Jimmy Web page. Don Felder. Even Elvis Presley. In actual fact, who amongst us hasn’t drooled over a 6/12 doubleneck at one level or one other in our musical lives? Danelectro is aware of this and is as soon as once more providing a viable possibility with its Doubleneck, an reasonably priced spin that gives one guitar with two necks and potential for countless exploration.

The Doubleneck makes use of a modified Shorthorn physique form with a spruce body, hardboard prime, and a middle block to defeat suggestions. It’s semi-hollow design retains the burden in examine (roughly 10.75 kilos – primarily the identical as a ’70s Les Paul Customized). Its bolt-on necks are maple with 21-fret rosewood boards, every with 14″ radii carved into likable C shapes. Scale on each is 25″.

For electronics, search for 4 Danelectro Lipstick pickups managed by stacked Quantity and Tone knobs. The entrance toggle is a pickup selector, whereas the again jumps between the six- and 12-string necks. Topping off the specs are totally adjustable bridges, 18 tuners, and aluminum nuts.

Plugged in, the Doubleneck is an enormous, but purposeful beastie. The Korea-made instrument stays in tune surprisingly nicely and performs commendably. The pickups sound beefy, with terrific jangle on the 12-string; inside minutes you’ll give up to the impulse and begin taking part in “Stairway to Heaven” or “The Music Stays the Identical.”

Trying on the house between headstocks, you’ll rightfully conclude that their proximity means tuning requires a little bit of dexterity. As with every larger-bodied guitar, taking part in the Doubleneck requires adjusting wrist place when switching necks, depending on whether or not you’re sitting down or how excessive/low you regulate the strap. Be affected person whilst you adapt.

On the finish of the day, although, with the Doubleneck, Danelectro delivers a solidly constructed axe at a value within the attain of most. And for that value, you get double the enjoyable.

This text initially appeared in VG’s October 2024 challenge. All copyrights are by the creator and Classic Guitar journal. Unauthorized replication or use is strictly prohibited.