Danelectro ‘59 Divine Walnut 2022
Danelectro '59 Divine, Walnut finish, made in Korea 2022. The Dan '59 is a bit of a cult classic: folks who know them tend to love them. The original examples were made of sheets of Masonite, with a centre block to mount the hardware and pickups, and this recent model is basically the same but using a wood composite for the body sheets. The build means it's super light: 2.9kg, and super responsive and lively to match. The pickups are awesome, similar to a Tele style single coil but a little fatter down low and glassier on the top end. The Walnut finish looks great too, it's got a warm midcentury look to it. Divine!
Model: Danelectro ‘59 Divine
Made: Korea, 2022
Serial: 082151
Finish: Walnut, gloss poly
Body: Walnut veneer on composite body, semi-hollow construction with centre block
Neck: Maple, Pao Ferro fretboard, 25" scale, 14" radius, slim C shape, 42mm nut
Weight: 2.855kg
Mods: none
Pickups: Lipstick Alnico 6 single coil x2
Accessories: none; no case
Cosmetic condition notes: minor finish wear. The headstock has minor scuffs on the front and edges. The neck is clean and smooth in the hands, minor scuffs and rub wear on the back only. The back has scuffs near the neck join and middle of the body and some dimples in the elbow area and back edge. The sides have dimples in the elbow area and near the jack. The front has dimples in the elbow area and near the knobs and play wear on the horns.
Overall: excellent condition (9/10)
Playing condition notes: action is low, neck is straight, intonation is good, truss rod works. All electronics tested and working properly. Wearing fresh 10/46 Moonshiners strings.
Fret life: 9/10, minor wear only