They sound a little too brittle for me with the normal pickups. Blending the lipstick with the humbucker though thickens it up to more of a diet Rickenbacker.
I actually recorded one of these in the studio a while back doing some beatles-y type stuff for a total gearhead dude. Real peculiar tone but it worked with the Beatles influence.
@@ericlee6913 Oh I would think that would be the best material for this guitar. Here's what's weird about this wonderful Danelectro; It sounds very different than McGuinn's 12 in the Byrds. I'm still knocked out by the tone of this guitar. Now I need to butter up mama so that I can get one like this!
@@RayBecker You shouldn't have to slather on the butter too much. Even if you only have a margarine budget these little DE 12 twangers won't break the bank. They are inexpensive way to get into 12 string electric tone, and are very playable.
Man, that was a great video. Great intro, fascinating history of Danelectro, and then a whole boatload of excellent tips and some twelve string goodness to finish it off. Love your work, your work ethic and your sense of humor.
Every time i watch I learn something new... The screwdriver trick on the magnets was great and useful, but then I had never seen the 're moulding' of the knob (so to speak)... trick. Great stuff.
YES! I commented on the thermal form trick , but yup the really great trick here was that screwdriver polarity trick. So many people get all confused about pickup polarity. It is the polarity of the magnet and which end is south and which end is north that results in the phase of the pups. The shield doesn't actually denote negative as there is no electrical positive or negative, this is a waveform and not direct current. Screwdriver trick easy Peasy don't have to overthink it. Just do it.
Back in the 90s when these were reissued a local pawn shop I frequented bought a bunch of them and were selling them for around $200, if I recall. I wish I’d bought at least one!
There's currently brand new Silvertone & Dano reissues available. Silvertones are new for this year. They were available until a few years ago and Samick quit making them until this year. The sole Silvertone distributor is in Texas. And you can get Danelectros from the Dano website, as well.
Been after an affordable 12 string for a year or so now. A. Rickenbacker would have been great, but this looks like a great alternative at a healthier price. Great job!
I have a 2017 Longhorn bass. I love playing it. The first time I saw a Dano, I bought my first bass in 1993, and almost bought a Longhorn. Opted for a Yamaha RBX250. Still have that bass. I tell ya, if you hadn't watched the install, you'd think it came from Danelectro like that.
I have one of the Danelectro made Silvertone Amp-in-a-case. Love the sound of the lipstick pickup. I would love to get ahold of one of the newer 12-string Danos.
A friend of mine babysat a 12 string Vox teardrop for a couple of months... I think he loaned his Gretsch in exchange during the big rockabilly revival of the early 2000's... Said he always regretted not making an offer for a permanent trade to get that electric 12 string in his stable!! That Dano looks sweet! And that bridge!! It's smart!!!
I have the solid body Hodad. It has on board effects which are pure cheese! Mine came with 3 single coils I am refitting with a humbucker in the neck and a P90 in the bridge, new pick guard and 4 way switch. This video confirmed my choice of pickups! Oh, I have the same bridge. You can find them online. Mine is red burst. The headstock broke off setting in its case! String tension I guess. Not the scarf joint, but close to it, maple! A good repair has held! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
Leo Kotke said “a 12-string guitar player spends half the time tuning and the other half playing out of tune”, but I have a Fender Electric XII and a Takamine F-385 and I’m addicted to the sound both of them make.
Silvertone/ Danelectro amp cabinets were constructed of Masonite and a compressed-paper wallboard material known as Homesote. I call it "mother of wasps' nest"! It doesn't hold up well in damp conditions.....
Great tutorial! I am a big Danelectro fan. I currently have 3 reissues, a 12 string, a baritone, and a longhorn bass. All three are played and gives regularly.
Between the thumbnail and not saying “rooot it oooot” this is epic. Lol. I really never thought of how cool it would be to hop up a Danelectro, very awesome video. Thanks for doing it.
I've owned several premium price guitars over the years. But last November I bought my first Danelectro. A DC59 Nos, an absolute joy to play, I'm sure I'll pick up another Dano in the future.
As a NJ native, I unjustly derive a bit of pride in the fact that Danelectro guitars were originally manufactured in my State. I think that they're a fantastic example of post WWII U.S. innovation and ingenuity and nostalgically speaking of the day when the U.S. was a manufacturing mecca with "Made In U.S.A." noted as a hallmark of quality. They're certainly unique but I believe have become noteworthy mostly because Jimmy Page played a Danelectro ontage with Led Zeppelin initially for the "White Summer"/"Black Mountain Side" instrumental (using DADGAD tuning) medley as he was surely pursuing a practical solution for an electric guitar with acoustic characteristics. Jimmy later also used the Danelectro for "Kashmir" (again DADGAD tuning) and "In My Time Of Dying" (open A tuning). He'd noted that the Danelectro has a "ballsy" sound, apparently with an overdriven amp. The fun fact is that Danelectro guitar construction is so simple that one could practically build one in a garage. And the art deco design will forever be cool. Thank you.
Okay, that's the sweetest sounding 12 string electric I've ever heard
They sound a little too brittle for me with the normal pickups. Blending the lipstick with the humbucker though thickens it up to more of a diet Rickenbacker.
i agree, that thing sounded amazing
I actually recorded one of these in the studio a while back doing some beatles-y type stuff for a total gearhead dude. Real peculiar tone but it worked with the Beatles influence.
@@ericlee6913 Oh I would think that would be the best material for this guitar. Here's what's weird about this wonderful Danelectro; It sounds very different than McGuinn's 12 in the Byrds. I'm still knocked out by the tone of this guitar. Now I need to butter up mama so that I can get one like this!
@@RayBecker You shouldn't have to slather on the butter too much. Even if you only have a margarine budget these little DE 12 twangers won't break the bank. They are inexpensive way to get into 12 string electric tone, and are very playable.
That little moment of happiness when this chanel uploads a new video
Man, that was a great video. Great intro, fascinating history of Danelectro, and then a whole boatload of excellent tips and some twelve string goodness to finish it off. Love your work, your work ethic and your sense of humor.
Nothing ever but good things to say about Ted's videos.
I've subconsciously gotten in the habit of liking your videos before watching them. Great work!
Every time i watch I learn something new... The screwdriver trick on the magnets was great and useful, but then I had never seen the 're moulding' of the knob (so to speak)... trick. Great stuff.
YES! I commented on the thermal form trick , but yup the really great trick here was that screwdriver polarity trick. So many people get all confused about pickup polarity. It is the polarity of the magnet and which end is south and which end is north that results in the phase of the pups. The shield doesn't actually denote negative as there is no electrical positive or negative, this is a waveform and not direct current.
Screwdriver trick easy Peasy don't have to overthink it. Just do it.
Damn, that is one of the nicest tones I’ve ever heard
Canadian moment: "rout out". You gotta love it !
Love the Canadian accent. "rout out" sounds pretty good in Northern Irish/Belfast accent too!
12 strings just sound so magical. Amazing how resonant that Danelectro is. Could practically play it as an acoustic.
I dont care if it's made from MDF, that guitar is stunning. The curves look great.
While the mod isn't for me, the new pickguard looks great too.
"even the royal family is said to enjoy them"
- said Jeffrey Epstein's lawyer. ;)
@@thebiggerbyte5991 - Epstein, the ultimate cheeseba.. um greaseball.
🤣
The Guitar repairs or the cheese? haha
We love the cheeese now don’t we Gromit?
All cheeses OMG please share your playlists, Never have I seen or heard nothing less than interesting on this channel
Back in the 90s when these were reissued a local pawn shop I frequented bought a bunch of them and were selling them for around $200, if I recall. I wish I’d bought at least one!
There's currently brand new Silvertone & Dano reissues available. Silvertones are new for this year. They were available until a few years ago and Samick quit making them until this year. The sole Silvertone distributor is in Texas. And you can get Danelectros from the Dano website, as well.
Damn, that sounds good. Especially the two pickups in series. Had quite a nice Led Zep sound to it.
It looks okay?? OKAY? Dude, that looks amazing
"You don't get the ooga chakkas...."
I must have ooga chakkas
Also, I need to buy a Danelectro again. I miss mine.
They, have new reissues for sale. Silvertone, too.
I didn’t expect that sound...wow, nice!
Great job, you'd never know that it didn't come out of the factory like that. Sounds great too.
That trick to check pickup phase was new to me. Awesome!
Everytime I see a cheap Danelectro for sale I'm tempted to buy it. There's definitely something special about them!
Been after an affordable 12 string for a year or so now. A. Rickenbacker would have been great, but this looks like a great alternative at a healthier price. Great job!
Cozart make some cool cheap electric 12 strings, with a sort of Strat like body
When Im looking for an affordable guitar, I always think Rickenbacker…
Hands-down the best background noise of any video ever.
I have a 2017 Longhorn bass. I love playing it. The first time I saw a Dano, I bought my first bass in 1993, and almost bought a Longhorn. Opted for a Yamaha RBX250. Still have that bass. I tell ya, if you hadn't watched the install, you'd think it came from Danelectro like that.
Thank you for "route it out", appreciate your thoughtfulness.
That was fun.
Also, when you said 'roat it oat', I had to look outside to see if it was snowing. Thought I was back in Tronno.
one of the best upgrades i´ve seen in a long time. Inspiring!
Wow! Sounds amazing! Love your work. Thank you. ✌️❤️🙏🇦🇺
That multimeter phase check with the screwdriver is ingenious.
That is really a cool sound, what a unique design. Love it!
12:10 nothing like calmly working in the shop while some guy prattles on about cheese in the background 😂😂
Cheeses: A religious experience ...
@@Jester-Riddle Cheeses ‘n rice ….got all muddy. Very religious. :D
Right, eh?
Clearly, he’s found cheeses.
Sounds like Anthony Bourdain, RIP.
Another stellar job on a cosmic sounding guitar. Thank you.
I have one of the Danelectro made Silvertone Amp-in-a-case. Love the sound of the lipstick pickup. I would love to get ahold of one of the newer 12-string Danos.
Beautiful work. Thanks for the videos!
Wow ! What a tone to it !!
Amazing !
Nice work !!!
Looks and sounds amazing
incredible sound. tight work!
Love your playing!!!
What a great sounding guitar! Good job.😀
Fascinating to watch! Great video
Great job. That sounded fantastic and it looks awesome. I gotta get me one of those.
Beautiful job and another great video. Thank you.!
Great job! Looks very cool and sounds great.
My favorite video of yours to date! I enjoyed the natural sympathique phasing at the end , it sounded amazing 👏 😍 👌
A friend of mine babysat a 12 string Vox teardrop for a couple of months... I think he loaned his Gretsch in exchange during the big rockabilly revival of the early 2000's... Said he always regretted not making an offer for a permanent trade to get that electric 12 string in his stable!! That Dano looks sweet! And that bridge!! It's smart!!!
I really like the sound of that guitar. Nice work as always.
What a cool machine!
Thanks as always for these videos, friend.
sounds fantastic!
Beautiful Job and it sounds great.
I have the solid body Hodad. It has on board effects which are pure cheese! Mine came with 3 single coils I am refitting with a humbucker in the neck and a P90 in the bridge, new pick guard and 4 way switch. This video confirmed my choice of pickups! Oh, I have the same bridge. You can find them online. Mine is red burst. The headstock broke off setting in its case! String tension I guess. Not the scarf joint, but close to it, maple! A good repair has held! Love from NW Colorado. Thanxz
I love industrial design in stuff, including guitars. They're fun. Great work. Thanks for showing.
Thank you. Thanks for the extra Kinks and tips. Great job.
That guitar sounds amazing, I like the tone of it👍
Wasn’t expecting that wonderfully lush, swirly sound! Exquisite job as per, thanks for sharing 😎.
That actually sounds rad!! Very unique!
Check out Green Tambourine by the Lemon Pipers...Electric sitar and other "psychedelic sounds."
Educational, humorous, and amazing skills as usual... nice one Ted! Interesting guitar too.
Both pickups together wins. GREAT result!
And as always, VERY nicely done, Ted!
Wow! Sounds really good. Makes me want to buy one.
Love this video, have been a fan of Danelectro for years and would love to have a copy, What a fantastic sound, Thank you so much
Beautiful job!!
It’s obvious how much you enjoyed this guitar!
Leo Kotke said “a 12-string guitar player spends half the time tuning and the other half playing out of tune”, but I have a Fender Electric XII and a Takamine F-385 and I’m addicted to the sound both of them make.
BEautiful upgrading and yes Dano sounds really cool I had two DC3 and they sound terrific for slide . Love the elegant way of the new pickguard
Amazing job once again, you really love what you do!! And of course I loved the route it out comment!
That sounds great,another fine job!
Great job!Love Dan’s! Super goofy, but great to play.
Love the polarity test trick - that’s a great piece of knowledge thanks
masonite is wonderful for skateboard ramps, only second best to concrete!
Silvertone/ Danelectro amp cabinets were constructed of Masonite and a compressed-paper wallboard material known as Homesote. I call it "mother of wasps' nest"! It doesn't hold up well in damp conditions.....
so many practical tips in this one. Excellent episode.
Damn that thing sounds really
good. I might need to look into getting one of these Danelectros.
Nice work sir.
Another great job!
Whoa !!!! That's super cool ! ......... Nice work ....
Wow, that really sounds great.
Great tutorial! I am a big Danelectro fan. I currently have 3 reissues, a 12 string, a baritone, and a longhorn bass. All three are played and gives regularly.
Wowsers! That is one sweet axe! Thank you, Ted!
Nice. I enjoy listening to your history lessons in your videos. I could have hours of conversation with a man of your knowledge.
Between the thumbnail and not saying “rooot it oooot” this is epic. Lol. I really never thought of how cool it would be to hop up a Danelectro, very awesome video. Thanks for doing it.
Thanks Ted.
Have a great Sunday.
That was an excellent job!
Another masterpiece! Never stop.
Man, that 12 string sounded gorgeous! Great work!
Incredible guitar, really enjoyable video. 👍
It sounds great!
Great sound
That was a fun one. 12 string electrics are the best. Can’t wait for the next video. You are very much appreciated!
The art of perfection or perfection in art, either way, it's just joy to watch and learn, oh!, good guitar playing too 👍👍🇨🇦
I have a recent Danelectro 12. Just love it
Another masterclass in masterclassery by a bloke who seems to know what he's doing, in a roundabout way.
Can't wait for the next one 👍
I've owned several premium price guitars over the years. But last November I bought my first Danelectro. A DC59 Nos, an absolute joy to play, I'm sure I'll pick up another Dano in the future.
Sounds awesome with the pups in series.
Guilty confession. When I first started watching the channel I thought it was named Two Foured. Like The Canadian slang for a case of 🍺 beer.
Awesome sounding guitar
And once again, a very nice job!
Imho that bridge design is a winner, excellent work to do the mod .
Sounds good! And that open D tuning works really well too... 👍
That pickguard looks so damn good!
As a NJ native, I unjustly derive a bit of pride in the fact that Danelectro guitars were originally manufactured in my State. I think that they're a fantastic example of post WWII U.S. innovation and ingenuity and nostalgically speaking of the day when the U.S. was a manufacturing mecca with "Made In U.S.A." noted as a hallmark of quality. They're certainly unique but I believe have become noteworthy mostly because Jimmy Page played a Danelectro ontage with Led Zeppelin initially for the "White Summer"/"Black Mountain Side" instrumental (using DADGAD tuning) medley as he was surely pursuing a practical solution for an electric guitar with acoustic characteristics. Jimmy later also used the Danelectro for "Kashmir" (again DADGAD tuning) and "In My Time Of Dying" (open A tuning). He'd noted that the Danelectro has a "ballsy" sound, apparently with an overdriven amp. The fun fact is that Danelectro guitar construction is so simple that one could practically build one in a garage. And the art deco design will forever be cool. Thank you.
Excellent! ✌️
Glad you still do things by hand! Custom to me isn’t on a computer cnc machine. Really enjoy watching your work. Keep it up!