Members Happy_Thom Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 Ok so I really want one that looks like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Danelectro-Baritone-electric_W0QQitemZ220074596333QQihZ012QQcategoryZ33036QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem I don't want a baritone though and im not really sure of what one would be the best bet besides the colour They are discontinued and i can't find a good resource for which model is what if you know what I mean. Anybody have any recommendations, anyone have one, what do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 http://www.imuso.co.uk/ProductDetail.asp?StockCode=EG00732 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members t_e_l_e Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 there are always a lot of dano 56-u2 or u3 on ebay.com. most of them are shipping world wide and are reasonable priced. 9 months ago i wanted to get a dc-59 from the bay but nobody wanted to ship to europe back then. started a rant here and a forumite answered with an offer. we agreed and a i got a great guitar.dano's are cool sweet cheap guitars and i like mine, a 56-u2 is not just my thing like the dc59 more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Sir H C Posted January 24, 2007 Members Share Posted January 24, 2007 Danelectro U2 is the 2 pickup model in guitar form. U1 is the 1 pickup version. Cool fun guitars. I have a friend with an original and a reissue, the original wins, but the reissue still plays quite nice and comes close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members fridgebuzz Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 I got a 56 pro a couple of weeks ago. I TOTALLY love that guitar, its become my main axe now. Great jangly twangy tone, really smooth neck, overall 10/10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Wilbo26 Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 I had a U2 reissue for a while...sounded fantastic...felt a little cheapish...very lightweight and I had to rewire the input jack...but overall I loved it. I REALLY want to pick up one of the latest 12 string models if I can ever afford it. Solid feeling and delightful, especially for a 12. Well worth checking them out. I was very surprised the first time I tried one and have only been more impressed since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members fearofnightmare Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 that is the sex right there, I tells you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 Here's my 56/U2 ... had it new since 98 when they were re-released. Changed the hardware to Gotoh tuners etc and it's solid as a rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 that is the sex right there, I tells you! I've ruined a few pairs of pants playing it, thats for sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members carrier street Posted January 25, 2007 Members Share Posted January 25, 2007 I've wanted a U2 Baritone forever. It seems like the most reasonably priced alternative to a Fender Bass VI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Happy_Thom Posted January 26, 2007 Author Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 Damn! I was kinda hoping everyone would come in and tell me to steer clear so I wouldn't have to spend more money..... They look so damn good! Especially the commie red colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 Damn! I was kinda hoping everyone would come in and tell me to steer clear so I wouldn't have to spend more money.....They look so damn good! Especially the commie red colour. The main differences between the old model and the current -pro models are the tuners (old=POS, new=better), the bridge (old=angled piece of wood, new=6 saddle w/intonation adjustment), the strap buttons (old="push-in" things like bridge pins on an acoustic, new=proper ones) and the controls (old=concentric vol/tone for each pickup, new=master vol and tone). I had one of the old ones, and it was a unique and very cool guitar. Unless you're dead set on separate volume and tone controls, I would DEFINITELY go for one of the new Pro models, which maintain the vibe but have all the right improvements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members GreenGhost Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I have one. It's my effect guitar. It's clean sound is goooooooooooood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vigor&kandor Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 They just reissued the U2 and another model. They are dirt cheap new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 The main differences between the old model and the current -pro models are the tuners (old=POS, new=better), the bridge (old=angled piece of wood, new=6 saddle w/intonation adjustment), the strap buttons (old="push-in" things like bridge pins on an acoustic, new=proper ones) and the controls (old=concentric vol/tone for each pickup, new=master vol and tone).I had one of the old ones, and it was a unique and very cool guitar. Unless you're dead set on separate volume and tone controls, I would DEFINITELY go for one of the new Pro models, which maintain the vibe but have all the right improvements. I assume you're comparing old vs. new reissues, right Bob? If you've never played a vintage model, that 'old angled piece of wood' for a bridge has a HUGE impact on the overall tone of the guitar. It's also easier to intonate than an acoustic since the wood saddle slides back and forth - I can play open chords as far up the neck as I please and still be in tune. Danelectros moreso than any other guitar I've played are a sum of their parts - the hollow masonite body, the lipstick pup, and the rosewood bridge all contribute to giving them their unique sound. I've played one of the newer 'Pro' models with the steel bridges and they sound very different than my '58 - thin and bright with no real meat to speak of, and this is before I even plugged in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I assume you're comparing old vs. new reissues, right Bob? If you've never played a vintage model, that 'old angled piece of wood' for a bridge has a HUGE impact on the overall tone of the guitar. It's also easier to intonate than an acoustic since the wood saddle slides back and forth - I can play open chords as far up the neck as I please and still be in tune. Danelectros moreso than any other guitar I've played are a sum of their parts - the hollow masonite body, the lipstick pup, and the rosewood bridge all contribute to giving them their unique sound. I've played one of the newer 'Pro' models with the steel bridges and they sound very different than my '58 - thin and bright with no real meat to speak of, and this is before I even plugged in... Bingo ... This is why I wanted one in the first place ... I only changed the tuners on mine but left the bridge as is and I've never had intonation problems. If you look at the Dano's played by Syd Barrett and Jimmy Page the Dano re-issues are stock versions of the same product - the tone is symbiotic with the bridge and build materials; change the basics and you basically change everything. As I said earlier ... my 56 plugged straight into my amp rips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members erksin Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I still have the original tuners on mine - it's one of the most stable guitars I own tuning-wise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I still have the original tuners on mine - it's one of the most stable guitars I own tuning-wise... Sure, I could have easily left the originals on but I wanted the extra assurance of Gotoh's and they have nothing to do with the overall tone of the guitar and it's output sound wise - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I assume you're comparing old vs. new reissues, right Bob? Yes. I haven't had the pleasure of an original Dano, and I wouldn't fancy Happy_Thom's chances of coming across one without having to pay some hefty shipping from the US, which would likely take the shine off the bargain if money is an issue. As regards thinness, brightness and meat- one of the most unpleasant live guitar experiences I've had was watching a band whose guitarist played an old-style 56-U2 RI. Awful tone, like being stabbed in the face. I guess it's in the hands after all FWIW, I don't think paying more for a used 56-U2 RI on ebay than you'd pay for a brand new 56-pro is a smart move. I would be surprised if you couldn't find someone on the internet who makes repro Danelectro bridges if the OEM one really does suck that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 As regards thinness, brightness and meat- one of the most unpleasant live guitar experiences I've had was watching a band whose guitarist played an old-style 56-U2 RI. Awful tone, like being stabbed in the face. That's the player NOT the guitar Bob ... My 56 sounds great straight into an amp. Sounds to me like he totally screwed his setup! The thing is the PU's are lipsticks so they require what we call mechanical sympathy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sonic_tooth Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I had a U2 reissue for a while...sounded fantastic...felt a little cheapish...very lightweight and I had to rewire the input jack...but overall I loved it. I REALLY want to pick up one of the latest 12 string models if I can ever afford it. Solid feeling and delightful, especially for a 12. Well worth checking them out. I was very surprised the first time I tried one and have only been more impressed since. I have a Dano 12 string. I forgot what model it is, but it had built in effects. I gutted it and put in Bill Lawrence humbuckers. Great neck, definitely one of my favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members M900 Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 I have a 56 DC from the 90's reissue series. I was tempted by the pro model that came out at the same time, but I thought the steel bridge made it just another hollowbody electric guitar that felt cheap. Yeah, intonation with the rosewood bridge is harder, but the warmth of the sound is just awesome. With heavier strings (10's or 11's), you get a really full sound. I also kept the original tuners -- tuning is a bitch because the tuners aren't consistent in terms of revolutions per turn, but once tuned, the guitar behaves itself. It's not my main guitar, but for a couple of hundred dollars, you really can't beat my DC. It's an urpy copper color though -- like a thousand island dressing finish. I will probably refinish it black. c Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members english_bob Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 That's the player NOT the guitar Bob ... My 56 sounds great straight into an amp. Sounds to me like he totally screwed his setup! The thing is the PU's are lipsticks so they require what we call mechanical sympathy! Yeah, I kinda thought at the time it was probably the guy's fault, not the guitar's. I had a 56-U2 RI for a while before that (gave it to my ex- it never quite wormed its way in there like my Tele or my Jazzmaster) and while it was definitely a bright, twangy guitar it never sucked nearly that bad. For every Jeff Beck type who can make a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIKILOCKEDOUT Posted January 26, 2007 Members Share Posted January 26, 2007 Yeah, I kinda thought at the time it was probably the guy's fault, not the guitar's. I had a 56-U2 RI for a while before that (gave it to my ex- it never quite wormed its way in there like my Tele or my Jazzmaster) and while it was definitely a bright, twangy guitar it never sucked nearly that bad. For every Jeff Beck type who can make a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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