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Danelectro’s Most Famous Guitar, with NOS Pickups





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The Danelectro ’59M NOS electric guitar masterfully revives everything players love about the vintage Danelectro ’59, and it now comes in this striking finish that’s available only at Sweetwater! The classic ’59 body’s double-cutaway shorthorn build feels lightweight and energizing, making this an impeccable choice for extended gigs. A pair of NOS lipstick pickups give you the authenticity of classic Danelectro tones, but the pair is modified for additional output and saturation right out of the gate. If you’re looking for an electric guitar with a distinctive single-coil voice, there’s nothing quite like the Danelectro’ 59M NOS from Sweetwater.





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A sealed semi-hollow deal





It’s an ingenious semi-hollow build that’s stood the test of time: a spruce body frame capped with hardboard paired with a center block that eliminates feedback. Liable, rugged, and beyond versatile, no guitar body sounds quite like Danelectro’s! The '59M NOS 's nuanced resonance and tonal range give this guitar a unique edge for everything from vintage rockabilly blues to modern indie faves. Sweetwater guitarists found the '59M NOS 's comfortable “C” profile maple neck and 25-inch fingerboard scale pack a stellar blend of playability and range, further enhanced by the ’59 shape’s dual body cutaways for giant leaps and stress-free solos. Furthermore, pitch-perfect tone is always within reach; the '59M NOS electric guitar comes outfitted with an aluminum nut and an intonation-adjustable tailpiece for reliable tuning and enduring performance.





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NOS lipstick pickups for definitive Danelectro tone





Based on the sonic character of their original NOS single-coil pickups, the NOS pickups in this '59M NOS guitar have been optimized for hotter output and livelier tone overall ? punchier lows and mids, and highs with more clarity and bite. They sound particularly amazing for bluesy slide work and pair beautifully with an overdriven tube amplifier.





Construction updates for modern reliability





Like a great many vintage guitar designs, older Danelectros can sometimes fall victim to reliability issues. But you'll be able to gig your '59M NOS electric guitar without worry, thanks to modern updates that bring the guitar up to today's high-quality standards. You'll get great intonation up and down the neck with the intonation-adjustable wraparound bridge. And while it's unfortunately missing in the older instruments, you get an adjustable truss rod to make sure your Dano '59M NOS 's neck stays straight and plays true.





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Danelectro '59M NOS Semi-hollowbody Electric Guitar Features:


Semi-hollowbody electric guitar with vintage character and modern enhancements


Incredibly true to the classic vintage Danelectro look, feel, and sound


NOS lipstick pickups update authentic tone with heavier lows, punchier mids, and brighter highs


Dual-action truss rod and intonation-adjustable tailpiece are easier to maintain than vintage counterparts


Aluminum nut lets strings vibrate with strong resonance and lasting sustain