610 thoughts on “Danelectro Forum”

  1. Dano 12 string (not hodad)
    Spen

    Lookin for a dano 12-string (which is discontinued I know), ideally red / purple … ebay havent had one for a while … any sellers or help, much appreciated at my email address. cheers

    1. Re: Danelectro 6 String Bass wanted!
      Spencer Montague

      : Hi,
      : Does anybody know where can get a Danelectro 6 String Bass?

      I have one in stock. Let me know if you’re still interested.

      Spencer Montague
      Maryville, TN
      (865) 995-1322

  5. Mod 6 Schematic Needed
    ShadesMcP

    Well, I know. The title of the post is rather self explanatory yes. But I was cleaning my MOD 6, and I took the pick guard off. For some ungodly reason it was glued to the body and pulled off some paint. So now I have to give it a whole new paintjob. But first, I need to remove the pick ups from the circuit and I don’t want to rewire it wrong. Anyone who can help, email me. OH! And I was thinking of replacing the standard lipsticks to the "Vintage" aged magnet pickups. Anyone here know which is better? Again, email me with a response. Thanks.

    – Shades McP

  7. Danelectro guitar used in Darrell Worley's "Have You Forgotton" video
    Ed

    Anyone know what model guitar is being used. The guitar is all black with a black pickguard.

    Thanks
    Ed

  8. Innuendo 12-Strings Effects
    Dan L.

    Hi, I just got an Innuendo 12-Strings and overall I am pleased.
    However the effects do not seem to work, except for distortion.
    1.) How pronounced should these effects be? Any idea anybody?
    2.) Where could I get a schematic of the electronics inside?
    3.) Where could I get a 7-way pick-up switch?

    Any help would be appreciated…

    [email protected]

    2. Re: Danelectro Commando
      russ

      : Hi all, I’m looking for the schematic of a Danelectro Commando (8 speakers, 4x6V6). Anyone?
      : Thankyou in advance!
      blue guitars website ftp

          1. Re: Danelectro Commando Schematics
            Harlowe Shannon

            I see you guys have been looking for the same schematics I have! Well, it’s a long time since you guys posted here, but I was wondering if you ever wound up getting those schematics….if so, please let me know!!

          2. Re: Danelectro Commando Schematics
            Harlowe Shannon

            I see you guys have been looking for the same schematics I have! Well, it’s a long time since you guys posted here, but I was wondering if you ever wound up getting those schematics….if so, please let me know!!

  11. Innuendo Baritone 6-string
    Rob S.

    Does anyone know where I can purchase this instrument, other than direct from Danelectro? I refuse to pay mfgrs. suggested retail price when I’ve seen it for as low as $149.99 on the internet, although it never seems to be available (Usually discontinued). Any info is appreciated.

  12. Innuendo volume knob help
    Gilby Deviant

    I recently purchased a new Innuendo. Overall, I think it’s a great guitar, the only realy problem I have with it is that the volume knob sits right next to the bridge pickup. Whenever I palm mute (which is essential to my playing) I find myself turning myself down. Can anyone think of a rememdy for this? I’ve been playing for a long time, but don’t know much about fixing things. Someone told me I could get a push/pull pot and set it to where I’d have to push on the knob to turn it up or down. Anyone recommend this or anything else? Thanks in advance.

    1. Re: Innuendo volume knob help
      Jim

      : I recently purchased a new Innuendo. Overall, I think it’s a great guitar, the only realy problem I have with it is that the volume knob sits right next to the bridge pickup. Whenever I palm mute (which is essential to my playing) I find myself turning myself down. Can anyone think of a rememdy for this? I’ve been playing for a long time, but don’t know much about fixing things. Someone told me I could get a push/pull pot and set it to where I’d have to push on the knob to turn it up or down. Anyone recommend this or anything else? Thanks in advance.

      You can reverse the wires on the volume pot, the control will work backwards, and you’ll be less likely to turn it down. I hate the location too, and just pulled the knob off…it does help me. I may soon reverse the wires. Good luck!

  13. Set-up of a danelectro U-2?????
    Coll Thomson

    Hi folks, I would really like to find out how to set up a danelectro. I’ve just recently discovered this beautiful guitar, but I have NO idea how to set it up properly. My own dan-o has no truss rod adjustment that I am used to, but it has LOTS of screws on the back of the body. I would like someone to give me the basics on the set-up. I have a "reasonable" knowledge (I went to college and learned) of fender and gibson "set-up", but I can’t figure out (yes I AM as thick as pig shit) how to set up my danelectro. Obviously this is a MAJOR pain in the butt, ‘cos my Dan-o is my favourite guitar, but the intonation is out, and I’ve got a major step-up in volume between strings that I don’t think I should have.
    I have NEVER encountered another guitar whose sound could make me orgasm, so I would obviously like to find out how to set it up in a professional manner. (I should relate that my friend, who is a guitar tech, states that you either get a good or crap Dan-o, no set-up could EVER help. Please help me prove him wrong!!!)
    Anyway, lots of love , COLL …
    xxxxxxxxxx

    1. Re: Set-up of a danelectro U-2?????
      Kirk Smith

      : Hi folks, I would really like to find out how to set up a danelectro. I’ve just recently discovered this beautiful guitar, but I have NO idea how to set it up properly. My own dan-o has no truss rod adjustment that I am used to, but it has LOTS of screws on the back of the body. I would like someone to give me the basics on the set-up. I have a "reasonable" knowledge (I went to college and learned) of fender and gibson "set-up", but I can’t figure out (yes I AM as thick as pig shit) how to set up my danelectro. Obviously this is a MAJOR pain in the butt, ‘cos my Dan-o is my favourite guitar, but the intonation is out, and I’ve got a major step-up in volume between strings that I don’t think I should have.
      : I have NEVER encountered another guitar whose sound could make me orgasm, so I would obviously like to find out how to set it up in a professional manner. (I should relate that my friend, who is a guitar tech, states that you either get a good or crap Dan-o, no set-up could EVER help. Please help me prove him wrong!!!)
      : Anyway, lots of love , COLL …
      : xxxxxxxxxx

      1. Re: Set-up of a danelectro U-2?????
        Kirk Smith

        See Dan Earlewine’s guitar setup video volume II from Stewart-McDonald. Shows some set-up hints and a mod to make the truss rod adjuster accessible.

  14. 12 string 2 p/up cutaway
    Alan

    Does anyone know where I might get one of these. I’ve been waiting months for my local dealer (Ivor Mairants, London) to get one in – now they tell me that’s it because they’re discontinuing them!

    The Hodad 3 p/up is a bit too much for me, but the 2 p/up seems to get better reviews anyway.

  15. DC59 Wiring
    Morgan Dargan

    Just got a 59DC but the wiring is a MESS!! Does anybody have a diagram for this one (or a Silvertone 1457; they’re supposed to be the same inside?). Thanks

  16. Danelectro Innuendo
    fred

    I just purchased an Innuendo. The color is Limo Black and the overall quality is very good. It is heavy, a little over 7 lbs
    but for the price it can’t be beat.
    It frets very well and I haven’t experienced too much fret buzz as
    mentioned by others, ( I changed to flat wound strings). With the effects (echo,tremolo,chorus,distortion) and a 5 way selection switch the variance in tone should please anyone.
    The neck is adjustable, but you have to remove it from the body. The vibrato arm is too high for comfortable use and the volume control I find can easily be bumped by mistake driving the volume up or down.
    Overall, I am very pleased. With proper dealer setup to your style of picking you won’t be disappointed. Don’t fall into the trap of comparing it to this or that, try it out and judge it on its own merits. Danelectro has done a find job on this one!

      1. Re: Danelectro Innuendo owners Manuel Needed
        guitarpicker7

        I’ve never seen a MANUAL for a Danelectro guitar. They usually come with HANGTAGS that explain most stuff. fyi-I have a Hearsay ahd an Innuendo- the Innuendo is getting it’s electronics fixed…maybe!

  17. Please send me a schematic of Fab Tone
    David

    hey, if anyone has a schematic of Danelectro’s Fab Tone, please send it to me, i have lots of schematics and if you’re looking for one i’ll probably be able to get it.

  18. UK Danelectro retailer
    Marky

    I’m interested in purchasing a Danelectro Innuendo in red/yellow sunburst. Does anyone know a UK retailer of Danelectro or a US store prepared to ship to the UK. Cheers!

    1. Re: UK Danelectro retailer
      Barry

      : I’m interested in purchasing a Danelectro Innuendo in red/yellow sunburst. Does anyone know a UK retailer of Danelectro or a US store prepared to ship to the UK. Cheers!

      1. Re: UK Danelectro retailer
        Barry

        : : I’m interested in purchasing a Danelectro Innuendo in red/yellow sunburst. Does anyone know a UK retailer of Danelectro or a US store prepared to ship to the UK. Cheers

        So am I.
        Barry from Whitehead northern Ireland

    1. Re: Copper paint
      BENNETT lEWIS

      : Does any know where I can purchase matching copper paint to touch up a headstock repair area on my original ’59 Danelectro Sears Silvertone?

      iBELEIVE YOU CAN GET WHATYOUR LOOKING FOR AT GUITAR RERANCH COM CONTACT ME AFTERWARDAS I HAVE USED THIS PAINT ON A HARMONY H44
      BEN

    2. Re: Copper paint
      Jim Savage

      I was told that the value would go way down if we painted ours. We also have what we believe is an original copper one. How do you know for sure? How much are they worth?

      : Does any know where I can purchase matching copper paint to touch up a headstock repair area on my original ’59 Danelectro Sears Silvertone?

  21. What's DanElectro Maestro Seried D worth?
    Matt

    A buddy of mine just aquired a Dan Electro Maestro Series D model 78 in good condition. Any idea what it’s worth???

  22. What's DanElectro Maestro Seried D worth?
    Matt

    A buddy of mine just aquired a Dan Electro Maestro Series D model 78 in good condition. Any idea what it’s worth???

  25. U2 tone controls
    Blake

    I just purchased a left handed 56 U2. The guitar is great but the tone controls are essentialy on/off – all treble or muddy bass, nothing in the middle. Has anyone else had this experience? Is there a fix? On Harmony Central someone wrote that this is a problem only with the leftys. Can anyone comment on that?

    1. Re: U2 tone controls
      Thomas Lehnartz

      I just bought a lefty 56-U2 Lefty last week and was surprised by the exact same thing. Here’s a place that can help.

      http://www.fatdawg.com/

      Mail your Dano to Fatdog, and he’ll take care of it. Remember, the soul of a Danelectro is in the quasi-solid masonite body and the lipstick pickups. The rest can be tweeked to a higher level of of tone than comes of their factory in Korea.
      Good luck,
      Thom

  26. Danelectro DC-1, Stereo Chorus?
    Kieran Holland

    What would I plug the effects pedal’s stereo jack into to get a stereo effect and would the normalutput still be connected to my amp or what? I’m confused

  27. Need Double neck 12/4
    Ciro Sebastiani

    I search for a Double neck 12 strings/ 4 string bass (like shergold double neck used by Mile Rutherford).
    I offer good price.

  28. Need Danelectro neck
    Dan Christopher

    Hi. I am looking for a full scale, three bolt neck for….. shoot! I dont know the model but,, it is a black w/white trim, double short horn, single pickup model from the early sixties. I have all the machines, nut, ect but my neck is shattered. I am on the road at the moment but could email a pic to ya as soon as I get home,, or you could send me a pic of your neck? would consider a newer neck but I am hoping for an oldie. thanksabunch! Dan

  29. Need a New Nut for reissue U2
    kungfuboy

    Just picked up a U2 Reissue, the nut slots are cut too deep on the low E and A strings, causing open string buzzing against the first fret. . How would I go about getting a new nut, even an uncut blank to have it set up to my specs? Or is there am easy way to raise the one side of it

  30. Danelectro Covertible Bridge
    Steve

    I’m looking for a bridge for a vintage Danelectro Convertible. Please email me if you have one or know where I can find one.

    Thanks

    1. Re: Danelectro Covertible Bridge
      novachord

      : I’m looking for a bridge for a vintage Danelectro Convertible. Please email me if you have one or know where I can find one.

      : Thanks

      try using just the top of an archtop bridge

  31. need original pickup mounting screws
    rb

    need four of the nickle plated Philips head screws that hold in the two lipstick pickups (screws hold the pickups in from the back of the guitar) Original 1960’s or re-issue parts OK…Pay fair cash price…

  32. Need strap button for 1960 Danelectro
    rb

    I need one of the "cheapy" plastic strap buttons for my 1960 Danelectro (not sure of the model; it is a double cutaway, 2 pickup, small pickguard, black almost the "Jimmy Page" model). These buttons are white plastic and molded all in one piece (ie, the button and the securing screw are molded all in one piece; not separate). Pay fair price! Thanks!!

    1. Re: Danelectro amp schematic
      Jonathan Kobler

      : I need a schematic for a "The Pioneer Line — Model 15", 1×12" combo,
      : "cardboard" amp. thanks.

      I have one I made myself.
      Email me.

      1. Re: Danelectro amp schematic
        Samuel Barrett

        I also have one of these amps, and I have been looking for a schematic for many years. Do you still have this?

        Thank you: :

        I need a schematic for a "The Pioneer Line — Model 15", 1×12" combo,
        : : "cardboard" amp. thanks.
        :
        : I have one I made myself.
        : Email me.

  34. baritone/6 string double neck
    Ronnie Qualls

    I wanted a double neck 6 string/4 string regular bass but could not find one that was reasonable. The local Guitar Center is closing out all their Danelectro products. I purchased a double neck baritone bass/6 string bass and a longhorn bass. I switchhed the nut and bridge from the longhorn onto the baritone and added to additional tuners to the longhorn. Now I have a bass/6 string double neck and either a longhorn baritone or a longhorn 6 string! They all sound great! I play them through a Peavey 100watt keyboard amp (15 and a horn) with a Fender DSP Satellite for effects and a Gibson Maestro distortion pedal.
    Let me know what you think.
    Ronnie

  35. baritone/6 string double neck
    Ronnie Qualls

    I wanted a double neck 6 string/4 string regular bass but could not find on that was reasonable. The local Guitar Center is closing out all their Danelectro products. I purchased a double neck baritone bass/6 string bass and a longhorn bass. I switchhed the nut and bridge from the longhorn onto the baritone and added to additional tuners to the longhorn. Now I have a bass/6 string double neck and either a longhorn baritone or a longhorn 6 string! They all sound great! I play them through a Peavey 100watt keyboard amp (15 and a horn) with a Fender DSP Satellite for effects and a Gibson Maestro distortion pedal.
    Let me know what you think.
    Ronnie

    1. 6-4 Mode Double Neck
      ray flores

      As I have explained on one of these forums, I at this time have 5 custom made 6-4 mode double
      necks, with the guitar on top, and the bass on the bottom, in the Stan & Dan Style. And this enables
      me to simultaneously play , Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Slide Guitar, as well as do the
      vocals, and am now regarded as the only one that has been known to do this, anyway I know that I’m
      the only long haired Native American Tribal Elder That Is playing Freddie King Blues doing this. One
      of my instruments can be seen on Brancombe Richmond & The Renegade posse Bands, web site, by
      searching, Renegade Posse, and clicking on photo’s, and enlarging the picture.

      1. Re: 6-4 Mode Double Neck
        chuck

        I’m looking for a double neck 6/4, but having a difficult time finding any. Can you point me in the right direction. Thanks!

        : As I have explained on one of these forums, I at this time have 5 custom made 6-4 mode double
        : necks, with the guitar on top, and the bass on the bottom, in the Stan & Dan Style. And this enables
        : me to simultaneously play , Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Slide Guitar, as well as do the
        : vocals, and am now regarded as the only one that has been known to do this, anyway I know that I’m
        : the only long haired Native American Tribal Elder That Is playing Freddie King Blues doing this. One
        : of my instruments can be seen on Brancombe Richmond & The Renegade posse Bands, web site, by
        : searching, Renegade Posse, and clicking on photo’s, and enlarging the picture.

  36. My new Danelectros
    Martin Neff

    In the last 30 days, I have purchased 2 new Danelectro Guitars, and a HoneyTone Amp. Super impressed. The guitars are a Hearsay, and a Hodad Baritone. Quality on both are excellent. Set up from the factory was dynamite, Sound and playability are top notch. I have a working band and these 2 guitars are great. My Fenders have stayed in their cases. I love the Hearsay better than my Strat that cost 4 times as much.

    1. Re: New Danelectros
      Denny

      Martin, Glad you discovered Danos; Sounds like you’re hooked like a bunch of pickers have been for a long time ! Just wait ’til you play a DC3 if you havn’t …especially if you like the Strat middle pickup tones on call …you will come unglued at the incredible tone variety, and liveliness of the guitar when it gets a good whif of amp speaker volume. When you throw the toggle switch to "turbo drive", all 3 pickups come on wired in humbucking series and provide boosted tone that reaches to the moon. I have been playing on stage for 42 years, and have about 60 great guitars of my own to choose from; But nothing comes close to the Danelectros for incredible tones no matter what kind of music style I’m playing …from banshee rock to warm jazz. I wore out the frets on my Silvertone 1457 and have been playing a new 59DC for a couple of years. Excellent craftmanship …set up perfect right out of the box (although I reset the pickups right up next to the strings from experience with Danos) …INCREDIBLE tone. Nothing else even comes close. And the humbucking lipstick pickup configuration Hodads are everything any dual coil guitar could ever wish to be and more.

    1. Re: Brand new 12 string electric
      S. Lee

      : I could use some information about my axe and which amps will make my baby sing like she wants to.

      Try a Fender Acoustasonic Jr. and see what you think. I like the sound of my 12-string (2-pickup model) going through the Acoustasonic Jr; sounds just like something from the Byrds. Put Chorus rate, depth and reverb all on ‘3’; bass and midrange on ‘5’; treble on about ‘5’ to ‘7’. WARNING: The Amp is rather weak — I think it only does about 20 watts per channel (it’s stereo chorus). So don’t expect a rockin’ monster sound; just a real pretty sound.

  41. DC59-pro
    adrian

    hi,

    anybody has got a dc59-pro as well?
    i’m an amateur so was wondering whether anybody can tell me whether this guy is good or wat.
    a point of concern is the lack of individual saddles and vibrato bar.

    1. Re: DC59-pro
      Martin Neff

      : hi,

      : anybody has got a dc59-pro as well?
      : i’m an amateur so was wondering whether anybody can tell me whether this guy is good or wat.
      : a point of concern is the lack of individual saddles and vibrato bar.

      Hi:
      The regular 59 DC has a accoustic style bridge. All of the 59 DC Pro models I’ve seen or played have strings that load from the rear of the guitar, plus individual saddles that adjust for height and intoneation.
      The DC is a nice axe

      1. Re: Double Neck (Stan & Dan)
        ray flores

        Oh I forgot to explain my reasons. I at this time have 5 custom double necks, that are in the same 6-4
        mode as the Stan & Dan ( guitar on top, bass on bottom) and I actually play both necks
        simultaneously, Bass Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Slide Guitar, as well as the vocals.
        One of my instruments can actually be seen on Branscombe Richmond, and The Renegade Posse
        Bands, web page, by searching Renegade Posse, then clicking on photo’s.

  43. Danelectro bass
    Holly Thorne

    I can not locate string set that fits my Danelectro bass. Any help on this? It is a late 1950’s bass version of the current U2 reissue. Current strings do not fit bridge. Too large of a diameter.

  44. Danelectro convertible
    Hector Arancibia

    Want to buy a convertible, but it is not available jet in Argentina.
    I would like to hear opinions about this guitar.

    Thanks

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