Obviously I don't expect ilegal materials like Brazilian RW, or even correct materials on a $300 guitar, even if it belies their "original spec" claims.
I think the specs were about the headstock shape, finish, tuners, rosewood saddle bridge, etc and maybe not the construction details.
On a masonite body, I highly doubt any other materials make a significant change in tone.
I've got two Danos.. A Dano Pro Reissue and a 60's Silvertone 1457.. and I love both.
I used the Pro on one of the songs on our last EP.
Left channel and all the fuzz leads are the Dano through an AC30.. right channel is a 62' LP/SG junior through a 60's Pro Reverb.
The Dano Sounds way better and is the focal point.
Also.. both Dano's were my main gigging guitar for periods of time.
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I tried both the new Dead on 58' models in a shop recently and though build quality SUCKED.
The "Coral" guitar's bridge was cut INSANELY with some strings right next to eachother (on ALL the guitars.. though some were worse).
The pickups sounded good though.
The other was the new Long Horn bass.. and it just didn't do it for me.
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As much as I love my Pro reissue.. the necks on these things are NOTHING like real Danos necks.. and that is a huge part of why the vintage ones are soo great.
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 5:59 pm
by jingle_jangle
You're playing some HUGE guitars there...
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Tue Nov 17, 2009 11:08 pm
by woodyng
i really love the sound(s) i can get on my hodad 3 pickup bass-it sounds huge and full with flat and roundwound strings. whenever i switch from playing it to one of my ricks or my jazz bass,the first thing anyone notices is "where did all the deep bass go"? not bad for $399 list......of course,i had to have the frets filed a bit,and the bridge has a shim,but there's almost ALWAYS work that has to be done on a guitar to make it YOURS.....oh,and i think it is one of the coolest body shapes ever.....
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 1:56 am
by octagon
Did you see the psychedelic "Clapton" tribute Danelectro?
A guy on TGP has this one:
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:01 am
by winston
Kira would probably like that one Mitch............
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:26 am
by collin
octagon wrote:Did you see the psychedelic "Clapton" tribute Danelectro?
'Course. It was listed on the spec sheet I linked above.
Pretty lame, IMO. (and I'm a rabid Claton fan....)
Not the greatest "style" of the Psychedelic era...looks a bit silly, and costs $100 more. Doesn't sound like much....but it raises the cost of the guitar by 33.3%
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 2:30 am
by sloop_john_b
I'd rock it.
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:06 am
by kiramdear
I like it!
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 3:11 am
by octagon
collin wrote:
octagon wrote:Did you see the psychedelic "Clapton" tribute Danelectro?
'Course. It was listed on the spec sheet I linked above.
Pretty lame, IMO. (and I'm a rabid Claton fan....)
Not the greatest "style" of the Psychedelic era...looks a bit silly, and costs $100 more. Doesn't sound like much....but it raises the cost of the guitar by 33.3%
I think the one on the spec sheet you posted looks a lot more look's Clapton's guitar.
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Wed Nov 18, 2009 10:46 pm
by lyle_from_minneapolis
Not my cup of tea...it's like a stoned teenager sponge-painted the entire thing, strings and all.
Here is a video of Entwhistle playing it (well, or one of the three similar Danos) in August '65:
ps...anybody else notice it's in a Rickenbacker case? Looks kinda guitar-sized too. I'm sure Pete had a few extra Ric cases with no Rics to go in them anymore!
Re: In praise of Danelectros
Posted: Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:53 pm
by octagon
I wish I still had my Dano Pro cus it matches my amp.
