1963 Danelectro Pro-1

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:17 pm

This had been one of the guitars in my "ebay search" list for about 4 years.They turn up sometimes but not that often and usually they go for more than I want to spend.This one was notable because it is all original(original case too) and came from the original owner. I paid $625 for it which seems like alot but what the heck.I think Jet Screamer played one of these on his 2062 recording of "EEP-OP-ORK-AH-AH" which he made after his trip to Neptune.

http://www.eepoporkahah.com/

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:55 pm

Oh wait I think it was actually Beck who played that guitar on that recording.

That was just before he had his head cryogenically frozen.

antipodean · Post by **antipodean** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:42 pm

Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool!

1965 · Post by **1965** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:31 pm

Super cool. Only about twice the price of a reissue to boot!

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:15 pm

1965 wrote:Super cool. Only about twice the price of a reissue to boot!

Yep,twice the price and only 3/4 the size.More taste,less filling!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:35 am

octagon wrote:
More taste,less filling!

Exactly the opposite of the split pea soup that provided its color inspiration, Mitch!

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:14 pm

Split Pea Soup?Mmmh my favorite!

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:48 pm

My non pea soup version arrived.Megan was very disappointed.By the way,what kind of strings would you put on this guitar?

kiramdear · Post by **kiramdear** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:23 am

How short is it? is it 22+" or extreme like the 320 and 325: 20+"? Either way I'd use whatever strings I like but go up in guage a notch, i.e. If you like 11's go to 12's. I love the short scale and have had a few through the years. They can take some getting used to after, say, a Fender (25+"). Have fun; I'm jealous

1965 · Post by **1965** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:31 am

kiramdear wrote:How short is it?

Looks pretty darn short to me. Proportionally, it looks pretty close to a 325.

kiramdear · Post by **kiramdear** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:38 am

1965 wrote:Proportionally, it looks pretty close to a 325.

I'll say you're right. .012's, definitely, at least

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:58 pm

Thanks for the posts.The measurement from nut to the bridge is 23.5 inches,so it is not super short.

1965 · Post by **1965** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:03 pm

The shape of the body deceives the eye.

octagon · Post by **octagon** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:06 pm

1965 wrote:The shape of the body deceives the eye.

Maybe It is easier to tell when placed next to other guitars.

antipodean · Post by **antipodean** » Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:13 am

Hmmm, all body and not much neck. Reminds me of some rugby-playing friends.....

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