Danelectro Electric Sitar – Crackle Red: Classic Psychedelic Tone, Bold New Look
The Danelectro Sitar in Red Crackle finish is a reissue of the iconic 1960s electric sitar, renowned for its distinctive sound featured on numerous classic tracks. This instrument combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability, making it a unique addition to any musician’s collection.
Key Features
- Authentic Design: Faithful reproduction of the original 1960s Coral electric sitar, complete with a striking red crackle finish.
- Unique Sound: Equipped with three single-coil Lipstick® pickups—bridge, neck, and mini-harp—each with individual volume and tone controls, allowing for a wide range of tonal possibilities.
- Drone Strings: Features a set of sympathetic drone strings, enhancing the sitar-like resonance and providing rich, harmonic overtones.
- Gotoh Sitar Bridge: Incorporates a Gotoh sitar bridge designed to emulate the buzzing sound characteristic of traditional sitars.
- Comfortable Playability: Standard 6-string setup with a 24.75-inch scale length and a comfortable C-shaped maple neck, making it accessible for guitarists seeking exotic sounds without a steep learning curve.
Specifications
- Body: Full-hollow construction using composite/plywood materials.
- Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with a pau ferro fingerboard featuring 21 frets.
- Scale Length: 24.75 inches.
- Fingerboard Radius: 14 inches.
- Nut Width: 1.69 inches, made of graphite.
- Hardware: Chrome hardware with die-cast tuners.
- Controls: Individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, along with a master volume and tone.
Why Choose the Danelectro Sitar?
The Danelectro Sitar offers musicians the opportunity to explore the distinctive, psychedelic sounds of the 1960s with modern reliability. Its unique tonal qualities and vintage-inspired design make it a standout instrument for those looking to add an exotic flair to their music.
Whether you’re aiming to recreate classic sitar sounds or seeking new sonic landscapes, the Danelectro Sitar in Red Crackle is a versatile and inspiring choice.
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