Andrew Riggs Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have heard these can sound better than teles or strats. Whats y'all opinion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buliwyf Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Which one is the U2 model do you have a picture.I had a Dano years ago I dont remember what model it was just that the pick guard was shaped sort of like a seal. It had a twangy sound kind of reminded me of a tele a bit but no where near a strat,those lipstick pickups were pretty weak and at least for my ears. The tone was small not open at all,nothing special if I remember correctly.It never hurts to try one out,find one and play it for a bit only you can tell if you dig it or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVOL! Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I have a Silvertone 1448 which is a very Danelectro like guitar in that it has a lipstick pickup and the body is masonite. Some people view them as more novelty guitars, but Jimmy Page rocked a DC. Tone wise, they are warmer than a Strat and their twang is darker than a Tele. The DC is my favorite model. If you do get a newer one my advise is to seek out better pickups. Maybe a set of Jerry Jones and have it wired like a Jerry Jones. If you have the cash and want a really nice Danelectro like guitar, get a Jerry Jones. They aren't cheap now that Mr. Jones retired, but I think some pop up on fleabay every once in a while. You should see Nels Cline's two Jerry Jones. Very cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heymisterk Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 The bridge on the recent ones have a tendency to lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windmills Optional Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 I've got one of the first of the 56 U2 reissues from 1998 and it's a pretty cool guitar, plays well and I haven't had any problems with it. I've seen the tone compared to a Strat but with more midrange, but I really think that while the tone might be "Strat-like" it's really unique. Obviously the body on these things is Masonite rather than mahogany but I think the tone and vibe really exceeds the bargain basement construction and makes it worth owning one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted July 6, 2012 Share Posted July 6, 2012 Whether they sound better than Strats or Teles is subjective, but there's no doubt that they're very cheap, crappy guitars. I personally like them, but it you're looking for any sort of quality look elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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