is a guitar that will continue to increase in value? Or has is it pretty much arrived at a stable price, save inflation?

      John

      1. Electric Sitar Schematic
        Grabalonie

        Anyone got the wiring diagram for Jerry Jones (& copies) sitars? 3 Pickup – volume/tone for each, no switching. If you measure resistance, turning the volumes to 1/2 can rise to 250k ohms… and the output goes vvery weak. Seems a design flaw.

      2. Electric Sitar Schematic
        Grabalonie

        Anyone got the wiring diagram for Jerry Jones (& copies) sitars? 3 Pickup – volume/tone for each, no switching. If you measure resistance, turning the volumes to 1/2 can rise to 250 ohms… and the output goes vvery weak. Seems a design flaw.

  3. dano 12 string gauges
    jason

    any body know the suggested string gauge on a dano 12? i just got my first one and i don’t want to mess the neck up by using too heavy a string. are 10’s ok?

  4. '65 Danelectro Convertible - Rosewood Saddle replacement
    Joe Byrnes

    I am missing the floating rosewood saddle. What can I use to replace this (other than finding an original replacement)?

    Can I use a "rosewood compensated bridge with base for flat-top guitar"? Any suggestions are appreciated. Thanks, Joe

  5. Original 3011 in Limo Black...Willing to sell
    Brianna Santiago

    Im still unsure on the year…serial number websites lead me to believe its either a ’53 or ’63…im thinking 63 but have yet to see a 1963 model for comparison. Found a pic of a 1958 which is the exact model and color.

    Fantastic condition..90% near mint. A couple dings on edge..havent touched since recieved from late grandfather over ten years ago.

    Specs:

    BODY
    1958 to 1969: masonite/poplar (or pine) frame, double cutaway "shorthorn" style, 13.25" wide.

    NECK
    1956-1969: Poplar bolt-on neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard.

    PICKUP
    1955 to 1969: Single pickup-Alnico bar magnets & copper wire wrapped in brown tape and mounted in surplus, chrome plated, lipstick tube.

    PEGHEAD
    1956-1966 "Coke Bottle"

    "Seal" shaped pickguard and two control knobs

    Send me an offer if interested. 🙂

  6. BIGSBY ON U-2
    JESSE

    Hey everyone, i just got my first danelectro last night and was wondering has anyone ever put a bigsby on one or know if i can be done? thanks

    Jesse

    1. Re: ds-50 amp schematic
      Geoff Davidson

      OK – To clear up a misunderstanding – The DS 50 amp I STILL need a schematic for is a 60’s all tube model where the power section is on the base and the preamp section is "one floor up"! like a double decker.The fault in mine must be so minor I could cry,please help?!

  7. pedal problems
    Luca

    i got a black coffee, and it used to work fine, but now for some reason it works but the sound like cuts out and you can’t hear it.
    i need help extremely bad.

  8. 1962 Danelectro Bass Bridge
    Lucas Cheadle

    I have a cherry 1962 3412 copper short horn short scale bass. I’d like to replace the original bridge non-destructively with one that clears the picguard, allowing a lower string action setting. I don’t want to shim the neck if I can help it. Any suggestions?

    1. Re: left handed
      Jimmy

      : hi where to find a left handed danelectro available on the net ?????

      Good question. As a fellow lefty, I looked for a while. My experience is about all you’re likely to find is a 56-U2 reissue. I couldn’t find a new one (discontinued) but just watch eBay. I picked up a Surf Green one that is in good shape. They’re not on there all the time, but probably one or more a week. When I bid on this one, there was a red one and a bright yellow one listed also. You’ll probably have to drop about 3 bills to get one these days. Good luck!

  9. Nifty Fifty pots
    Aidan

    Please does anyone know where I can get new pots for a Nifty Fifty?
    All are damaged beyond repair(a common occurance for this model,I hear!)They are sub miniature carbon track type 100k lin(qty 2),10k lin(qty 1),10k log(qty 2)I liked tone of amp and do not want to have to bin it.

    1. Re: Nifty Fifty pots
      Kyle

      : Please does anyone know where I can get new pots for a Nifty Fifty?
      : All are damaged beyond repair(a common occurance for this model,I hear!)They are sub miniature carbon track type 100k lin(qty 2),10k lin(qty 1),10k log(qty 2)I liked tone of amp and do not want to have to bin it.

      Aiden, did you find any volume or tone pots for your nifty fifty? I need three also!@ [email protected]

      1. Re: Nifty Fifty pots
        Art

        : : Please does anyone know where I can get new pots for a Nifty Fifty?
        : : All are damaged beyond repair(a common occurance for this model,I hear!)They are sub miniature carbon track type 100k lin(qty 2),10k lin(qty 1),10k log(qty 2)I liked tone of amp and do not want to have to bin it.

        :
        : Aiden, did you find any volume or tone pots for your nifty fifty? I need three also!@ [email protected]

        If you take the pots apart, you’ll find that the shaft has pulled out of the sweeper disk a little causing the pot to malfunction. I pressed the shaft back in and used #10 superglue (StewMac.com) to strengthen the bond. Seems to be working so far. I emailed Danelectro for spare parts and they told me that because the amp is out of production they didn’t have any parts and couldn’t even guess where to get them. If your pots are totally shot, try Mouser.com. They have some that I think could be adapted to that board. Measure all the old pot’s dimensions (metric) and compare them to what the spec sheets have from Mouser. I would have gone that route, but I got impatient and wanted this amp out of my shop. Good luck!

        1. Re: Nifty Fifty pots
          Art

          : : : Please does anyone know where I can get new pots for a Nifty Fifty?
          : : : All are damaged beyond repair(a common occurance for this model,I hear!)They are sub miniature carbon track type 100k lin(qty 2),10k lin(qty 1),10k log(qty 2)I liked tone of amp and do not want to have to bin it.

          : :
          : : Aiden, did you find any volume or tone pots for your nifty fifty? I need three also!@ [email protected]

          : If you take the pots apart, you’ll find that the shaft has pulled out of the sweeper disk a little causing the pot to malfunction. I pressed the shaft back in and used #10 superglue (StewMac.com) to strengthen the bond. Seems to be working so far. I emailed Danelectro for spare parts and they told me that because the amp is out of production they didn’t have any parts and couldn’t even guess where to get them. If your pots are totally shot, try Mouser.com. They have some that I think could be adapted to that board. Measure all the old pot’s dimensions (metric) and compare them to what the spec sheets have from Mouser. I would have gone that route, but I got impatient and wanted this amp out of my shop. Good luck!

          See this Mouser part number: RK163111-S15-41-B103

  10. Daddy-O Current Draw
    James Housley

    Anyone know how much current the Daddy-O pedal draws? My multi-power supply is getting dangerously close to its 450mA limit, and I’d like to know if attaching my Daddy-O to it as well is going to make me smell burning!

    Thanks

    James

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Rob
      Rob

      Hi all

      I just got a 90’s u2 and i play it though a fender hotrod deluxe, i love the tone but It makes a god awful hum and I have a strat and a cheap epiphone with p90’s(which are know for a lot of hum)they both sound fine with the amp, I also played a freinds u2 and his sounds fine. its fine till you mess with the tone controls for either pickup. with the volume all the way up and the tone all the way down it has a terrible tone but no noise when i turn the tone up just slightly it hums loudly somewhere in the middle it subsides but as it gets close to being all the way up it hums even more loudly than before this is on the clean channel with the volume at about 2 when I go past 5 it feeds back unbearably its even worse with reverb and man dont even think of turning the gain channel on, I checked the grounds with a volt/ohm meter they seem to be fine. I guess I can try bypassing the pots to see if its them or the pots, if not I dont know where to go from there. any help is seriously appreciated. I will wait for some replys before I whip out the soldering iron.

      thanks

      Rob

    1. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... David Robinson
      David Robinson

      I have an early 60’s bellzouki with the oridginal box and packing.I bought it new and only played it a few times.Life took me other places and now I want to sell it.It is like new with the modified violin 63 style body. all oridgnal no case.I have a few interested persons but they want me to set a price and I have no idea and don’t want to get hosed.I only have one and have had it 40 years.Any ideas ?

  11. Silvertone 1485 - Need output transformer/choke
    Andy Nathan

    Thanks for letting me post on this forum.
    I am in need of an output transformer and choke for a Silvertone 1485.
    Does anyone out there have one for sale or know where I can get one?
    Thanks in advance for your reply!
    Andy

  12. BLT slap echo noise
    Adam

    The pedal sounds like its supposed to when I use a 9v battery, but when I hook it up to a 9v adapter, it gets really, really noisy. Its not even worth using its so noisy. Danelectro has a "no hum" 9v adapter, would that fix the problem? http://www.zzounds.com/item–DANDA1. Also, why would it hum like that when I hook up the adapter?

  13. A 56 Pro question
    km

    Hi guys, just bought a blue 56 pro (love it)….was wondering if it will fit in a standard les paul shaped case ….. anyone know?
    I would like to get a tweed style case for it but can’t find one that’s shaped on the inside, so if anyone knows to one, lemme know please.
    Thanks y’all

  14. Danelectro DE1 Echo Effects Pedal
    Mike

    Hey guys,
    I bought this echo second-hand, but unfortunately, no manual included with the suggested settings I heard were great.. Could anyone please email me a copy of the settings.
    Thanks
    Mike

  15. pedal question
    kyle

    for some reason i cant get any of my or my friends pedals to work at all. Ive tried using the 9 volt batteries included and also a 9 volt power source and i cant get a single sound to come out of my amp at all. I’m sure i have the patches in the right jacks and still no sound. Any thougths?

    1. Re: Dan Echo and Fab Tone
      Martin

      I am having the same trouble finding a mannual for Danelectro fab tone pedal, love the pedal though. if you find any instructions it would be great if you could let me know where will do the same for you
      Cheers

  16. Danelectro DC-59 Value?
    Mick

    I am trying to help a friend with the sale of an approx. 3 to 4 year old Danelectro DC-59 reissue (wine red) model. I can EBay it, but I am also considering buying it and keeping it in my collection.

    It is in good condition but has been played, thus has surface scratches (nothing into the paint) the accent tape is pulling up slightly in the deep groove areas, again nothing out of the ordinary, modest fret wear on the first three frets, still some life. Overall good condition, and will clean up well, but not outstanding or "mint".

    The problem I am having is determining a fair value if I want to keep it. I have been researching EBay, the web etc… and this particular guitar is kind of in a wierd situation. It appears they no longer make them. As best I can tell, new they went for around $200 to $250. Used the prices are all over and there aren’t enough of them I can find on completed auctions and what not to determine what is a fair but good price for one of these.

    Any insight is appreciated.

  17. Danelectro Hodad 12 String for sale on Ebay
    Jason Fogelson

    Hey, Everyone:

    I’ve listed my Danelectro Hodad 12 String on Ebay (Item number: 130065330534):

    http://cgi.ebay.com/Danelectro-Hodad-12-String-Electric-Guitar-Retro-Cool_W0QQitemZ130065330534QQihZ003QQcategoryZ33036QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

    I hate to sell, but I’ve got to make space in my collection. I’d love for this guitar to go to a good Danelectro-loving home.

    Take a look and make an offer!

    Best,

    Jason

  18. Any amps for sale?
    Paul Chavez

    Is anyone selling a Danelectro Nifty Fifty or Dirty Thirty amp? I’m looking to buy one because there cool looking, and I’m a guitar and amp fanatic. Please no price gouging. Thanks.

    1. Re: Any amps for sale?
      nimmtheory

      : Is anyone selling a Danelectro Nifty Fifty or Dirty Thirty amp? I’m looking to buy one because there cool looking, and I’m a guitar and amp fanatic. Please no price gouging. Thanks.

    2. I have a DS 50 if your interested????
      Bud McGovern

      : Is anyone selling a Danelectro Nifty Fifty or Dirty Thirty amp? I’m looking to buy one because there cool looking, and I’m a guitar and amp fanatic. Please no price gouging. Thanks.

      1. Re: I have a DS 50 if your interested????
        Jereme Neff

        Do you still have that amp with cab too? My grandfather passed one down to my dad then me. it burned (fire) and i want to replace it. i’ve been heartbroken over it for ten years now. i’m 25 now. I’ve been looking and looking. any info will be of great help anyway. thank you so much

      2. Re: I have a DS 50 if your interested????
        gary

        : : Is anyone selling a Danelectro Nifty Fifty or Dirty Thirty amp? I’m looking to buy one because there cool looking.

        I have one in good shape especially considering how old it is. New tubes. One speaker went bad and I had to replace it but I saved the origional. Sounds very good. I am a bass player but I have had this for almost 30 years in my room. I would say it sounds better than a twin. Missing one knob. This amp was well taken care of.

    1. Re: DS50 tube amp schematic
      Geoff Davidson

      I bought a perfect mid-60’s Danelectro DS 50 "double decker" amp and stupidly tried to tweak it better.I now need a schematic to see just how stupid I am/was as my "improvements" have rendered the amp feeble.Help!

      1. DS50 tube amp
        Jereme Neff

        I had one of these amps with cab and it burned. caught on fire. It was the only thing i had left from my grandfather. I’d love to get another one. even if it isn’t working. at least the empty void would be a little filled. do you have any information?

    1. Re: Danelectro U3 select-o-matic
      DaddyO

      Hey Ledil,

      Here’s the lowdown on the Select-O-Matic:

      Select-O-Matic numbered settings:

      1. neck & bridge
      2. neck
      3. neck & middle
      4. middle
      5. middle & bridge
      6. bridge
      7. Toggle switch bypasses the rotary switch and turns all 3 pickups on at once in series.

      If you didn’t already figure it out, I hope this help.

      DaddyO

    2. Re: Danelectro U3 select-o-matic
      Brian

      First, with the toggleswitch in the down (or right) position, the selectomatic is non-functional. Both pick ups are on full.

      With the toggle switch in the up (or left) position, the selectomatic dials between the two pick-ups. In the clockwise most position only the bridge pickup is on, then progressively as you dial counterclockwise the current transfers to the other pick-up. You get a twangier treblier tone with the bridge pickup, and a meatier, rounder tone with the other one. Hope that helps. I have a U3 too and love it.

      1. Re: Danelectro U3 select-o-matic
        bone

        you say two pickups, but there are three on the U3, right? does it only activate the two pickups closest to the bridge? anyhow, thanks for the information. very helpful.

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Iedil
      Iedil

      Hello there!! i have just bought a dano U3 but until today i can’t figure out how to use the select-o-matic knob and the pickup properly. can someone enlighten me with this knowledge? thank you in advance and may god bless you!!

    1. Re: Vintage Danelectro Reverb Unit Model 9100
      wesman

      : How do these sound? I’m thinking of picking one up.. what are they worth ?

      killer. my church had one had a bad switch wired it up wow 1966 i cant belive the thing worked un real

  19. Hodad bass switch?
    Stevey

    Purchased a used 01 Hodad bass on ebay.
    The mini switch is broken and im looking for replacement and or info toward what kind of switch this is. thanks for any help.
    stevey

  20. Danelectro 12/6 Double Neck Needs Switch
    Greg Swallow

    I have just gotten a re-issue 12/6 with a bad neck selector switch. Am unable to find a satifactory replacement toggle; trying to keep the Dan-O look. So, will be moving the pickup selector toggle to neck selector and using a rotary to re-wire the pickups. Am thinking a Danelectro Select-O-Matic switch may due what I want. Anyone have any specs/diagrams of Select-O-Matic switch; # Poles, # Positions, et al? Maybe a digram with Select-O-Matic model guitar?

    1. Re: Danelectro parts for sale
      Kevin Maloney

      I’m adding a gotoh sitar bribge to my 6 string Hodad. The sitar bridge actually replaces the existing fixed bridge. I’m looking for a trapeze tailpiece that with fit my application. Let me know if there are any available. It must fit a Danelectro Hodad. Thanks, Kevin

    2. Re: Danelectro parts for sale
      Daryl Smith

      Hi. Looking for replacement knob/s for a vintage Danelectro Longhorn Bass. These are concentric knobs, brown bottom (round), and cream colored pointer shaped top. Anything?

    3. Re: Danelectro parts for sale
      [email protected]

      : Hi,
      : I have a bunch of late ’90’s Danelectro guitar parts for sale.
      : -u3 pickguard, brand new $20
      : – set of dual concentric vol/tone pots and jack, NOS (complete wiring harness minus the pickups)$40
      : I take paypal and have lots of references
      : email me
      I am interested in the pots; do you have the knobs also?

    4. Re: Danelectro parts for sale
      Sean

      I need that U3 pickguard if you have it.

      : Hi,
      : I have a bunch of late ’90’s Danelectro guitar parts for sale.
      : -u3 pickguard, brand new $20
      : – set of dual concentric vol/tone pots and jack, NOS (complete wiring harness minus the pickups)$40
      : I take paypal and have lots of references
      : email me

    5. Re: Danelectro parts for sale
      jason

      : Hi,
      : I have a bunch of late ’90’s Danelectro guitar parts for sale.
      : -u3 pickguard, brand new $20
      : – set of dual concentric vol/tone pots and jack, NOS (complete wiring harness minus the pickups)$40
      : I take paypal and have lots of references
      : email me

      do you have any baritone parts?

    6. Re: Danelectro parts for sale
      fred griffin

      :im looking for a blow switch for a hodad bass,would you have one? thank you, fred
      Hi,
      : I have a bunch of late ’90’s Danelectro guitar parts for sale.
      : -u3 pickguard, brand new $20
      : – set of dual concentric vol/tone pots and jack, NOS (complete wiring harness minus the pickups)$40
      : I take paypal and have lots of references
      : email me

      1. Re: Danelectro parts for sale
        Rob

        I need string intonators on a late 90’s hodad, i lost one of the screws with the wheel while the strings were off!!
        please contact me

    7. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Steve T.
      Steve T.

      Hi,
      I have a bunch of late ’90’s Danelectro guitar parts for sale.
      -u3 pickguard, brand new $20
      – set of dual concentric vol/tone pots and jack, NOS (complete wiring harness minus the pickups)$40
      I take paypal and have lots of references
      email me

      1. Vintage Danelectro pointer knobs needed
        Kempster

        Hello,

        I have an early 60’s 3 pickup deluxe that is missing the white pointer knobs. I’m trying to see if anyone has a source for those knobs?

        Thanks,

        Brad

      2. Need concentric knobs/ Brown with Cream Tops
        Jonathan Leet

        I will be glad to find any Danelectro Concentric Knobs for sale. [email protected]

        Thanks

        PS Any current danoelectric concentric knob sources would be appreciated.

        Thanks for your time,

        Jonathan Leet

  21. Danelectroo parts for sale
    Steve T.

    Hi,
    I have a bunch of late ’90’s Danelectro guitar parts for sale.
    -u3 pickguard, brand new $20
    – set of dual concentric vol/tone pots and jack, NOS (complete wiring harness minus the pickups)$40
    I take paypal and have lots of references
    email me

    1. Re: nifty fifty amp
      Gary

      : ive seen one on ebay, it looks great, has anyone played one.

      I’ve had one for 28 years where it has never left my room but once for a gig. I re-tubed it and replaced one speaker and it is one of the best amps I have ever played on. It reminds me of a Fender twin but there is no master volume so there is no distortion of couse. Does anyone know what it is worth now?

    2. Re: nifty fifty amp
      Geoff Davidson

      The Achilles heel is the tiny 8" speaker so I built mine into a combo with a 10" Celestion and a 10" Eminence of 60 watt rating as an experiment. Now it goes loud enough for gigs without "bad" speaker breakup – in fact there’s NO speaker breakup!Clean to die for. Oh yeah – I also covered it in leopardskin fur,it’s the koolest!

  22. dc 59 and dc 59 pro
    Carlo

    hi, i’m looking for buying a danelectro guitar but first i would like to know which are the differences between models dc 59 and dc 59 pro, and if for a regular tuning i’ll need the adjustable bridge.

    thanks

    Carlo

  23. Danoblaster: What are the knobs for?
    Gordon

    Can anyone tell me what the four knobs on my Danoblaster are for? Believe it or not, I found this guitar in the trunk of an old car. I figured out the tone and volume but the other two don’t seem to do anything.

    Appreciate any help.

    1. Re: Danoblaster: What are the knobs for?
      didier

      It’s a guitar that includes built-in effects… The knobs control them… you need to put a battery into the guitar, in case it wasn’t included… Cheers

  24. Neptune Bound...The Ultimate Danelectro Guide UPDATE
    Doug Tulloch

    BOOK UPDATE…July 30, 2006. The new book is coming along incredibly well. I have so much content it’s mindblowing. My most recent "I cannot believe this" moment is I now have in my posession the most in-depth and revealing interview ever conducted with the great Vincent Bell. Amazing stuff, from a truly wonderful man. I cannot tell you how proud I am to have such an important figure in the music business participate in this book. I had scheduled an interview for the book with Vinnie, to be conducted by Paul Bechtoldt, but he failed to follow up and get it done. This time, it’s not only done, it’s incredible. Also I put together the most complete and up to date vintage Danelectro value guide ever compiled and also the most complete dating and ID guide. The vintage catalog section is GIGANTIC and includes some very rare Danelectro, Coral, & Silvertone catalogs dating from 1956-1970 including some rare 1958 NAMM flyers/posters! The color section is incredible showing the rarest of the rare and the coolest of the cool. That doesn’t even begin to cover it, there’s LOTS more Dano’ fun in this book, GUARANTEED!!! For book updates and details on reserving your copy please visit cityguitar.com. See you soon…Doug Tulloch.

    1. Neptune Bound...The Ultimate Danelectro Guide UPDATE
      Doug Tulloch

      : Aug. 2, 2007 Update: The new Danelectro book is coming along trendously. The graphics and layout will be done by The Affusion Group {www.affusiongroup.com}. I’ve just received the finished foreword from none other than the great Vincent Bell. Most recently, Howard Daniel, an award winning writer {and son of Nathan "Nat" Daniel!} wrote a stellar introduction to the book defining his father’s important achievements and innovations in the musical instrument industry and beyond. They’ll be 100+ pages of RARE catalog reproductions, details on patents and innovations, protypes, value guide, schematics, Dano’ players, Dano’ hits, and a great in-depth interview with Vincent Bell. There’s a great set-up article by Dan Erlewine, a comprehensive model & ID guide, and a full vintage value guide. Please check back soon for more updates, lots going on in the coming weeks. Thanks! For book updates and details on reserving your copy feel free to visit neptunebound.com or contact me directly @ [email protected]…Doug Tulloch.

    2. Neptune Bound...The Ultimate Danelectro Guide UPDATE
      Doug Tulloch

      Aug. 2, 2007 Update: The new Danelectro book is coming along trendously. The graphics and layout will be done by The Affusion Group {www.affusiongroup.com}. I’ve just received the finished foreword from none other than the great Vincent Bell {www.vinniebell.com}. Most recently, Howard Daniel who is an award winning writer {and son of Nathan "Nat" Daniel!} wrote a stellar introduction to the book defining his father’s important achievements and innovations in the musical instrument industry and beyond. They’ll be 100+ pages of RARE catalog reproductions, details on patents and innovations, protypes, value guide, schematics, playes, hits, and a great in-depth interview with Vincent Bell. Also, a set-up article by Dan Erlewine, a comprehensive model & ID guide, and a Please check back soon for more updates, lots going on in the coming weeks. Thanks! For book updates and details on reserving your copy feel free to visit neptunebound.com or contact me directly @ [email protected]…Doug Tulloch.

      1. Re: Neptune Bound...The Ultimate Danelectro Guide UPDATE
        Paul Bechtoldt

        Given a phone number … no "set up apponitment" .. called twice, both times Mr. Bell was "busy" and declined comment.

        For someone who signed a legal document (1996) stating he was "NOT Responsible" content in Neptune, Tulloch seems to take a great amount of credit. Can’t have it both ways!

        1. Re: Neptune Bound...The Ultimate Danelectro Guide UPDATE
          Doug Tulloch

          : Given a phone number … no "set up apponitment" .. called twice, both times Mr. Bell was "busy" and declined comment. THAT’S NOT HOW VINNIE AND I REMEMBER IT.
          : For someone who signed a legal document (1996) stating he was "NOT Responsible" content in Neptune, Tulloch seems to take a great amount of credit. Can’t have it both ways! WHERE EXACTLY AM I TAKING CREDIT FOR GFN IN MY POST? THIS POST IS ABOUT MY NEW BOOK NEPTUNE BOUND. WHEN THE NEW BOOK IS RELEASED, THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GFN & NEPTUNE BOUND WILL BE OBVIOUS, AS WELL AS THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN PB & DT AS WRITERS. IRONICALLY, THE ONE THING YOU WERE RIGHT ABOUT IS FOUND IN THE COMMENT YOU WROTE TO ME IN 1996 "Second time even better!" <img src="http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y280/DAT12/a24b97e2.jpg"&gt;

      2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Doug Tulloch
        Doug Tulloch

        : BOOK UPDATE…July 30, 2006. The new book is coming along incredibly well. I have so much content it’s mindblowing. My most recent "I cannot believe this" moment is I now have in my posession the most in-depth and revealing interview ever conducted with the great Vincent Bell. Amazing stuff, from a truly wonderful man. I cannot tell you how proud I am to have such an important figure in the music business participate in this book. He was supposed to be featured in Guitars From Neptune but sadly was not. That was a major issue between Bechtoldt and myself. I personally spoke to Vinnie and scheduled an interview for Bechtoldt with Vinnie, but he failed to follow up and get it done. This time, it’s not only done, it’s incredible. Also I put together the most complete and up to date vintage Danelectro value guide ever compiled and also the most complete dating and ID guide. The vintage catalog section is GIGANTIC and includes some very rare Danelectro, Coral, & Silvertone catalogs dating from 1956-1970 including some rare 1958 NAMM flyers/posters! The color section is incredible showing the rarest of the rare and the coolest of the cool. That doesn’t even begin to cover it, there’s LOTS more Dano’ fun in this book, GUARANTEED!!! For book updates and details on reserving your copy please visit cityguitar.com. See you soon…Doug Tulloch.

  25. What are 6 choices on Selectamatic on 12 string Hodad
    jholcomb

    Subject says it all. What are the combinations on the Selectamatic switch on a 12 string Hodad?

    1. Re: What are 6 choices on Selectamatic on 12 string Hodad
      Greg Swallow

      : Subject says it all. What are the combinations on the Selectamatic switch on a 12 string Hodad?

      If the Select-O-Matic doesn’t change from the 56-U3, danguitars.com has the selections as: 1. neck & bridge, 2. neck, 3. neck & middle, 4. middle, 5. middle & bridge, 6. bridge, 7. toggle bypass.

      Would you happen to have a wiring diagram of your Hodad? Am updating my double neck with a Select-O-Matic switch and need to get it right.

  26. Alternative pickups for Danos
    Dano Talk

    I’ve got a reissue DC3 which I love, but it’s pickups are a little on the weak side. I’m getting two Kent Armstrongs for the neck and middle positions, but I’d like something hotter for the bridge slot. Any recommendations? Doesn’t have to be a lipstick tube, my Dano is way modded already :).

  27. info about a danelectro longhorn baritone guitar...
    Livio

    Hi, I’m interesting in buying a Danelectro Longhorn Baritone guitar. It’s good for me to buy it on http://www.thomann.de but they have one only in limo black color. I checked the danelctro’s site and the longhorn baritone in limo black doesn’t exist!!! How do you explain that?
    Have a look: http://www.thomann.de/thoiw8_danelectro_longhorn_baritone_lb_prodinfo.html
    http://www.danelectro.com/guitars2.htm

  28. Moving Danelectro strap buttons
    Bob Anderson

    I have a U3 and DC3 and on both the front strap button seems in an awkward position and I want to move/replace them. Ideally I would go through the back of the neck pocket about an inch from the edge of the body. Has anyone tried this, is the body solid behind the neck heel? Or has anyone relocated their buttons to a better and safe position?

  29. Danelectro headstock decal
    dr. guitar

    Looking for a headstock decal for an early 60’s Danelectro restoration project. Also, I would like to know where to acquire some of that lovely puke green color paint.

  30. Danelectro U-3 Reissue WANTED
    David

    Hi,
    Looking for a 1956 (reissue) Danelctro U-3
    Limo Black if at all possible
    will consider all colors
    Please e-mail info and pictures
    Many Thanks
    David

    1. Re: Danelectro U-3 Reissue WANTED
      Bob Anderson

      :Hi David

      If you are still looking I have an immaculate ie as new black sparkle U3 – if black sparkle suits, let me know and I will post pics. The guitar is absolutely flawlees and was given – brand new and boxed to somebody as payment for work done – she played it a couple of times but didn’t get on with it but understood it’s desirability and I had to practically beg her to sell it to me. I’m now in the position where I need to fund something even higher on my "must have" list and have to sell.

      Regards

      Bob

      : Hi,
      : Looking for a 1956 (reissue) Danelctro U-3
      : Limo Black if at all possible
      : will consider all colors
      : Please e-mail info and pictures
      : Many Thanks
      : David

  31. Looking for Danelectro DC shorthorn bass
    Ska Kid Fez

    I am looking for a Danelectro DC shorthorn bass for a resonable price between 200 – 350. maybe less. I heard great things abou this bass from my English teacher and when i saw it at a pawn shop i played it and it was amazing i had the money for it but when i got there i heard that they already sold it. I bought a new amp cuz my old one shorted out on me and so i dont have it right now but i will if someone can give me a price.

    1. Re: Looking for Danelectro DC shorthorn bass
      fisher

      me **** ing too. if you find anything/anywhere give us a shout. cheers mate.

      : I am looking for a Danelectro DC shorthorn bass for a resonable price between 200 – 350. maybe less. I heard great things abou this bass from my English teacher and when i saw it at a pawn shop i played it and it was amazing i had the money for it but when i got there i heard that they already sold it. I bought a new amp cuz my old one shorted out on me and so i dont have it right now but i will if someone can give me a price.

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