This 1960s Danelectro Convertible is a wonderfully quirky and highly musical vintage instrument that captures everything players love about classic Danelectro design: lightweight comfort, simple construction, and tons of personality. The Convertible is especially beloved for its unique hollow, almost acoustic-like voice, making it a favorite for songwriting, recording, and roots-oriented playing where character matters more than brute force.

This example is as clean as they come.  It's pretty stunning, actually.  The neck finish is there in full, almost as shiny as it was when it was new.  The frets show very light wear.  Everything is original and it all works perfectly.  If you're looking for a Convertible - this is the one!

The single lipstick-style pickup delivers clear, woody tones with a fast attack and an airy, open quality that sits beautifully in a mix. Strummed chords have a dry, percussive snap, while single notes are articulate and expressive, with a slightly lo-fi charm that records exceptionally well. The hollow body adds resonance and warmth, giving the guitar a voice that bridges the gap between electric and acoustic textures. The neck is comfortable and inviting, encouraging long, relaxed playing sessions and rewarding a light, dynamic touch.

As with all instruments at Mahar’s Vintage Guitars, it has been fully inspected, photographed accurately, and professionally evaluated to ensure it plays its absolute best.

Mahar's Vintage Guitars is a brick-and-mortar and web-based retailer. We are happy to talk with you before you make a purchase.   Please reach out if you feel so inclined! We cross market our items here and on our own site, so items are subject to sale elsewhere at any time (however we will never cancel a sale if it happens here first). See our profile here, our Google reviews as well as our 100% positive Reverb feedback. Also, Reverb limits us to only 25 pictures of our items. There is a good chance we have more. Contact us if you’d like to see them.

No sales tax for direct sale customers outside California. Reverb sales are always taxed.

Excerpts from real online end-user reviews:
“The Convertible is a recording secret weapon.” – The Gear Page
“Nothing else sounds quite like a Danelectro.” – Harmony Central
“Perfect for roots, folk, and indie textures.” – Reddit r/Guitar
“Lightweight, resonant, and full of character.” – TDPRI
“A true cult classic.” – Ultimate Guitar

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SPECS:

• Color: Natural
• Weight: 5lbs 7.5oz
• Top: Masonite Wood Grain
• Body: Masonite Wood Grain w/ Poplar Frame
• Neck: Poplar
• Fretboard: Stained Maple? Rosewood?
• Inlays: White Dot
• Frets: Original
• Fret Count: 21
• Nut: Original Aluminum
• Nut width: 1-3/4"
• Radius: 16"
• Scale: 25"
• Neck thickness at 1st Fret: .812k
• Neck thickness at 12th Fret: .885"
• Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
• Overall Length: 38-3/8"
• Lower bout: 13-1/4"
• Waist: 8"
• Upper bout: 10-3/4"
• Body depth/thickness outside edge: 2-1/16"
• String gauge: 10-46
• Hardware Color: Nickel
• Pickup/Brand: LipStick single coil
• Pickup Reading: 3.48k
• Original?: Yes
• Bridge: Original, Pau Ferro? Stained Maple?
• Tuners: Original
• Knobs: Original
• Pots/Codes: Original
• Case: Modern Hard Case
• Notes: 

Shipping policy:

There are multiple shipping cost options for purchases made on our site.  Select Ground, 3 Day, 2 Day, or Next Day Air Saver.  For Reverb purchases, there is one cost option for Eastern states - customers from any state that is more than a 3 day UPS ground shipment from our shop will get their shipment via UPS 3 day air.  Otherwise, ground shipping will be used.  Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions.  If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to .  Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.