Electric 12 string - Page 2

BoneDigger · #16 04-27-2018, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hobo_King

Depends on what you mean by "vintage". If it's an original Dano from the 60s, it will have a good sound but likely will have some intonation and playability issues. They were really low end budget guitars. The Pro models from the late 90s with adjustable bridges are very nice though do have some trouble staying in-tune if you use it for outdoor gigs.

The new 12 strings being sold by Dano are called "Vintage 12 strings" as in that's their model name.

DissonantTimbre · #17 04-27-2018, 08:22 PM

I received the guitar today. I must say pictures don't do the metallic finish justice. This guitar is absolutely amazing for $450. No fret sprout, the frets are nice and level. Intonation is great. People were right about quality of the Korean made Danelectro guitars. My only complaint is the string guage is a little light but that is easily fixed.

tippy5 · #18 04-28-2018, 02:22 PM

I like the late 90's Korean Danelectro guitars. The 3 lipstick U3 and the 12 string are fantastic tone, value and design.

But... I have to say my Tom Petty 1.75" wide nut width 660-12 Ric is worth the extra money. It features lush, thick, chimey tone. Amazing with a little dirt pedal! It is very easy to play and has the feel of heaven fretboard. I scored mine in the LA Cl for $1,500. Amazing guitar especially because I prefer Ric's low wound strings to hit first instead of the tiny sympathetic strings of the other 75% of 12 strings out there. I just grew up with it so Travis picking rhythms are huge sounding with the fat strings on top.

Try the U3 sometime with the 90's stronger Danelectro bridge design. The tone sounds so good in a band setting especially.

rrgguitarman · #19 04-28-2018, 03:00 PM

Tom Petty's Rickenbacker is a very nice guitar and worth whatever someone is willing to pay for it, but speaking for myself, the 12 string is not my primary instrument, I enjoy it when I play it, but most of the time I play a 6 string.

No disrespect to the Rickenbacker, Ive played a few and they sound great.

The Danelectro 12 at $350 scratches my 12 string itch very nicely.

BoneDigger · #20 04-28-2018, 06:31 PM

I have to agree. I rarely feel the 12 string itch, but usually my Guild F412 scratches that itch. In a rare instances where I need a 12 electric for that, the Dano should work just fine. I have not played a Rickenbacker, and I'm sure they are great, but I'm really surprised at just how good the Dano plays and sounds.

Chickee · #21 05-02-2018, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneDigger

Yeah, I don't get the idea that they hard to play. Mine has great, low action and plays smooth as butter.

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Originally Posted by rrgguitarman

I was surprised how easy the Dano 12 I played at GC played. The action was low and the nut was cut just right.

My observation was made based on a Danelectro bought 20 years ago. They were budget plastic/formica guitars and needed finessing to be more enjoyable than when right out of the box. I guess a lot has changed since. I wasn't dissing the guitar.

Beachrunner · #22 05-02-2018, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BoneDigger

Yeah, I don't get the idea that they hard to play. Mine has great, low action and plays smooth as butter.

Now that I think about it, the reason I sold my Dano 12 was that I also thought that it was just a little hard to play..

That being said, I still wish I had kept it.

But it looks like GC is having a sale on them right now. Might be time to take a trip down there and grab another one..

$350 is a great price for one of these...

https://www.guitarcenter.com/Danelec...tric-Guitar.gc

hotroad · #23 05-04-2018, 10:43 AM

The price shows as $399 today and the case is extra. Maybe they will lower it if one asks. Seems like a fun toy though.

Beachrunner · #24 05-04-2018, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by hotroad

The price shows as $399 today and the case is extra. Maybe they will lower it if one asks. Seems like a fun toy though.

I'm still showing the GC sale for the Dano 12 for $349.99 until May 9.

Chickee · #25 05-05-2018, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by hotroad

The price shows as $399 today and the case is extra. Maybe they will lower it if one asks. Seems like a fun toy though.

The $399 one is not the semi hollow with an F hole. It's a different body, different price, black only.

Beachrunner · #26 05-05-2018, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Chickee

The $399 one is not the semi hollow with an F hole. It's a different body, different price, black only.

Yep, that is true. I didn't know that was the one you were interested in.

Beachrunner · #27 05-25-2018, 10:30 PM

OK, finally went for the Holy Grail..

The Growler · #28 05-26-2018, 10:36 PM

Very nice Beachrunner. Congratulations!

KevWind · #29 05-27-2018, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Beachrunner

OK, finally went for the Holy Grail..

Very Nice congrats

Beachrunner · #30 05-27-2018, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The Growler

Very nice Beachrunner. Congratulations!

Thanks, Growler! I got it for a great price off Craigslist. Basically half price from new - I just couldn't resist..