1998 Danelectro 56 U-2 Reissue with gig bag Daddy-O Yellow
Description
No sales tax for US customers outside California.
This Danelectro ’56 U-2 Reissue in Daddy-O Yellow is a joyful throwback to one of the most characterful electric guitar designs of the 1950s, blending retro looks with lightweight comfort and that unmistakable Danelectro voice. With its offset body, stacked controls, and dual lipstick-style pickups, the U-2 captures the spirit of the originals while offering modern playability and reliability. This example includes a gig bag, making it an easy grab-and-go guitar for rehearsals, sessions, and gigs.
These aren't masterbuilt specimens, but they are good guitars. This example is in excellent condition and plays really well. There are no changes or repairs. It comes with the original gig bag, which has a zipper issue in a small area where a previous owner tried to stitch it. Someone with better sewing skills could rectify it.
As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally evaluated to ensure it plays its absolute best. We buy, sell, and take trades on fine guitars every day.
Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“Lipstick pickups have such a cool, jangly character.” – The Gear Page
“Lightweight, fun, and records great.” – Harmony Central
“Perfect for surf, indie, and garage rock.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Nothing sounds quite like a Danelectro.” – TDPRI
“Great vibe and tons of personality.” – Ultimate Guitar
SPECS:
Color: Yellow
Weight: 6lbs 1.5oz
Top: Masonite
Body: Masonite w/ Poplar frame
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 21
Nut: Original Aluminum
Nut width: 1-5/8"
Radius: 16"
Scale: 25"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .857"
Neck thickness at 12th Fret: .928"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Overall Length: 36-7/8"
Lower bout: 13-1/4"
Waist: 7-7/8"
Upper bout: 10"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
String gauge: 10-46
Hardware Color: Chrome
Pickguard: Original
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Lipstick Single Coil
Pickup Reading:
Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Lipstick Single Coil
Pickup Reading:
Original?: Yes
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original Stacked Volume/Tone
Switch: 3 Way
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: Danelectro Gig Bag
Notes:
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
This Danelectro ’56 U-2 Reissue in Daddy-O Yellow is a joyful throwback to one of the most characterful electric guitar designs of the 1950s, blending retro looks with lightweight comfort and that unmistakable Danelectro voice. With its offset body, stacked controls, and dual lipstick-style pickups, the U-2 captures the spirit of the originals while offering modern playability and reliability. This example includes a gig bag, making it an easy grab-and-go guitar for rehearsals, sessions, and gigs.
These aren't masterbuilt specimens, but they are good guitars. This example is in excellent condition and plays really well. There are no changes or repairs. It comes with the original gig bag, which has a zipper issue in a small area where a previous owner tried to stitch it. Someone with better sewing skills could rectify it.
As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally evaluated to ensure it plays its absolute best. We buy, sell, and take trades on fine guitars every day.
Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“Lipstick pickups have such a cool, jangly character.” – The Gear Page
“Lightweight, fun, and records great.” – Harmony Central
“Perfect for surf, indie, and garage rock.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Nothing sounds quite like a Danelectro.” – TDPRI
“Great vibe and tons of personality.” – Ultimate Guitar
SPECS:
Color: Yellow
Weight: 6lbs 1.5oz
Top: Masonite
Body: Masonite w/ Poplar frame
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Rosewood
Inlays: Pearloid Dot
Frets: Original
Fret Count: 21
Nut: Original Aluminum
Nut width: 1-5/8"
Radius: 16"
Scale: 25"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .857"
Neck thickness at 12th Fret: .928"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Overall Length: 36-7/8"
Lower bout: 13-1/4"
Waist: 7-7/8"
Upper bout: 10"
Body depth/thickness outside edge: 1-3/4"
String gauge: 10-46
Hardware Color: Chrome
Pickguard: Original
Bridge Pickup/Brand: Lipstick Single Coil
Pickup Reading:
Original?: Yes
Neck Pickup/Brand: Lipstick Single Coil
Pickup Reading:
Original?: Yes
Bridge: Original
Tuners: Original
Knobs: Original Stacked Volume/Tone
Switch: 3 Way
Pots/Codes: Original
Case: Danelectro Gig Bag
Notes:
Shipping policy:
There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site. Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver. For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air. Otherwise, ground shipping will be used. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to . Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.