Danelectro White Pearl Doubleneck – An Affordable Twin Neck?
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Danelectro has announced the White Pearl Doubleneck model with 6-string and 12-string necks. Would this new colour option be affordable for guitarists? It is certainly more attainable than the recent Gibson limited-run Jimmy Page Doubleneck!
White Pearl Doubleneck
Doubleneck guitars are a rarity, and not many musicians take them on, especially when they are as expensive as the recent Jimmy Page limited-run model from Gibson. Danelectro has launched this new White Pearl Doubleneck model, which is still a limited run, just far more within most guitarists’ budgets.
Six & Twelve
This double-neck comes in the popular 6/12 configuration and features two bolt-on necks to accommodate each. The necks are 25 inches in scale length and fitted with 21 frets on a rosewood fretboard. Both sides of the guitar have an adjustable bridge, so users can have fun setting the intonation on that 12-string!
Lipstick
Both sides of the guitar are loaded with Lipstick pickups, and these are each controlled by a set of two stacked volume/tone knobs. A three-way pickup and two-way guitar selector switch complement the volume/tone controls. This should, in theory, make these easy to control and not too confusing for the player when using this guitar live.
Tone-wise, players should expect a typical Danelectro vintage twang from both sides of the guitar, which could be a great way of cutting through the mix of most bands while playing live.
These aren’t the types of guitars that I would use in a studio environment, as they are a bit unwieldy. However, they can be an excellent tool for live use, where a guitarist needs to cover 6-string and 12-string duties in one song.
Affordable?
The official MSRP of $899 plus tax is still far more affordable than many other double-neck guitars, and this limited-run White Pearl finish is quite eye-catching on such a large instrument. Buying a case for one is also going to be a nightmare.
I would probably suggest the Harley Benton DC-Custom 612 Cherry as an even more affordable option with the same 6-string and 12-string configurations.
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- 6 & 12 Doubleneck: Danelectro
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3 responses to “Danelectro White Pearl Doubleneck – An Affordable Twin Neck?”
It fits in a Gretsch G2066 double neck gig bag
Gave one to a buddy for a retirement gift. The neck for the 12 string wasn’t in the neck pocket straight, so I had to plug the holes and re-align it. Not a huge deal, but something to note.
These would likely get close to the Rickenbacker 12 string sound for short money.
I purchased a replica Gibson double 12 from china. less than $300. I’ve collected guitars my whole life mostly Gibsons, I own 70 guitars, this guitar is well worth the money that anybody that really plays guitar would be proud to have because it plays so well and looks so good, check it out on eBay.