Danelectro Dan 0. Cool Maroon

Essential Information About the Dan O. Cool Maroon Guitar

• 50s Retro-Futuristic Look: Shorthorn double cutaway body shape with a Maroon finish for immediate stage presence.


• Vintage-Typed Sound: 2 Lipstick pickups for bright, lively tones full of character.


• Effective Simplicity: a straightforward circuit with volume, tone, and a 3-position selector switch to easily switch between tonal ranges.


• 1954 Spirit: rosewood bridge inspired by 1954, with an adjustable bridge also included to optimize setup.

A "Fifties" Aesthetic Revisited for Today's Playing

The Dan O. Cool Maroon fits within a tradition of boldly designed guitars inspired by the 1950s, where shape, color, and details matter as much as the sound. Its Shorthorn double cutaway format reinforces this "retro" identity while offering a modern feel designed for comfort and access to the upper frets. The choice of a rosewood bridge inspired by 1954 and a Full Bell headstock further emphasizes this nod to the golden age of electric guitars, without sacrificing the reliability of a modern instrument.

Who Is the Dan O. Cool Maroon For?

Thanks to simple electronics and obvious ergonomics, this electric guitar is perfect for beginners seeking an expressive and easy-to-understand instrument, as well as intermediate players looking for a second guitar with a distinct character. The 25" / 635 mm scale length provides familiar string tension, comfortable for working on bends and maintaining chord precision. Style-wise, it excels in surf, garage, indie, rockabilly, blues, and alternative pop-anywhere you want bite, snap, and a sonic identity different from more classic configurations.

Lipstick Pickups: Brightness, Attack, and Vintage Grain

The heart of the Dan O. Cool Maroon's sound lies in its two Lipstick pickups. This type of pickup is known for delivering a very lively clear register: bright highs, airy mids, and a sharp attack ideal for highlighting pick playing, double-stops, and open chords. In the neck position, you generally get a rounder, singing tone, perfect for clean arpeggios and expressive melodic lines. In the bridge position, the attack becomes more incisive, with that "twang" that easily cuts through a mix. The middle position of the 3-position selector switch offers a versatile balance, appreciated for shimmering rhythms and slightly scooped tones.

The volume and tone controls allow quick fine-tuning of the response: opening the tone to maximize brightness and snap, or closing it to soften attacks and achieve a warmer sound. The double cutaway format facilitates access to the upper registers on its 21 frets, handy for vintage-style upper-neck licks and short solos. Finally, the 1954-inspired rosewood bridge contributes to the "old school" feel, while the included adjustable bridge offers a simple solution for more precise setup, especially regarding intonation.

Technical specifications

Left handed	No	Nbr of strings	6
Strings	Steel

Shape	Shorthorn	Tuners	Stage Key
Type	double cutaway	Pickups	2 Lipstick
Scale length	25" / 635 mm	Controls	1 volume, 1 tone
Number of frets	21	Selector switch	3 positions
Headstock	Full Bell	Pickguard	U3 Pickguard
Bridge	rosewood inspired by 1954	Finish	Maroon
Additional bridge	adjustable bridge included