Danelectro DC59s and the like

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 10:57 pm

ekwatts wrote:imagine Squier charging Â£799 for their vintage modified series

So Fender, then?

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Wed Mar 04, 2015 11:26 pm

Doog wrote:
benecol wrote:A handy aide de memoir is: Eastwood - no good.
Isn't this another "main guy is a total ringpiece" issue, or are the guitars that bad?

Yet to play a good one (have played three - one Korean, two MIC, all bobbins).

Post by **Doog** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:13 am

Knew I shoulda bought that db Gibson Melody Maker that was on eBay t'other day; went for Â£570

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-amp-R ... true&rt=nc

sunshiner · Post by **sunshiner** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 10:36 am

You might love this
ebay

It is twangy, but can growl
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P.S. The guy on the video is a regular poster on TDPRI and Mylespaul. I don't know him, but he seems like a great guy. I wonder if he knows about the shortscale, cause he might become a great poster here.

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:27 pm

Doog wrote:Knew I shoulda bought that db Gibson Melody Maker that was on eBay t'other day; went for Â£570

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-amp-R ... true&rt=nc

ooof.

Post by **Doog** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:38 pm

Ooof indeed, although I'd never gig with it.. and I kinda don't like that

stewart · Post by **stewart** » Thu Mar 05, 2015 5:43 pm

fair enough.

Post by **Doog** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 9:02 am

Sometimes, the chase is better than the catch, RITE

Loving this fella from Framus, aside from the non-intonatable bridge, that'd need replacing:

Fran · Post by **Fran** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:21 pm

Doog wrote:Sometimes, the chase is better than the catch, RITE

Loving this fella from Framus, aside from the non-intonatable bridge, that'd need replacing:

Liek.

I want 'buckers, most of my guitars have singles and the noise when playing near a PC (I play along to stuff on youtube these days) gets annoying.

The Hofner Colorama RI wasn't a bad DC, quite quirky. Considered teh Epi Wilshire as well.

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:56 pm

Doog wrote:

Love that. You should also look at the recent Melody Maker reissues - they're pretty cheap and pretty good (think Rob had one?).

Also:

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timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 9:01 pm

Doog wrote:Sometimes, the chase is better than the catch, RITE

Loving this fella from Framus, aside from the non-intonatable bridge, that'd need replacing:

If you had issues with the Danelectro, you probably won't like this. It's a hollow plywood construction not unlike the Dano, with weakish vintage single coils. I've had one on my list for a while, but since no one bought them when they were new, there aren't any second hand.

I dug my DC-3 out a couple of days ago and am really enjoying it. The pickup selector is crazy - lots of options for in-between sounds. The bridge pickup on its own is just like in that video- rattly and anaemic as anything, but once you turn up it's really not bad. The 25" scale is a bit odd after playing strats and teles - maybe thicker strings needed. Also the fretboard is flatter than I'm used too, but that's not a big deal.

Doog, what happened to your Jetking? That was a meat-n-potatoes guitar disguised as something a bit odd. Are you specifically after single coils?

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 9:11 pm

Do an Italia Maranello? (Cheap at Hotrox at the mo, and I'm yet to play a bad one):

Post by **Doog** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 9:53 pm

timhulio wrote:
Doog wrote:Sometimes, the chase is better than the catch, RITE

Loving this fella from Framus, aside from the non-intonatable bridge, that'd need replacing:

If you had issues with the Danelectro, you probably won't like this. It's a hollow plywood construction not unlike the Dano, with weakish vintage single coils. I've had one on my list for a while, but since no one bought them when they were new, there aren't any second hand.

I dug my DC-3 out a couple of days ago and am really enjoying it. The pickup selector is crazy - lots of options for in-between sounds. The bridge pickup on its own is just like in that video- rattly and anaemic as anything, but once you turn up it's really not bad. The 25" scale is a bit odd after playing strats and teles - maybe thicker strings needed. Also the fretboard is flatter than I'm used too, but that's not a big deal.

Doog, what happened to your Jetking? That was a meat-n-potatoes guitar disguised as something a bit odd. Are you specifically after single coils?

I thought as much re: Danoconcerns, seemed to be a similar deal.. And these only seem to be available in a few places, no real stores to try in.

Still love the Jetking but want something singlecoily and wonky as Casa Bonita guitar #2, but not have it play like a box of Weetabix either.

Spent ages online checking out all the Italias, Gretsches and the like, but few seem to meet this criteria. Double cutaways with singles and 50s vibes that are nice.. Probs gonna end up modding something.

Nick · Post by **Nick** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:09 pm

Is double cutaway a requirement? An Ovation Viper might suit you nicely, used to own one, it was the best tele I've played

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 10:12 pm

^ That's a brilliant idea. Lots of them in the UK too.

EDIT: eBay search says I'm talking ROT, but that ropey German eBayer with the hideous NUDE LADY Les Paul does have this beaut for sale:

Post by **Doog** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 9:55 am

Man, I bet it sounds and plays amazing but I can't see past the fact that it looks like a scrotum, especially that tan model.

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:16 am

Yeah, that can't be unseen.

benecol · Post by **benecol** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 10:25 am

Is an Ovation Preacher still too ballbag?

ultratwin · Post by **ultratwin** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:03 am

Since the thread got all testicalic, don't forget about the Boo-urns Steer RI.

I just wish the quirky Andy Partridge signature was in regular production. Apple penis Venus deluxe~

timhulio · Post by **timhulio** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 11:17 am

TBH it doesn't bother me too much. I've always liked the Preacher. Guess the '70s were all about the ballbag.