I was browsing Craigslist late last night when I came across this Danelectro 56 U-3 reissue from the 90s. It was a pretty good deal with a hard case thrown in so I felt the need to jump on it. She’s in terrific condition with the person I bought it from being the original owner. 3 lipstick pickups, aluminum nut, gotoh tuners, slim neck, and no dings. I can’t wait to plug her in later tonight!
Casual browser here. TIL those are called “lipstick pickups”
the history of that pickup design is awesome. danelectros were designed to a price point. the pickups on the originals were nickel plated surplus lipstick tubes housing a very simple straight bar magnet based transducer. they sound absolutely incredible.