Description
This is a hollow body, symmetrical double cutaway acoustic guitar made by Danelectro. This instrument has Danelectro’s classic Masonite front and back. It also features a blond wood grain pattern finish, white vinyl leather-like Tolex binding, a Coke-bottle headstock, a Brazilian rosewood bridge with a section of fret-wire across as a saddle, an aluminum tailpiece attached at the bottom of the front of the guitar with two screws, a rosewood fingerboard, a round sound hole intersected by a cutout where the optional lipstick tube style pickup can be placed, two metal stud covers on either side of the cutout, three metal stud covers where the controls for the pickups can be located, and two metal strap pins. The action is fast. This guitar is beautiful looking and playing. It is for collectors and players. It comes with an original hardshell case. (Please note this listing has been fully corrected & updated.)Description from VintageSilvertones.com
CONDITION:
This guitar is 100% original and in very good+ condition cosmetically. Overall, this Convertible is in great condition and super clean for 60+ year old guitar. The only issue is the tailpiece is just slightly shifted. So the high E string is slightly more towards the center of the fretboard closer to the body. And, two extra slots have been notched in the nut to compensate for the shift. But, it plays just fine as is.
TUNERS:
All original, opened back, two piece (3×2), three in-line tuners with white, plastic buttons are in proper working order.Description from VintageSilvertones.comiption from VintageSilvertones.com
NECK:
This guitar has a bolt-on neck with 21 frets, white plastic dot inlays, and a metal nut on a rosewood fingerboard with a 25″ scale. The action is fast. The back and headstock on the neck have a natural finish. The Coke-bottle headstock has a silk-screened vertical ‘Danelectro’ logo. Two metal rods are embedded into the neck to prevent warping.
PICKUPS:
The guitar is acoustic. You can attach lip-stick tube style pickups to the space provided. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
The Dimensions are:
Overall length: 38″Description from VintageSilvertones.com
Body width: 13.5″
Body thickness: 2.0″ with neck 2.3″Description from VintageSilvertones.com
Scale: 25″
Width of the nut: 1.65″ (depth 0.80″)
String height at 12th fret: 0.0689″Description from VintageSilvertones.com
Here’s the original description from the 1960 Danelectro catalog:
CONVERTIBLE
ACOUSTIC/ELECTRIC. As a non-electric, this model produces clear sustained tones. The special pickup kit may be added if and when desired, to convert to electric guitar. Simple installation. Predrilled holes have decorative inserts.
GUITAR WITHOUT PICKUP…Uses standard Danelectro neck. Fully adjustable bridge.
Blonde Model 5005…….$45
PICKUP KIT includes all controls and 10 ft. cord. Especially designed for Model 5005 guitar. Not for use with any other make or model.
Model 9010……..$20
GUITAR WITH PICKUP…Same as 5005 with Pickup 9010 completely assemble at the factory. May be used with or without amplification.
Blond Model 5015S…..$65
