The Danelectro 59XT is a superb modern feeling yet classic looking instrument. Its got comfort its got great sound and itll have you exploring new sounds for the stage. Crafted in a semi-hollow body with a centre block it provides a rich resonant airy quality to each of your notes. Those notes are powered by Denelectros famous Lipstick humbucker and a large housing single coil. They form a raucous combination of pickups that deliver you a plethora tones from a fat bassy twang of the juiced up single coil to a mean crunchy punch of the formidable Lipstick. Theres a tonne of fun to be had with the 59XT. So its resonant rich in tone but how does it play? Very well in fact. Its carved into a classic aesthetic with the double shorthorn body allowing loads of room at the top frets and no awkward cramping for your fretting hand. Alongside the body is the bright smooth maple neck and the sumptuous rosewood fretboard. Sporting high quality finishes and a sleek profile youll skate around the registers without effort. And lastly to give that extra spice to your sonics theres a Wilkinson two-point tremolo system. Its got accurate intonation and keep a stable tuning as well as introducing thrilling whammy antics to your performance. What more could you need? Luscious Lipstick pickups It started with a kiss… Or at least it did for Danelectro! Famously manufactured using surplus lipstick tubes bought from cosmetics suppliers these humbuckers have found their own unique style and sound in the guitar hall of fame. The 59XT proudly displays a Lipstick humbucker in the bridge position boasting incredible crunch when run together. Excellent for attacking vintage songs or innovating with a bluesy crunch they produce textures that youll love. It doesnt stop there however they can also be coil split to instantly thin-out the sound so you delve into the sanppy territory of funk and jazz. For even more dynamics theres a large housing single coil at the neck position. Tonally it sits between a single coil and full-on humbucker and its neck location awards it oodles of detailed bass. Pick a genre or style the 59XT will thrive however you play. Semi-hollow soundscapes A shape to captivate. Theres unique gravitas to the 59XTs design thats easy on the eye and also easy on the playing hands. Theres a glorious mid-range to explore as a result of its plywood and composite construction with a semi-hollow cavity. Just like an acoustic it leave room for resonance lending an airy fuller quality to every note you play. Shaped into a double shorthorn style its contours make it easy to play sitting down or standing up. You wont get tired during long rehearsals recording sessions or gigs with the 59XT because its nimble and agile courtesy of its plywood and composite construction. Theres also ample room at the top end of the fretboard to encourage your most daring creativity. Maple neck & rosewood fingerboard The Danelectro 59XT neck is made from maple which provides bright twangy tones with exceptional sustain and plenty of snap. Smooth to touch and shaped in a “C” profile so its comfortable in the palm fatigue is no threat here. The neck is paired with a rosewood fingerboard one of the most sought-after playing surfaces. It enhances the guitars tone with richness and deeper dynamics helping to create sparkling highs and firm lows. Specifications BodySeries: 59XT Construction: Semi-Hollow With Centre Block Shape: Double Shorthorn Body Material: Composite/Plywood Body Colour: Gloss Black NeckNeck Material: Maple Neck Profile: C Scale Length: 25″ Neck Joint: Bolt-On Fingerboard Radius: 14″ Fingerboard: Rosewood Number of Frets: 21 Nut Width: 1.5″ Hardware & ElectronicsBridge Pickup: Dual Humbucking Lipstick Neck Pickup: Vintage Style Large Housing Single Coil Controls: Master Volume Master Tone (Push/Pull) 3-Way Pickup Switch Bridge: Wilkinson Vibrato Hardware: Nickel Pickguard: White