Danelectro Dano Mano Just Released Includes Intonatable Bridge! 2026 - Maroon

Danelectro Dan O. Mano Maroon — New Danelectro Model

The Danelectro Dan O. Mano Maroon is a new model in Danelectro’s “Golden ’50s” reimagining of the brand’s classic design language, blending vintage Danelectro styling with a more aggressive, P90-driven tone Reverb+1.

Design & Build

• Body style: Semi-hollow with a centre block and double cutaway short horn 
• Headstock: Full-bell headstock (1954) for authentic Danelectro look 
• Bridge: Rosewood saddle bridge (1954) for warm, rounded highs Reverb.
• Tuners: Skate key tuners (1958) for vintage feel 
• Pickguard: Rare U3-style pickguard (1955) 
• Finish: Authentic 1950s-inspired maroon high-gloss, never before offered by Danelectro .
• Neck & fretboard: Maple neck, rosewood fretboard with white dot inlays 
• Scale length: 25" (635 mm) 

Electronics

• Pickups: Dual P90s — Halston single-coils, 20% hotter in the neck and 30% hotter in the bridge for more dynamics 
• Controls: 1 volume, 1 tone, 3-way switch 
• Bridge: Traditional rosewood saddle bridge 
• Strings: D’Addario EXL 110 

Sound & Playability

The Dan O. Mano trades Danelectro’s classic lipstick pickups for P90s, delivering thicker mids, more bite, and a punchier attack while keeping the lightweight feel and vintage character. The rosewood bridge smooths highs, making it versatile for clean tones and breakup 

Availability & Pricing

• Price: $599 
• Pre-order status: Now Available. In Stock

Why It Stands Out

The Dan O. Mano Maroon is part of Danelectro’s “A New Era” lineup, which fuses design elements from across the 1950s into a single model. It’s aimed at players who love Danelectro’s retro styling but want a more muscular, expressive tone.

If you’re after a vintage Danelectro look with P90 punch and maroon color, this is a standout option in the current Danelectro range.