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| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
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Key Features
The Danelectro '59X12 12-String in Black brings classic Dano Shorthorn style to a rich, chiming 12-string platform. Combining vintage-inspired looks with versatile electronics, it delivers everything from folksy cleans and bright pop jangle to thicker, driven textures with surprising authority. The distinctive body shape, Coke bottle headstock and signature Lipstick styling give it undeniable stage presence, while its carefully balanced pickup layout keeps all 12 strings articulate and musical.
A resonant spruce and hardboard body pairs with a snappy maple neck and pau ferro fingerboard for a lively, responsive feel with added depth and sustain. The adjustable 12-string hardtail bridge ensures stable tuning and accurate octave intonation, which is essential for any serious 12-string setup. Finished in sleek Black with chrome hardware and die-cast tuners, the '59X12 blends retro character with dependable modern performance.
Product Ref: 363365
The instantly recognisable Shorthorn body shape is a defining part of the Danelectro legacy, and the '59X12 proudly carries that tradition forward. Its spruce body with hardboard top produces a lively acoustic resonance that translates clearly through the pickups. Whether you’re playing unplugged at home or pushing an amp on stage, the guitar maintains a distinctive airy character that suits shimmering chords and layered arrangements. The gloss polyester finish and chrome accents complete the unmistakable Dano aesthetic.
This model features a vintage-style single-coil in the neck position and a dual Lipstick humbucker at the bridge. The neck pickup offers clarity and sparkle that works beautifully for open chords and arpeggios, while the humbucker adds extra output and fullness for thicker rhythm work or saturated lead textures. Pull up on the master tone control to split the bridge pickup, unlocking brighter single-coil bite and classic 12-string jangle. It’s a flexible setup that covers far more ground than traditional vintage designs.
Accurate intonation is vital for a 12-string, and the adjustable hardtail bridge on the '59X12 is built with that in mind. Each octave pair remains focused and in tune across the fretboard, helping complex chords ring out clearly without muddiness. Combined with a solid bolt-on maple neck and aluminium nut, the bridge design supports stable tuning and dependable performance for rehearsals, recording sessions and live shows alike.
The maple neck features a comfortable C profile and a 14" fingerboard radius, offering a familiar feel that makes navigating 12 strings more manageable. The pau ferro fingerboard adds warmth and sustain, complementing the natural brightness of the instrument. With 21 frets, a 25" scale length and die-cast chrome tuners, the '59X12 balances vintage vibe with practical reliability, giving you a distinctive 12-string voice without sacrificing everyday usability.
