Danelectro U-3 Natural 1963 Danelectro

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Summary

Finish Details: Original

Top Material: Masonite Top

Body Material: Poplar Body

Body Details: Poplar frame with masonite top and back

Neck Material: Maple Neck

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .83″ (1st fret), .89″ (12th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 20.00″ to

Nut Width: 1-5/8″

Scale Length: 24 3/4″

Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement rods.

Electronics: Original Danelectro lipstick pickups and wiring harness; a ground jumper has been added across the backs of all three pots. Each knob acts as a volume for its respective pickup. The pot codes date to 1959.

Pickup Measurements: N/A due to wiring scheme

Hardware: Original

Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz

Modifications/Repairs: A ground jumper has been added to the control pots.

Case Details: Hardshell case

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows normal cosmetic wear for its age; the finish is glossy with spots of hazing, light scratches, and numerous areas of finish chipping on the neck. There are many small finish chips along the edges of the top and back, as well as buckle rash on the back of the body. The brown paint on the control knobs has worn, and the neck has finish checking all along its length. The headstock face has finish wear around the edges.

Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and light neck relief; the frets are medium-low with light wear. The pot codes date to 1959.