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1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:17 pm
by octagon
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.

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Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 4:55 pm
by octagon
Oh wait I think it was actually Beck who played that guitar on that recording.

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That was just before he had his head cryogenically frozen.

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Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 7:42 pm
by antipodean
Cooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooool! 8)

Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 8:31 pm
by 1965
Super cool. Only about twice the price of a reissue to boot!

Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Thu Jul 24, 2008 9:15 pm
by octagon
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!

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Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:35 am
by jingle_jangle
octagon wrote:
More taste,less filling!

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

Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2008 1:14 pm
by octagon
Split Pea Soup?Mmmh my favorite!

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Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2008 1:48 pm
by octagon
My non pea soup version arrived.Megan was very disappointed.By the way,what kind of strings would you put on this guitar?

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Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:23 am
by kiramdear
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 :mrgreen:

Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:31 am
by 1965
kiramdear wrote:How short is it?
Looks pretty darn short to me. Proportionally, it looks pretty close to a 325.

Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 5:38 am
by kiramdear
1965 wrote:Proportionally, it looks pretty close to a 325.
I'll say you're right. .012's, definitely, at least

Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 12:58 pm
by octagon
Thanks for the posts.The measurement from nut to the bridge is 23.5 inches,so it is not super short.

Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 1:03 pm
by 1965
The shape of the body deceives the eye.

Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2008 2:06 pm
by octagon
1965 wrote:The shape of the body deceives the eye.
Maybe It is easier to tell when placed next to other guitars.

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Re: 1963 Danelectro Pro-1

Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 1:13 am
by antipodean
Hmmm, all body and not much neck. Reminds me of some rugby-playing friends..... :D