1959 Danelectro DC-2 Shorthorn Semihollow Electric Guitar

Overview: This is an "almost-a-Jimmy-Page" model Danelectro but it lacks the built-in whammy that the "real one" has. This is the more-typical DC-2 with its "shorthorn" body shape. Aside from the body cut, though, it's basically a U2 model and has the same sort-of neck, wiring, and pickup layout, though both pickups area nearer the bridge and angled so it has a slightly different sound.

This one has obviously been out on the streets and entertaining folks for decades, now, judging by its wear and tear, but it's still got it! The neck is on the quick side and it has a great, garage-rock sound that will flit into country and Americana easy-peasy as well. These have 3-way switches that wire the two pickups in series in the middle position so you get an "in-built-boost," effectively, which is why you hear a volume pump when I have it in that position in the video.

Repairs included: Jacobi gave it a level/dress of the frets, compensation added to the saddle, cleaning, and setup work. It's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 6 lbs 4 oz
• Scale length: 25"
• Nut width: 1 5/8"
• Neck shape: medium C/D
• Board radius: 20"
• Depth at first fret: 0.82"
• Depth at seventh fret: 0.87"
• Body width: 13 1/4"
• Body depth: 1 5/8"
• Body wood: masonite top/back, poplar/pine blocking
• Bridge: mildly-adjustable steel/rosewood
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: poplar
• Pickups: 2x original single coil lipstick
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 46w-10
• Truss rod: non-adjustable (twin big steel bars)
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: wide/medium-height

Condition notes: This one has a bunch of wear and tear but looks pretty glorious. There are small nicks, dings, and scratches throughout. the pickguard has a crack in it but is stable. One of the lower knobs spins a bit past its stop but that's very common on these as they age. The pot still turns/works just fine, otherwise. Someone added a second screw to the wiring harness back panel access at some point and moved the central screw to the edge. Weird! The tuners are parts-bin ones of the type usually on these but we fit them and they have new buttons. The strap button at the butt-end is non-original, too. Otherwise it's stock.

It comes with: It actually has its original, coffin-ish, tweed-wrapped hard case and it's in decent shape for its age.

Consignor tag: PMUR