2010s Danelectro (Korea) Convertible Acoustic/Electric Guitar

Above: electric clip

Above: acoustic clip

This is a more-recent Danelectro Convertible, made in Korea, and it's fitted not only with a magnetic lipstick-style soundhole pickup but also with an internal, passive, piezo "acoustic" pickup. The latter doesn't sound good on its own (I guess it's a sound) but when the two are blended halfway (via the 3rd-knob "blender" pot) it adds a lot to the vibe and sounds great. I like.

It's completely stock except for the bridge, which is a parts-bin old German ABR-style bridge that I fit to the guitar because the original (rosewood) one was missing. It's also in good, clean shape with only very light signs of use. I'd call it "shopworn" except that I replaced the bridge! I gave it a fresh setup and adjustments and it's good to go, strung with 46w-10 strings with an unwound G. For those wanting to get more acoustic sound out of it (it's not really worth trying that, but hey?), 50w-11 with a wound G might be a better bet.

Repairs included: ABR-style bridge install, setup, adjustments.


Body wood: plywood rims with masonite top/back

Bridge: ABR-style adjustable

Fretboard: rosewood

Neck wood: maple, grafted headstock

Pickups: 1x lipstick single coil, 1x piezo under-top acoustic


Action height at 12th fret: 1/16" overall (fast)
String gauges: 46w-10 nickel electrics

Neck shape: slim C

Board radius: ~12"

Truss rod: adjustable

Neck relief: straight

Fret style: medium


Scale length: 25"

Nut width: 1 5/8"

Body width: 13 1/4"

Body depth: 2"

Weight: 5 lbs 13 oz


Condition notes: it's stock save a replacement bridge. It's also fairly clean with the exception of very minor handling/usewear throughout.














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