Danelectro Dan 0. Cool Green

Essential Information About the Dan O. Cool Green Guitar

• Retro-futuristic look: an aesthetic inspired by the 1950s, with a green finish full of personality.


• Modern playing comfort: Shorthorn double cutaway design for easy access to the high frets.


• Two Lipstick pickups: a clear, lively, and expressive tone, ideal for sharp "vintage" sounds.


• Effective simplicity: 1 volume, 1 tone, and a 3-position selector switch for straightforward sound control.

A "1954" Spirit Revisited: Vintage DNA Serving a Modern Guitar

The Dan O. Cool Green relies on a timeless formula: an iconic design, stage-oriented ergonomics, and an immediately recognizable sonic character. With its Shorthorn double cutaway silhouette, "Full Bell" headstock, and details inspired by 1954 (notably the bridge style), it clearly evokes the golden age of electric guitars while remaining perfectly contemporary. The result is a guitar that doesn't try to overdo it but asserts a strong identity, both visually and musically.

For Which Guitarist? An Intuitive Electric for Rhythm Playing, Riffs, and Melodies

Thanks to its deliberately simple electronics and direct playability, the Dan O. Cool Green is aimed equally at beginners seeking an inspiring guitar and intermediate guitarists looking for a second, characterful instrument. Its double cutaway design facilitates playing across the entire neck, convenient for high-register licks, melodic parts, and effortless solos.

In terms of styles, it excels whenever character and texture are sought: pop, rock, indie, garage, surf, funk, and even more lo-fi textures. Crisp clean tones, punchy rhythms, and vintage crunches are part of its natural playground.

Sound: The Character of Lipstick Pickups, Between Clarity, Brightness, and Vintage Bite

Equipped with 2 Lipstick pickups, the Dan O. Cool Green offers a sonic signature known for its definition and jangle (bright, airy, and very clear). The neck pickup emphasizes rounder, singing tones, ideal for expressive arpeggios or melodic lines. The bridge pickup delivers more attack and bite, perfect for punchy rhythms, incisive riffs, and edgier sounds.

The 3-position selector switch allows instant switching between tones (neck, bridge, combination), while the volume and tone controls help fine-tune the balance: opening the tone for maximum brightness and presence, or slightly rolling it off to smooth the upper spectrum and soften the attack. It's a simple but very musical electronics setup that invites playing with dynamics and right-hand nuances.

Finally, the "1954 style" rosewood bridge design contributes to the overall feel: soft attack, organic response, and an aesthetic that reinforces the instrument's vintage vibe. The inclusion of an adjustable bridge adds flexibility for those wanting to fine-tune the setup to their playing style.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To enjoy it immediately, plan for a good quality 6.35 mm instrument jack cable and a set of electric guitar strings (gauge according to your preference). A tuner (pedal or clip-on) is also a simple ally to keep impeccable tuning daily.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbrs of frets	21
Strings	Steel	Color	Green
Nbr of strings	6	Colours	British Racing Green

Type	electric guitar	Additional bridge included	adjustable bridge
Shape	Shorthorn	Tuners	Stage Key
Configuration	double cutaway	Pickguard	U3 Pickguard
Finish	Green	Pickups	2 Lipstick pickups
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Controls	volume, tone
Number of frets	21	Selector	3-position switch
Headstock	Full Bell	Model	Dan O. Cool
Bridge	1954-inspired rosewood