• Front of Danelectro U-1

    The U-1 is the single-pickup model from Danelectro's original U-series lineup built in the New Jersey factory. The semi-hollow construction pairs a poplar frame with masonite top and back. And it's wrapped in off-white vinyl-covering the sides, in a copper metallic finish. It is equipped with a lipstick single-coil pickup, master volume and a tone control knob with 3-way tone switch. The solid poplar neck, with a "coke bottle" headstock, has a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware, including the fixed bridge with rosewood saddle. Plate open geared tuners. Hardshell case. Made in USA.


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    Condition Notes: Most of neck finish has worn off from years of playing

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 1957
  • SN 207
  • Semi-hollow poplar frame body, masonite top and back, copper vinyl sides
  • Clear pickguard with printed silver "D" logo and stripe
  • Solid poplar neck, "coke bottle" headstock with printed silver logo
  • Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, white dot inlays, gray side dots, 21 frets
  • 1-5/8" aluminum nut, 25" scale
  • One "lipstick" single-coil pickup
  • Master volume, with tone control knob and 3-way tone switch (Hi, low, center off)
  • Fixed stainless steel bridge with rosewood saddle
  • Side-mounted output jack
  • Plate open geared tuners with cream buttons
  • 6.0 Lbs.
  • Period hardshell case (orange lining)
  • Made in New Jersey, USA

Danelectro U-1 Electric Guitar (1957)

Danelectro U-1 Electric Guitar (1957)

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The U-1 is the single-pickup model from Danelectro's original U-series lineup built in the New Jersey factory. The semi-hollow construction pairs a poplar frame with masonite top and back. And it's wrapped in off-white vinyl-covering the sides, in a copper metallic finish. It is equipped with a lipstick single-coil pickup, master volume and a tone control knob with 3-way tone switch. The solid poplar neck, with a "coke bottle" headstock, has a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. Chrome hardware, including the fixed bridge with rosewood saddle. Plate open geared tuners. Hardshell case. Made in USA.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Most of neck finish has worn off from years of playing
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 1957
  • SN 207
  • Semi-hollow poplar frame body, masonite top and back, copper vinyl sides
  • Clear pickguard with printed silver "D" logo and stripe
  • Solid poplar neck, "coke bottle" headstock with printed silver logo
  • Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, white dot inlays, gray side dots, 21 frets
  • 1-5/8" aluminum nut, 25" scale
  • One "lipstick" single-coil pickup
  • Master volume, with tone control knob and 3-way tone switch (Hi, low, center off)
  • Fixed stainless steel bridge with rosewood saddle
  • Side-mounted output jack
  • Plate open geared tuners with cream buttons
  • 6.0 Lbs.
  • Period hardshell case (orange lining)
  • Made in New Jersey, USA
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