1960's Danelectro 12-String Prototype Neck Red w/Box

1960's Danelectro 12-String Prototype Neck Red w/Box

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

The Neck Is In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

We Acquired A Batch Of Various Necks From A Gentleman Who Used To Work For Danelectro In The 1960's. All Of These Are Prototypes And Come With The Original Cardboard Boxes With Handwritten Info On The Box.
Danelectro Prototype

12-String / 6-On-A-Side Headstock In Red Gator Finish

Headstock Shows Chipping And Minor Discoloration Throughout (As Shown)

Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard With Original Frets In Very Good Overall Condition

Original Red Finish On Back Showing Minor Playwear Throughout (As Shown)

One Truss Rod

Missing Logo

Aluminum Nut

18 Frets

Scale Length: 23.5"

Radius: 16"

Nut Width: 1.75"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .82"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: .82"

Comes With Original Cardboard Box (As Shown)

Danelectro guitars have a rich history, marked by innovation, distinctive designs, and a significant impact on the music world. Danelectro was founded by Nathan Daniel in the late 1940s. Originally, the company was a manufacturer of electric guitars and amplifiers. It was based in Neptune, New Jersey, and their goal was to create affordable yet high-quality guitars. Danelectro guitars were notable for their distinctive sound, partly due to the unique construction of the guitars and the use of lipstick tube pickups. These pickups produced a bright, clear tone that became a favorite among rock, surf, and blues guitarists. The "Dano" sound became synonymous with classic rock'n'roll, especially in the 1950s and early 1960s. In the late 1950s, Danelectro entered a major partnership with Sears. Through this collaboration, Danelectro began producing guitars under the brand name Silvertone, which was Sears’ own house brand. These guitars were sold through the Sears catalog, and they were particularly popular among beginner musicians due to their affordability.