Danelectro Guitar amplification

Bought used but in nearly new condition on ebay for $190 including shipping. When I opened the box, I was stunned at the aesthetics of this guitar. The pictures didn't do it justice. Mine is very pretty with a slightly sparkling white finish and a dark band around the body, with a light maple neck and rosewood fretboard. Beyond the looks, the guitar is very light and comfortable to play--its sort of reverse strat body shape makes it easy to play sitting down or standing. Plus, the electronics and hardware on this Dano are top-notch. The lipstick pickups sound great, the tuners (Gotohs) keep it in tune very well; adjustable bridge. There's some interesting options with the tone--the knobs "pop up" and function as coil taps, I think. I haven't figured it all out quite yet, since I'm something of a beginner, but it's fun playing around with the sounds it creates. In short, a lot of guitar for the money! The one reservation I have about the guitar is its sturdiness. I wouldn't feel comfortable banging this guitar around, mainly because it has a bolt-on/screwed in neck and the body is made of some sort of reinforced composite (it's actually hollow) and I fear it might be somewhat brittle (so don't drop a dano, I guess!). It seems very well put together. No problems with any of the (very nice) electronics or hardware. The finish is perfect, the neck thin and strong. Despite the bolt-on neck, mine stays in tune very well. Again, the only reservation I have is its possible fragility. I love my guitar--it looks sweet, plays great, sounds awesome and uniquely Danelectro. The tones I get from this guitar are really neat. The bonus is that even when it's not plugged in it's pretty resonant for an electric. I'd recommend it over a similarly priced strat (aka Squier or similar). This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

This is a tiny 10 watt battery powered, solid state amplifier with a two inch speaker. It has a volume control, tone control, and gain control. For input there is a 1/4" standard guitar jack and there is also a headphone out which will disengage the speaker. For a battery a 9 volt is used, but there it can use a pretty standard power supply. There is also a belt clip, should you feel the need to attach it to your pants to take your rocking to the streets. UTILIZATION This thing isn't loud enough to start bringing down the walls, but for a personal sized practice amp the tone is pretty good. There is a decent amount of crunch that can be achieved with the gain up all the way, but don't expect tone shattering sustain for days. A guitar pedal could be put in between the guitar and the amplifier, but that would defeat the purpose of its portability for most situations. SOUNDS This amp was not designed for excellent tone. I wouldn't use it for recording, unless I wanted transistor radio type guitar tone, but I think I'd rather stick with my Mesa Boogie for the time being. Still, to show off in front of your friends, or to hide an amplifier away in a classroom (as I have) it serves its purpose. OVERALL OPINION This little amp has lasted longer than the Marshall micro amp that I had for a short time before it stopped functioning. Who knew that Danelectro quality would outlast Marshall? If this thing croaked, I'd replace it only if I thought I needed another portable practice amp. It's cheap and has been reliable so far. The only feature I wish it had would be a 1/8" input to hook up a CD or MP3 player to play in combination with the guitar.