Danelectro Dead On '67 Baritone Black, (Used)

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The Danelectro Dead On '67 Baritone in Black is a distinctive long-scale electric designed for low tunings, combining retro late-'60s styling with the bright, hollow-edged response of two classic Danelectro Lipstick single-coil pickups. Its extended baritone scale, maple neck, rosewood fingerboard and 24-fret layout create a very different response from a standard electric guitar, with greater string tension, deeper fundamental notes and excellent definition for low-register chords and melodies. This particular example has been modified with an S-style hardtail bridge replacing the original Danelectro vibrato/rosewood bridge arrangement. This gives the guitar a substantially different bridge configuration from factory specification and should be considered part of its current identity. Presented in Good Condition, this guitar weighs just 6.34 lb and shows noticeable cosmetic wear consistent with previous use. No case or gigbag is included. At A Glance Detail Specification Brand Danelectro Model Dead On '67 Baritone Finish Black Type Baritone Electric Guitar Body Solidbody Neck Maple Fingerboard Rosewood Frets 24 Radius 14" Pickups 2 x Danelectro Lipstick Single Coils Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone Current Bridge S-Style Hardtail – Replacement Factory Bridge Danelectro Vibrato / Rosewood Saddle Arrangement Weight 6.34 lb Condition Good Included Guitar Only – No Case Main Appeal Lightweight baritone with distinctive Lipstick pickup tones Condition Overview Good Condition – Modified This Danelectro Dead On '67 Baritone is presented in Good Condition. Under the Fair Deal Music grading system, Good Condition means the instrument shows noticeable cosmetic wear consistent with previous use while remaining functional. This guitar also features a significant bridge modification. Bridge Modification The original Danelectro bridge and vibrato arrangement has been replaced with an: S-style hardtail bridge This is not the original factory bridge specification. The modification changes both the appearance and operation of the guitar, replacing the original vibrato-equipped design with a fixed hardtail-style setup. What's Included? ✔ Danelectro Dead On '67 Baritone Black ✘ No Case Included✘ No Gigbag Included✘ Original Bridge / Vibrato Not Listed as Included✘ No Additional Accessories Included Condition Notes Good overall condition Noticeable cosmetic signs of previous use Black finish S-style hardtail bridge modification 6.34 lb actual weight No case or gigbag included Modification Overview S-Style Hardtail Bridge The most significant modification to this guitar is the replacement bridge. The factory Dead On '67 Baritone originally used Danelectro's unusual vibrato arrangement incorporating a rosewood saddle. This example now uses an S-style hardtail bridge. Potential practical differences include: No vibrato function Fixed bridge operation Individual-style saddle adjustment More conventional hardtail feel Different visual appearance from factory specification The guitar should therefore be considered a modified player's example rather than an originality-focused Dead On '67. Fair Deal Quality Control Assessment This pre-owned Danelectro has been assessed for general operation and playability. Checks include: Neck Lipstick pickup operation Bridge Lipstick pickup operation 3-way pickup selector Neck pickup volume Bridge pickup volume Neck pickup tone Bridge pickup tone Output jack Neck condition Rosewood fingerboard Frets Tuning machines Replacement hardtail bridge Saddles General hardware Overall playability Service / Setup Work All pre-owned guitars at Fair Deal Music are checked for general setup and playability before leaving the shop. Key areas assessed include: Action Neck relief Fret condition Intonation Tuning stability Pickup operation Electronics Bridge adjustment Hardware General playing feel Baritone guitars are particularly sensitive to changes in string gauge and tuning, so changing either may require a fresh setup and intonation adjustment. What Makes The Danelectro Dead On '67 Baritone Special? The Dead On '67 series was introduced as a modern recreation of ideas associated with Danelectro's late-1960s Dane D and Coral Hornet designs. Rather than simply stretching a conventional electric guitar, the Baritone version combines its longer scale with two Lipstick pickups and the quirky offset body styling that makes Danelectro instruments immediately recognisable. The result is particularly effective for low-register melody work, ambient textures, surf-inspired parts, alternative rock and layered studio arrangements. Key Features & Benefits Extended Baritone Scale The extended scale length allows the guitar to support substantially lower tunings than a standard 24.75" or 25.5" electric while retaining clearer string tension. This makes it particularly useful for: B-to-B tuning A-to-A tuning Low-register chord voicings Bass-like melodic parts Heavy rhythm textures Studio layering 24-Fret Neck The Dead On '67 Baritone provides 24 frets, giving a complete two-octave range per string. That additional range is particularly useful on a baritone because it helps balance the instrument's extended low register with plenty of upper-fret access. Maple Neck The bolt-on maple neck uses a C-style profile. Its combination of length and relatively flat fingerboard radius gives the instrument a distinctive feel compared with a conventional guitar. Rosewood Fingerboard The rosewood fingerboard has a relatively flat 14" radius, making it well suited to: Lower action Wide bends Slide Chord voicings Modern lead playing Dual Danelectro Lipstick Pickups The Dead On '67 Baritone uses two of Danelectro's distinctive Lipstick single-coil pickups. These pickups are known for a character that is: Bright Open Hollow-edged Clear Twangy Particularly articulate in low tunings Their relatively lean response helps prevent the extended low end of a baritone from becoming overly muddy. Middle Pickup Position Using both pickups together provides a particularly useful blended sound with strong clarity and a distinctive Danelectro character. Individual Volume & Tone Controls Each pickup has its own: Volume control Tone control This gives considerably more flexibility than a simple master volume/master tone arrangement. For example, the neck and bridge pickups can be set to different levels and tonal balances before switching between them. Lightweight Construction At only 6.34 lb, this individual guitar is exceptionally manageable for a long-scale instrument. The low weight makes it particularly attractive for: Extended rehearsals Live sets Studio use Players who dislike heavy guitars Hardtail Conversion While the Dead On '67 originally used a quirky Danelectro vibrato design, this guitar's hardtail conversion creates a much more conventional fixed-bridge setup. For players who do not need tremolo, this may provide a straightforward and familiar approach to bridge adjustment and tuning. However, it also means the guitar no longer represents the original factory hardware configuration. Comparison Against A Standard Electric Guitar A normal electric guitar typically uses a scale around 24.75"–25.5". The Dead On '67 Baritone's substantially longer scale is designed for lower tunings while maintaining useful tension and definition. Compared with simply down-tuning a conventional guitar, a baritone generally provides: Tighter low strings Better note separation More stable low tuning Greater harmonic content Clearer low-register chords Baritone Guitar vs Bass VI Although baritone guitars and Bass VI-style instruments overlap physically, their intended tunings differ. A baritone is generally tuned somewhere around B-to-B or A-to-A, while a Bass VI is normally tuned one octave below a standard guitar at E-to-E. The Dead On '67 sits firmly within baritone territory in its original intended setup, although players may experiment with different string gauges and tunings. Any major change in tuning should be accompanied by an appropriate setup. Who Is It For? Alternative players – The combination of baritone range and Lipstick pickups creates unusual textures that sit well in alternative arrangements. Studio guitarists – Excellent for doubling normal guitar parts an octave or interval lower. Ambient players – Low-register melodies work extremely well with delay, reverb and modulation. Surf-inspired musicians – The Lipstick pickups provide plenty of twang and clarity. Rock players – Lower tunings can add significant weight without requiring an extended-range seven-string. Songwriters – A baritone can inspire completely different chord shapes and arrangements from a conventional guitar. Suitable Genres & Applications Particularly well suited to: Alternative Indie Surf Ambient Post-rock Country Americana Garage rock Psychedelic rock Film and soundtrack work Studio layering Low-tuned rock Experimental music Singer-songwriter arrangements Technical Specifications Specification Details Product Type Baritone Electric Guitar Brand Danelectro Model Dead On '67 Baritone Finish Black Body Style Offset Solidbody Period Body Material Basswood Neck Material Maple Neck Construction Bolt-On Neck Profile C Shape Fingerboard Material Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 14" Number of Frets 24 Nut Material Aluminium Nut Width Approx. 1.75" Pickup Configuration SS Neck Pickup Danelectro Lipstick Single Coil Bridge Pickup Danelectro Lipstick Single Coil Electronics Passive Controls 2 Volume, 2 Tone Switching 3-Way Selector Current Bridge S-Style Hardtail – Replacement Factory Bridge Danelectro Vibrato with Rosewood Saddle Tuning Machines Vintage Kluson-Style Hardware Finish Nickel Weight 6.34 lb Included No Case or Gigbag Condition Pre-Owned, Good Scale Length Note Period specifications for the Dead On '67 Baritone are not entirely consistent across archived retailer material. Danelectro's original launch information listed the Baritone at approximately 29.75" scale, while contemporary measured reviews place the instrument around 748mm / 29.4". The important practical distinction is that this is a long-scale baritone instrument, substantially longer than a conventional electric guitar and designed specifically for lower tuning. Originality Note This guitar is not completely factory-original. The original Danelectro vibrato / rosewood bridge arrangement has been replaced by an S-style hardtail bridge. The original hardware has not been listed as included and should therefore not be assumed to accompany the guitar. Weight 6.34 lb The actual weight of this individual guitar is stated rather than using a generic catalogue figure. For a long-scale baritone, this is an especially manageable overall weight. Power Requirements None. The two Danelectro Lipstick pickups and traditional volume/tone controls are completely passive. No battery or external power supply is required. Fair Deal Music Verdict ★★★★★ 4/5 The Danelectro Dead On '67 Baritone in Black is an unusual and characterful instrument that offers something genuinely different from a standard electric guitar. Its long-scale neck, 24 frets and dual Lipstick pickups give it a low-register sound that remains bright, open and remarkably articulate, making it especially effective for alternative, ambient, surf-inspired and studio work. This particular example has been substantially changed through the installation of an S-style hardtail bridge in place of the original Danelectro vibrato assembly. That makes it less suitable for a buyer seeking factory originality, but potentially attractive to a player who prefers a fixed bridge. At just 6.34 lb, it is exceptionally lightweight for a baritone. Presented in Good Condition, with no case or gigbag included, this is best considered a distinctive modified player's instrument. Why Buy Pre-Owned From Fair Deal Music? Modified guitars should be described as the individual instruments they have become rather than simply represented using their original catalogue specifications. Every pre-owned guitar at Fair Deal Music is individually assessed, with significant modifications and missing original parts clearly identified. On this Danelectro, the replacement hardtail bridge, actual 6.34 lb weight and absence of a case are all stated clearly. Why Buy From Fair Deal Music? When you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987. Fair Deal Music is Birmingham's largest independent music store, combining a major showroom with nationwide ecommerce and decades of experience buying, selling and part-exchanging new and pre-owned musical equipment. When you buy from us, you benefit from: Family-run independent retailer established in 1987 Birmingham's largest independent music store 6,000+ Trustpilot reviews Expert musician-led advice Pre-owned instruments individually assessed Modifications clearly disclosed Clear condition grading Secure ordering Fast UK delivery Large Birmingham showroom Friendly support before and after purchase Trade In. Trade Up. Save More. Your existing gear could help towards the cost of this Danelectro. Fair Deal Music buys and part-exchanges guitars, basses, amplifiers, effects, keyboards and other musical equipment. Contact our team for a no-obligation valuation and find out what your existing equipment could be worth towards your next purchase. Frequently Asked Questions What condition is this Danelectro Dead On '67 Baritone in? It is presented in Good Condition, meaning it shows noticeable cosmetic wear consistent with previous use while remaining functional. What finish is it? It is finished in Black. Is this a normal-scale electric guitar? No. This is a long-scale baritone guitar designed specifically for lower tunings. How many frets does it have? It has 24 frets. What pickups does it use? It uses two Danelectro Lipstick single-coil pickups. What do Lipstick pickups sound like? They are typically bright, open and articulate with a distinctive hollow-edged twang that works particularly well with low baritone tunings. What controls does it have? Each pickup has its own volume and tone control, along with a 3-way pickup selector. Has this guitar been modified? Yes. Its original bridge and vibrato arrangement has been replaced. What bridge is currently fitted? It is fitted with an S-style hardtail bridge. Is the hardtail bridge original? No. It is an aftermarket modification. Does it still have the original vibrato? No original vibrato is listed as fitted or included. Is the original bridge included? It has not been listed as included, so it should not be assumed to accompany the guitar. Can the current bridge be used for tremolo effects? No. It is a fixed hardtail-style bridge. What is the neck made from? It uses a maple neck. What fingerboard does it have? Period specification uses a rosewood fingerboard. What is the fingerboard radius? The radius is approximately 14". What tuning should a baritone use? Baritone guitars are commonly tuned around B-to-B or A-to-A, although the exact tuning depends on string gauge and player preference. Can it be tuned like a normal guitar? Potentially, but the long scale and heavy baritone strings mean standard E-to-E guitar tuning may create inappropriate tension depending on the fitted strings. Any major tuning change should use a suitable string gauge and setup. How much does it weigh? This individual guitar weighs 6.34 lb. Does it require a battery? No. Its electronics are passive. Does it come with a case? No. No case or gigbag is included. Is it suitable for recording? Yes. Baritone guitars are particularly useful in the studio for adding low-register melody lines, doubling conventional guitar parts and creating additional arrangement depth. Can I request a video demo? Yes. Our Request a Video Demo service is ideal if you would like to see the bridge modification and individual cosmetic condition or hear the Lipstick pickups before purchasing. Can I part-exchange another guitar against it? Yes. Fair Deal Music considers trade-ins and part exchanges across a wide range of guitars and other musical equipment. Show more