Danelectro - '56 Baritone Silver Metalflake #D56BARI-SMF

Body: Poplar

Neck: Maple

Joint: Bolt-on

Scale: 25" (635mm)

21 Frets

Lipstick Tube Pickups

Passive

Bridge: Fixed

The Nantel Verdict

Danelectro guitars are the definition of 'don't judge a book by its cover.' Behind the retro-cool lipstick tube pickups and Masonite body lies a tone that's unlike anything else in the guitar world - bright, jangly, with a midrange honk that has made these guitars a secret weapon in recording studios for over 60 years.

Target Audience

Creative players & studio musicians seeking unique tone

Musical Styles

Indie Surf Country Rockabilly Lo-fi Alternative

Recommended Level

Beginner to Advanced

What Sets It Apart

Unique lipstick tube pickups delivering a tone no other guitar can produce. Lightweight construction making them a joy to play for hours. Retro aesthetic that stands out from every other guitar on stage. A studio secret weapon trusted by players like Jimmy Page for decades.

Our Pro Tip

The lightweight body and unique pickups make this guitar feel and sound completely different from anything else you've played. Embrace the character - that's exactly what makes Danelectros special.

The Takeaway

Behind retro lipstick pickups lies a tone unlike anything else - bright, jangly, with a honk that's been a studio secret weapon for 60+ years. Players like Jimmy Page and countless Nashville pros have reached for Danelectros when they needed a sound that nothing else could deliver.

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Danelectro - '56 Baritone Silver Metalflake #D56BARI-SMF

Vendor: Danelectro

Type: Electric Guitars

SKU: DAN-D56BARISMF

$915.00

$915.00 ~~$915.00~~

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Too cool to not find a place in every player’s arsenal. Now with higher impedance, high output Lipsticks^® for richer tone.

Single cut body shape
“Dolphin” headstock
29.75″ short-scale neck
Number of frets: 24
Fully adjustable bridge
2 high output, high impedance Lipstick^® pickups
1 master volume
1 master tone
3 way pickup selector

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