Danelectro '59 Divine - Will We Like Them?

[@gregmize01]

Love the captain's honesty regarding the higher prices of newer Danos

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

The thing is they are now made in Korea which isn't cheap any more.

[@chrisnedbalek2866]

Me too! It gives enormous credibility to everything else that he says. You got to call balls and strikes, and I'm really impressed that he did.

[@jonschmidt4686]

I see what he means about the bridge but you’d need a crowbar to move a bridge even with just three wood screws. The Captain is correct however, they are overpriced for a guitar simply made of Masonite. Doesn’t change the fact that I want one though, they’ve just got a look and sound all their own.

[@nigel900]

I got one from Sweetwater Music, and it was a “demo” model (regular $699 got it for $620). When I received it, couldn’t find a blemish or fingerprint on it and it came with a Sweetwater, 2 year warranty. Couldn’t be more pleased with the deal and the sound. My 1st Danelectro, and I’m Very satisfied.

[@conordyer2307]

Its sad how he has changed, He is simping for gibson, prs and fenders ridiculous new prices in the recent videos ,even their overseas models now cost a fortune but he acts like thats fine.

[@scottsanders1960]

Regarding Lee’s comments about the stability of the screws under the bridge, I’ve owned a number of 50s/60s Danos and Silvertones, and the screws have remained stable over the years. The bigger issue with the bridge has been intonation with the rosewood saddle, which Danelectro has improved by using individual saddles.

[@shiftyfitter]

I agree, stuff like this always makes me chuckle, they work pretty well in the construction industry, I think your guitar will be OK.

[@treverroddick8489]

My first guitar was a ‘64 Silvertone 1457 that my dad paid $15 for in 1978 (still have the guitar). Three screws hold the neck, three on the bridge, no truss rod adjustability. Plays great. Holds tune (we did upgrade the tuning machines back in the ‘80s). Still a great guitar.

[@McSlobo]

Yup. Les Paul's tailpiece may be several millimeters above the body in which case there could be much more torque against the wood from the string pull than in these Danelectros with much lower string attachment. Therefore the three wood screws are surely more than enough.

[@Stevieboy130664]

I have a U2 about the same vintage as Danish Pete's in a nice pink sunburst 😂. About 5 years ago, I replaced the bridge with one with the separate metal bridge saddles - better but an awkward bastard to change the intonation. The reason I replaced it was that over time the main flat metal plate permanently bent due to spring tension (I presume). It took me a while to realise how the bridge fitted back on the body too (on those three aforementioned bridge screws). Still my favourite electric guitar, though.

[@jpmudkip1870]

$199 in 1980 is $642 in 2022 USD. So while I agree with Lee, you could also argue the price hasn’t actually changed much at all over the years since Dano is selling these between $600 and $700.

[@garycrouse1918]

Totally agree

[@garethsigrist8714]

Totally agree with what the Captain said, I love the look of Danelectro guitars, they’ve got a wild sound and a unique place in the history of rock n roll but these reissues feel overpriced to me. Maybe that’s unreasonable and I’m sure they’re fantastically made but these were historically budget guitars and so I’d like them to be 50% of their current retail price before I’d personally consider actually buying one. I might be way off there but that’s where I think they need to be 🤷‍♂️ Awesome tones and great to see you fellas back in the room 🎸

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

They are made in Korea with a higher spec on fit and finish then they ever had. But I noticed used the price has reflected that so they will hold their value. They also do not go out of fashion so you do not get trapped with either wanting something 'cooler' nor buyers considering your used 4 year old guitar is not cool any more.

[@benlogan430]

They are miles ahead of their old Catalog days. No longer a cheap guitar just a guitar made differently. All the hardware is quality and the build is quality.

[@ernestschultz5065]

They're definitely overpriced by at least 200 dollars or quid or whatever...

[@frankzappa951]

Lee is the best guitar salesman in the world. No bullshitting, no nonsense, no slimey daftness, just good knowledge on his products and genuine honesty. I love Andertons and the history they have built.

[@Attilargh]

Nobody tell Lee how the Telecaster bridge stays on. 😂

[@terrybanks5063]

thankyou! i cant believe after selling thouands or more guitars he doesnt know most are held in with 2 or 3 "wood screws". lol. he must just be having one of those days. apart from gibson, im struggling to think of any manufacturer not using a few screws! there must be others, right?

[@stevenheath741]

Glad you pointed that out…..

[@JG-ux7of]

My first thoughts too! That is a cheap bridge and has intonation issues but it somehow gets the job done and part of the arguably best guitar ever made. It took me years to finally give them a go but you soon find out its probably the most versatile and efficient guitar you can buy and it will win your heart if you give them a shot.

[@thomasmoon3136]

came down to say exactly this, pretty much every single hardtail bridge (not TOM) are held in with wood screws

[@musicforyou2010]

I love Danelectros - especially for recording rhythm and picking parts!!!! Their sound is simply unique(direct and percussive) - listen to Mark Everett(eels) for example. And their playability is also wonderful. Their look and design is ultracool. So I would say they are worth every penny - one of the best guitars ever made. Greetings from Germany.

[@alangreenway6695]

‘That guy that wrote with Bryan Adams’. Jeff Lynne. Oh, and he wrote everything in ELO as well.

[@BramMouse]

And they forgot Bob Dylan as well :)

[@pktf75]

Yeah, I couldn't believe that part... :-)

[@aaronyoung8491]

Lynne has produced hit after hit after hit after hit after hit.

[@tierjump]

And he produced the Traveling Wilburys - and created their sound.

[@bennunes967]

And co-wrote some of tom petty’s best work

[@fossilmatic]

Lee can’t get over the fact that this completely non-Gibson approach to making an electric guitar does everything it needs to. So fun. You just have to leave your preconceived notions behind. Plus Jimmy played one… nuff said.

[@HollowRick]

Yup 👍

[@Simto]

The middle position on a Danelectro is where it's at. Great rhythm sound, especially with a little bit of compression or very mild drive.

[@JG-ux7of]

My dad has a Danelectro 64 XT and whenever I go to his house that guitar never leaves my hands. It has a Wilkinson Trem, the pickups sound amazing and the guitar is light, offset and feels great, sounds great and is very inspiring. One of my favorite guitars of all time!

[@natethompson1257]

Dano's are some of the coolest guitars one can play. From the funky masonite body to the jangly, jaguar-like lipstick pickups, these things just ooze 60's vintage cool. Glad to see the reissues are just as lively as their vintage counterparts.

[@McSlobo]

They should go 100% Jetsons with their guitars.

[@jimthethirdprobably]

i have a silvertone 1449 with silver foil pickups in it, and it is my best guitar.

[@kokobily]

Hey Gents! Glad to have you back! Taka a page out of the Dano history review by Keith Williams (aka 5 watt world) to learn more about the lipstick myth/truth

[@grahamtinkler4562]

Lee, My understanding is that the first ever lipstick pickup cases came from a military surplus sale of lip salve cases which had been issued to American soldiers serving in very cold countries. I believe this to be true, if it isn't its still a good story!

[@Baci302]

Yes, the famous Lipstick pickups have a great jingle-jangle tone to them that's great for 60s rock and roll. Danelectro also makes a 12-string that many professional artists use (e.g. I've seen Warren Haynes play one on stage). It's even easier to play than the Rickenbacker though each set of octave open strings is reversed. That makes it's tone a little different.

[@michaelmasin1996]

Lee, even Custom Shop Teles have bridges that are screwed to the body with 3 wood screws. They don't seem to move

[@hughjass5156]

Man, these two dudes are absolutely market makers. What a crazy position to be in that you can essentially decide what products will be successful, while also selling those products. All they gotta do is snap their fingers and the comment section falls right in line.

[@PeteCarlton]

Great piece of self-naming!

[@greggwiltfang2915]

My first electric guitar (circa 1964) came from Sears & Roebucks, Silvertone 1448 w/ amp in case, roughly $50 US. No idea what happened to it. Fond memories...

[@toms5951]

Traveling Wilburys were: George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and drummer Jim Keltner Jeff Lynne is one of my biggest music heroes, been a massive ELO fan my entire life.

[@mattgrimmer9909]

So aside from the fact that they were cheap, there really is a specific difference in how Danelectros sound with the metal nut and rosewood saddle. I’ve setup vintage Davis for artists for many years. I’ve never found the intonation to be that distractingly off in stock configuration. You use the same methods for intonation as you do early Gibson Jr’s, they work quite well with a wound third. For 10’s, just simply have a luthier compensate the front edge of the Rosewood saddle. But, it really is a key component of the proper sound, the metal saddles with lipsticks are overtly bright. With the rosewood saddle you really get the thumpyness paired with the brightness, and it’s part of the magic. I’ve got multiple vintage 50’s Danelectro’s, not a one has ever had a warped neck, and none that I’ve ever worked with. They really are wonderfully designed guitars, in original format.

[@Roikat]

I've got one of the first 90s reissues, which are supposedly quite close to 50s specs, and I can verify what you're saying from my experience. Most of the 90s guitars did have some neck warpage issues, though, but I picked mine from over 30 that were available in the store (I guess GC was good for something) and got the one with the best neck. It works 11 months of the year, but in February (the driest month where I live) it tends to warp toward the strings a bit too much to be playable. Always warps back into place by mid-March, though!

[@jasonmiller8839]

I have a Danelectro 59 NOS+ and I love everything about it!

[@tonyrapa-tonyrapa]

Totally agree with Lee... great guitars for what they are but not at that price point!

[@steveokon5431]

So glad you're back guys !!

[@RByrne]

I tried out the walnut version today. It looked cool, although felt a bit cheap and plastic. It's light, feels better than any guitar other than my Tele Ultra, and is probably the easiest guitar to play. Seriously it's like every thing is just right where you want it to be. It sounds fantastic whether or not it's plugged in. It was $1000cad, so it's a it much but if I saw a used one for a couple hundred or more cheaper I'd buy it right away. I think it's just made to feel like a cheap guitar from the 50s, but it really isn't.

[@toddyrocks]

Some Strats have 2 screws on the bridge!! the Danoelectro has hardwood running through the centre and around the outside frame. Mine is like Petes' ( but a DC ) with the rosewood bridge on the metal plate, made in Korea, and is the same vintage. The intonation is perfect, action is low and i have never had a problem with it, although the body tape has shrunk and lifted on the shoulders, I love it

[@pinkiewerewolf]

It’s good to have you both back at Anderton’s for the product demos! I’d agree on the bridge attachment, from a woodworker’s perspective. I like my stuff overbuilt.

[@plecogod]

Dano's rule! They have a unique sound and feel. I picked up a used Danelectro '59 for $120 and I love playing it.

[@bandierrez]

Nat Daniels made amps for Sears. Jack White used the Sears 100 watt w 6 10 inch Jensen cabinet for the early WS stuff. He then decided to make cheap guitars that weren’t toys. He created a neck machine that allowed unskilled labor to produce uniform necks. He used ladder neck brace because he didn’t want returns due to warpage. He innovated as much as Leo and made a huge impact on young generation of guitarists in the USA. He sold the company to MCA in 69 and retired to Hawaii where he developed a hovercraft to ferry people between the islands who hate still in use today. Now, Danelectro is owned by EVETS. The guy who invented the Fox tone machine fuzz in the late 60s revived the brand in the 90s. As you would expect they now have many unusual effects pedals for low dough.

[@markheitman8065]

Great to see y'all back in the store! Say, where is the db meter?

[@Russell_Optics]

The aluminum bridge on my US made PRS Vela is a top loader that is screwed into the wood with wood screws, and so is my Telecaster, so if it works, why not ? I have one of the Dano 59 nos+ and love it, but the bridge is more like the wrap-around Gibson with metal inserts and large adjustment screws on each end.

[@ricksigurdson2016]

Love my Danies . One from the 80s, 2001 and 2010. Never had a bridge problem on any of them. Masonite and plywood bodies. All mine have metal nuts and individual 3 on a side tuners. The oldest looks like Petes but is multi coloured. The others look like squashed rectangle offsets. And they have a sound that is all theirs.

[@zrx338]

How does this channel NOT yet have 1M subscribers???

[@jpvvandermerwe87]

LOVE these for Garage Rock ! Think Flat Duo Jets and, and, and.

[@jpvvandermerwe87]

;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/rITZqohtm9F_aKc

[@GabrielVelasco]

Lipstick pups do have a very unique sound. And they sound especially nasty, in a good way, when you overdrive them. Great unique tones.

[@shiftsprint]

I found this one very funny. Some good gags and you let the Dane ramble a bit more than you usually do.

[@benjaminfowler4513]

I think the only issue danos had with the bridge was when they used the rosewood ones, they would collapse like how Pete's was. Afaik that's been fixed with the new ones, along with the intonation issues.

[@nickwebb9290]

Have to agree with you there Capt. I too feel Dano’s look so cool but their construction materials are worryingly odd for a guitar which isn’t particularly cheap. Great review though. Just to add, regarding Pete’s comments about having a cheap old car, think he might be hinting that he needs a pay rise 😆

[@OscarRuiz-gj3mp]

Psst!...dont go there. lol!

[@jonnybeck6723]

You guys are sounding cooler all the time...

[@lance134679]

They definitely have a unique, very metallic attack. I remember when they first reissued the Danny's back in the '90s - I didn't like them at all, but I'd probably be willing to give them another go, now that I've matured (somewhat). Thanks!🤘

[@lesterksi4521]

It has that Tele vibe but slinkier...loved it

[@mikeroberts817]

I have a sideboard that colour, and I'm younger than you Lee. Mid century modern for the win.

[@pogocityradio77]

This is a great video because if nothing else it show they do give their real opinion on the gear. I also agree with everything Lee said they look so cool but they look like they are made of cheap junk parts and craftsmanship. I love the look of the orange one! i love all the bodies the knobs are unbelievable cool and I do like the sound. I dont think it would be heard in a humbucker mix and it has this toy feel to it.... Just way over priced

[@j.t.durrwachter1307]

My first guitar was a 90s Dano U2 definitely wasn’t the best guitar to start with but I love it’s jangly tone!

[@johnjgibson6807]

Nothin finer than being Back Home in The Studio 👍👍🎶🎶🎸

[@raceface119]

Easily the most hilarious episode to date 🤣🤣

[@JohnOShaughnessy]

yeah, pure comedy! What a blast! 😆

[@pieve5516]

You guys are wizards. While know every guitar has their niche there are lots of guitars at that price point that are way better made. Looks and tone are subjective but put an Asian made epi, sterling, fender, squire, etc. In someone's blindfolded hands and my take is that the Dano will be down on the list. but watching your video I might try it out. You guys are great.

[@wonderwomanguy]

Playing Dano's is like a vacation for my fingers! They just feel so easy that it's cheating; I'm not actually having to sweat and work like I do with my Fenders and Gibsons.

[@shamsuranuar4658]

Missed you guys too! Video guy is great! Keep it up guys! 1,000,000 subs please!!! 🤘

[@terryjohinke8065]

I bought my son a Daelectro U-2 ( Single cut) as seen. Wish it wasin my cllection. Oh Well- being anold guy he gets the lot.. These are a third generation with a badass beidge. Top guitars and they're going up in value!! I paid $350 for a guitar and amp 111

[@lassehenriksen8027]

That intro jam was my one of my favorits ever!!

[@DominickChirchirillo]

That white ones awesome.

[@jasonking2976]

I agree that they are quite highly priced. I would go player tele or epi les paul for that money, but each to their own. On the other hand, I do like a nice walnut sideboard.

[@BWwhyte]

Hello Danish Pete, the band you were trying to remember is called The Traveling Wilburys.

[@gusdupree2508]

Captain getting down on the poopy brown and sneaky Pete, aka, the great Dane doing the lifeguard thing and making sure he stays afloat, make it funky p.s these are great with slide

[@Muppio]

The Danny that Lee is holding looks gorgeous.

[@NeonShores]

Eating breakfast with my 15 month old and watching guitar vids. No offense to Pete, but she started dancing like crazy for the Captain 😎

[@tonybell9739]

Hahaha…..Lee doing his best not to sell any of these. I’m sure that bridge is a lot more secure than he thinks.

[@troycollins6069]

Hi Lee and Pete, Pete I saw a few Danelectro 57's on the Sweetwater sight, Troy from Alantic City

[@troycollins6069]

I'd also like to see the tonal difference between the Danelectro's 59 and the Gretsch 5220, Troy from Alantic City

[@JKM395]

I don't know guys. They sound good. They look good. Every one I have ever picked up felt cheap. I've never been able to pull the trigger on one.

[@williamarnold8845]

I thought the same until I bought one and I couldn't put it down for about 6 months.

[@JKM395]

@@williamarnold8845 Which model was it? I'm sure they're actually fine. They've been around for ages. They just have a 'cheap' feel to them in my hands.

[@lmello009]

I love the Danos, got a longhorn bass and a 59DC. but I admit you gotta be careful with them.

[@JKM395]

@@lmello009 They certainly have a different sound than anything else. I'm not against them or anything, just hesitant.

[@larsheuker]

I almost bought a danelectro bass on impulse because it played so damn good. And im used to higher end japanese made ibanez guitars and basses. It just was nice to play. But it did feel like plastic, i also didnt think 600 was a good deal i haggled to 490 but they didnt take it

[@michaeljohnson8058]

Sounds great pete, cap is silly

[@gerryloughran1676]

Looks like a kitchen top selection video ..with flippers from pinball machine...but they look good bet they fly off the shelves !

[@GCKelloch]

The '59 divine lists, and looks like, a Pau Ferro FB (harder/brighter sounding than Indian RW or Laurel), and the center piece is reportedly Spruce for better stability.

[@danielsantini4580]

Sweet spot 25” 😀 scale length, nice 😊🎸🎸

[@brymills]

The finger prints on the sideboard brown one???? I’d be having to polish it every few strums!

[@timothy6966]

Lol, Lee’s using the “””affordable””” backline 😂😂😂 Seriously Lee, I’m glad you’re doing good for yourself, but you don’t have to rub it in. Proud Blackstar Fly owner speaking.

[@TSL60-IS-GOD]

"Anyway, I'm rambling on" - I see you, Danish Pete

[@benlogan430]

I just got an older Danelectro Dano Pro reissue for $200 and it’s sweet. It’s worth more than that, but not $600.

[@JuanAntoniof]

They sound amazing, but I have the 59 NOS+ and I think is essentially the same, and I paid 400€ for it..

[@felipew101]

The one in white is absolutely- Divine...😏 Wait for it. * Badum-tss *

[@betoalvarez1248]

I like Danos, love the character! But i hate the lack of neck, bridge and trus rod adjustment.

[@Gaslight.Guitar]

Necks are toothpicks but they are good looking man.

[@veyuslavic2590]

I need an electric for some Nashville tuning. Could be one of these Danelectro's.

[@troykelso]

The extreme closeups made me blow coffee out of my nose.

[@TheMusicfan1996]

Please do a video on the ultras being back in stock and the Texas tea with roasted maple neck 🙏🏻💜💜

[@mattiasjp]

Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, George Harrison and Jeff Lynne.

[@aljohno72]

You need to get the Mr Sheen on that side boards fingerprints 🤣

[@jonnybeck6723]

Love can be found anywhere... even in Masonite!

[@thetakenking7061]

Very cool looking. Nice sounds to.

[@magnusramaglioni]

Im diggin the nan's sideboard look of the plain wood one

[@chrisdover8507]

Off topic, does the UK - Australian free trade agreement mean anything to importing goods to Australia from Andertons?

[@hollyhockbaby1216]

This is exciting.

[@Paul_Lenard_Ewing]

The killer thing about a Dano even many of the top pro's have one. Or to put it another way. You get a totally pro guitar for the price of a 'good' entry level guitar. I know guys that every year or two they sell a guitar to get the next hot poop guitar but years ago they bought a Dano and that one never gets sold, lol.

[@davidfaustino4476]

They don't get them because they're good guitars.. it's all about aesthetics to those guys..

[@_dmfd]

Sheesh, $700 - $800 for these? I thought they were fine till I price checked them. They should be $400 max.

[@johnwelch557]

I think Lee may be thinking of tbe old thin presswood panels of the early guitars. They did hold ok.

[@craigbrown9987]

It just looks basic for the price. Get to £350-ish and you'd be in the ball park. They were cheap starter guitars, made from Masonite and tacked-together pine, that lucked into sounding cool. It may be period-accurate, but I reckon they're riding that 50s rep hard by asking for Fender-ish prices for something with this bare-bones build quality.

[@JC-DC]

Definitely! "Cheap crap that lucked into sounding good" well said😉

[@seanwallace1991]

Welcome back!

[@andertons]

It's good to be back!

[@DDPAV]

First mod the Captain would do to an original 59 Les Paul is pull out those nasty bridge screws and put in a modern version of the ABR....:)

[@stephencarey6114]

Really like the look of these

[@ChienandKun]

You should contrast this to something like a Firefly, which has the pricing you're talking about, but is apparently closer to traditional construction.

[@donindri]

Great sounding pedals!

[@joshuao2548]

ok - Lee - isn't a tele bridge just screwed on to the top?

[@PhreddCrintt]

Pete! I'm disappointed you didn't play THE definitive chords played on this! 'Kashmir'!! ( ;-) )

[@MartinBaldock]

I love my Convertible!

[@freehey629]

Three screws attaching a static bridge to wood is dodgy now? What am I missing? Unless the bridge itself is soft? Unless those screws are basically toothpicks, that's ok. Some strats bridges are attached directly to wood with a measly two screws with the bridge acting as a lever. Has he ever seen how bridges are attached on acoustic guitars?

[@wagoneer9311]

These guys usually find something wrong with the Danelectros. Alteast in the videos that I've seen, but they've praised far worse guitars than anything dano has.

[@ernestschultz5065]

Fender bridges are held down with screws albeit a couple more than 3.

[@davidburnsmusic]

I love my Danelectro guitar, but then I did buy mine at a time when they weren't as pricy as they are now...

[@nicholaspalacio9672]

Totally unrelated to the content of the video-I’d like to point out to the KZbin channel operators in the day to day that I haven’t been recommended an Anderton’s video in probably two months, and noticed today when I went to find one that in that time, the channel view counts have dropped pretty significantly, which sucks because this is one of the best channels on KZbin IMO, especially when it comes to guitar content. Might be worth talking to a KZbin rep about, because these things often happen for a weird reason in the algorithm that you’re never informed about.

[@UmVtCg]

Of course you will like them. You want to sell them no?

[@bryantwalley]

No way a music store would actually want to inform you about a product you can buy from them. That doesnt happen.

[@brymills]

Except the bridge. El Capitan definitely didn’t like the bridge. Or the knobs for that matter!

[@MiguelMakesMusic]

hey guys I know ya'll got those new Fender American Professional IIIs in, when should we expect that video to release?

[@teknomanning]

Depends on whether you are going doghouse or modern