Danelectro Convertible Acoustic-Electric Guitar
- Hollow hardboard/plywood body
- Lipstick single-coil soundhole pickup plus piezo bridge
- Bolt-on maple C-profile neck
- Pau ferro fingerboard
- Adjustable bridge
- 2-year warranty
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A light, quirky hollowbody that moves between acoustic and electric tones for players who love vintage character. It is not a traditional wood acoustic, and pickup details vary in the listing.
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ASIN: B019RS6F7WCategory: Acoustic-Electric Guitars
Overview
Players chasing a vintage, offbeat vibe get the Danelectro Convertible, a hollow hardboard guitar that plays unplugged and plugs in with a lipstick pickup in the soundhole and a piezo at the bridge. A bolt-on maple neck adds to its light weight.
Character is the reason to buy: few guitars blend acoustic and electric voices in one light body like this. The original idea let players add wiring later, and today it comes wired. Hardboard construction sounds unlike a wood acoustic.
Who it's for
Indie, blues and rockabilly players after a distinctive sound and look. Players wanting a classic acoustic voice should choose a wood bodied guitar.
Pros and cons
- Acoustic and electric tones
- Very light hollow body
- Classic lipstick pickup
- Comfortable C neck
- Hardboard body, not wood
- Pickup count listed inconsistently
- Modest unplugged volume
Performance notes
The lipstick pickup gives a bright, twangy electric tone while the piezo adds acoustic attack, and blending them moves between the two. Hardboard is light and resonant but quieter unplugged than a wood acoustic body.
Specifications
| Brand | Danelectro |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 3.42 kg |
| Hand Orientation | Right |
| Construction & materials | |
| Body Material Type | Masonite hardboard/plywood |
| Neck Material Type | Maple, bolt-on, C profile |
| Fretboard Material Type | Pau ferro |
| Color | Black |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 2-year warranty |
| Other details | |
| Guitar Pickup Configuration | Lipstick single-coil plus piezo bridge pickup |
| Guitar Bridge System | Adjustable |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Body style | Hollowbody electric-acoustic |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Danelectro Convertible ready to plug in?
Yes. Today's Convertibles come wired and ready to plug in.
Is the Danelectro Convertible made of wood like a traditional acoustic?
No. The body is Danelectro's hardboard/plywood construction.
What pickups does the Danelectro Convertible have?
A soundhole single-coil lipstick pickup and a piezo bridge pickup, per the description. The bullets mention one single-coil.