Danelectro Hodad Electric Guitar Metallic Red Finish

Danelectro Hodad Electric Guitar Metallic Red Finish

In 1999 the Hodad guitar was the first modern Danelectro not to revisit the past original Nat Daniel designs. The Hodad was a new Danelectro model that looked like it borrowed its body shape from Mosrite (used by The Ventures back in the 60’s) an equally eccentric American guitar maker. It has a retro “surf guitar” look and sported a Dano branded Bigsby tail piece. Production for these was done in Korea (not China like some of the others).

Made in limited numbers from 1999 to 2001 they were originally sold as “The Ultimate Surf Guitar.” The Hodad were also offered in a 12-string and a bass model. The ones sporting the “D” branded Bigsby are more rare.

Danelectro also used the name “Hodad” for some of their small battery powered amps. Danoelectro reissued the Hodad 6 string (without Bigsby) in 2012.

Interestingly, “Hodad” is actually a slang word that actually means a nonsurfer who frequents surfing beaches and pretends to be a surfer or a person that is a very poor surfer. A bit of Danelectro naming humor? Pretty different and unique Dano for sure. Well I don’t surf, but love surf music…

Description & Specs 

Summary

Finish: Metallic Red

Neck Material: Maple

Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st Fret 0.82  12th Fret  0.89

Nut Width: 1.64 inches

Electronics: Original though neck pickup does NOT work. The wires from the pickup were completely cut off (Four Lipstick Tube style pickups (with original formula 50's style Alnico magnet) wired like 2 humbuckers)

Hardware: Original (Danelectro tremolo tailpiece & adjustable bridge with roller saddles. Chrome hardware; Gotoh Tuners)

Weight: 6lbs 15oz

Modifications / Repairs: The neck pickup does not work. Previous owner cut the wires of the neck pickup and they now are too short to reconnect.

Case Details: None

Cosmetic Condition: Light scratches and fret wear. Light paint chip and dings on the neck.

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International Shipping:

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