Danelectro 6 String

At first considered simply cheap guitars for the masses, the unique qualities of Danelectros caused the guitars to quickly grew in popularity—with artists like Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, and Jimmy Page becoming fans and users of these instruments that had as much in common with kitchen cabinets as with other guitars.

By the time Nathan Daniel sold the company in 1966 to MCA, it was clear he had succeeded in his aim to produce the highest quality guitar for the lowest possible cost. Under MCA’s ownership, the Coral line of hollow-body guitars and electric sitars was introduced. The company, however, changed hands a number of times over the next couple of decades, with the guitars eventually reissued under the current owner of the brand, the Evets Corporation in Camarillo, California.

Over the years, the list of Danelectro players has included the likes of J.J. Cale, Frank Zappa, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Beck, Thom Yorke, Cat Power, and countless more. Over the past decade, Danelectro has expanded its vision for the brand—offering effects pedals and limited-run reissues of some of the most-loved models. Today, the company offers a number of effects pedals including the Daddy O, Dan-Echo pedals, Dan-O-Matic Tuners, and the Cool Cat and FAB series pedals—all in addition to the still-popular guitars. Close>