February 2011

A classic reissued: the Danelectro '56
John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd., exclusive UK & Eire trade distributor of Danelectro guitars and FX pedals, is proud to announce the reissue of the classic Danelectro '56 Single Cutaway guitar.

Danelectro guitars have been a favourite among guitarists since the early 1950s, and have been played by everyone from Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck, to Jimmy Page and Eric Clapton.

Now, modern day players can get their hands on this re-release that marries the class and style of the original instrument with a few funky new twists.

The Dano '56 is available in a number of different options. Lovers of the Dano singlecoil sound can pick up a 'coke bottle' headstock model in black (£349) or red/black crackle (£369). A white version (£369) comes with gold hardware and the beautiful 'bell' headstock, first used in 1954 on the very first Danelectro logoed guitars.

Meanwhile, those looking for a chunkier sound can pick up a '56 with a singlecoil in the neck and a humbucker at the bridge for £369. Available in red, black and aqua shades, these models feature the slender 'dolphin' headstock, which also adorns the '56 bass (finished in black or aqua, RRP £349).

All the new models feature masonite bodies and bolt-on maple necks with rosewood fingerboards – and the pickups are the famous Lipsticks we've all come to expect from Danelectro.

The reissued '56s are set to make their way into stores in March 2011.

DANELECTRO '56 MODEL INFORMATION
'Dolphin' Headstock & Humbucker
DCG56HRD – Red. RRP £369
DCG56BK – Black. RRP £369
DCG56AQU – Aqua. RRP £369

'Coke Bottle' Headstock & Singlecoil pickups
DCG56BK – Black. RRP £349
DCG56BRD – Red/Black Crackle. RRP £369

'Bell' Headstock & Singlecoils
DCG56WH – White with gold Hardware. RRP £369

Bass: 'Dolphin' Headstock
DCB56AQU – Black. RRP £349
DCB56BK – Black. RRP £349

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