Wow… 44 years after it first went out of production, Danelectro has re-released the Dano Pro six-string in all its kitschy, campy, retro ’50s glory.
According to their sadly lacking website (Danelectro, when are you guys going to come out of the stone age?) the new Dano Pro is an upgraded version of the original, sporting dual lipstick pickups (the original was a single pickup design,) upgraded electronics, a fully adjustable bridge, and a full-scale design.
Of course, not to be surpassed by the likes of Fender, the re-issue Dano Pro also marks Danelectro’s move into the so-called “Relic” department––the guitar features an antiqued pickguard, antiqued binding tape, and antiqued hardware.
Unfortunately, there are no other specs to be had at this time, though we did manage to dig up a price: around $299 out the door.
You can also check out a quick video demonstration of the Danelectro Dano Pro, via GearWire.
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February 14th, 2007 at 3:31 pm
I like it! I will definitely get one. I was also one of the first ones to get one of the retro-looking Ibanez Jet-Kings. I like the off-kilter pawn-shop looking stuff. -dm
February 14th, 2007 at 3:45 pm
Hehe… me too :) I thought the Jet King was a great move by Ibanez, though I have no idea if they sell very well.
Danelectro continues to make these cheap-o but hella’ fun instruments, and at less than $300 I don’t think you can really go wrong. They play and sound surprisingly good (Danelectros in general, of course––I haven’t played the new Dano Pro,) and you can’t beat ‘em for style!
American Garage Band Goodness… Mmmm…….
February 11th, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Wow, these are fantastic, great sound at a great price point. Not to mention no one else out there has the style and 50’s geekness like danelectro. Vintage looks and antiqued even? Smooooooth move! For the money, I’ll take it over any Mexican Fender or Squire jobber. I see nothing but good things when I set it in my lap to jam.
May 17th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Hello, my danelectro dano pro has a severe buzz probably a combination of my home enviroment an a badly shielded electronics is there a solution?
May 17th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Hello, my danelectro dano pro has a severe buzz probably a combination of my home enviroment an a badly shielded electronics is there a solution?