Danelectro Dan O. Mano Maroon
The Danelectro Dan O. Mano Maroon pairs a semi-hollow body with two high-output P90 pickups and straightforward controls. Its listed features make it a strong option for players seeking a distinctive electric guitar without a tremolo.
★★★★★ 4.5/5 · 2 buyer reviews · 5 min read · updated 2026-10-07 · Tested by Cal Whitaker
Danelectro Dan O. Mano Maroon: technical overview
The Danelectro Dan O. Mano Maroon is a semi-hollow electric guitar with a center block, a double cutaway, and short horns. Its listed finish is high-gloss maroon, described in the general specifications as red. The model is listed as available since June 2026, with item number 638832 and a listed price of 619. No currency is specified in the supplied details.
This review is based only on the provided product specifications. There are no customer reviews available, so there is no user feedback to report about playability, sound, reliability, or finish quality. The features below indicate the instrument's layout and materials, but they do not establish how it performs in a player's hands.
Body, neck, and fingerboard
The semi-hollow body includes a center block. That construction distinguishes it from a fully hollow guitar, but the supplied information does not give body dimensions, body materials, weight, or details about the block itself. The double-cutaway outline has short horns, a shape that provides access to the upper neck area, though the specifications do not describe how comfortable that access feels in practice.
The neck is maple and uses a bolt-on attachment. Its fingerboard is rosewood, with white dot inlays and 21 frets. The scale length is 635 mm, also given as 25 inches. Those figures define the basic neck layout, but no neck profile, fingerboard radius, fret size, or nut width is listed. The nut is aluminum.
The headstock is identified as a 1954 Full-Bell design. Tuning is handled by SKATE KEY machine heads, identified with 1958. The guitar also has chrome hardware. These names and dates describe the specified headstock and tuning-machine details; the product data does not provide information on tuning ratios or adjustment behavior.
Pickups and controls
The Dan O. Mano Maroon has two P90 Dano single-coil pickups. The pickup information names a Halston pickup that is 20% hotter, while the bridge pickup is 30% hotter. The stated purpose of the increased output is more dynamics. The specifications do not identify the measurement method behind those percentages, so they should be treated as manufacturer-provided comparisons rather than a complete description of output or tonal response.
Controls consist of one volume knob, one tone knob, and a three-way switch. This is a straightforward layout for selecting between the two pickups and adjusting the instrument's overall volume and tone. No additional switching options, coil configurations, or separate pickup controls are listed. Without listening tests or further technical data, it is not possible to make reliable claims about the guitar's tonal range, noise level, or suitability for a particular style.
Bridge, strings, and included accessories
The bridge is described as traditional and has a rosewood saddle. The specifications do not state whether the bridge offers individual saddle adjustment or provide details about intonation setup. The guitar is supplied with D'Addario EXL 110 strings. No tremolo is fitted, which keeps the listed bridge configuration free of a tremolo system.
Neither a case nor a gig bag is included. Buyers who need protection for transport should account for that separately. The sales unit is one guitar.
What the specifications establish
- Construction: Semi-hollow body with a center block and a bolt-on maple neck.
- Fingerboard: Rosewood, white dot inlays, and 21 frets.
- Scale: 635 mm, or 25 inches.
- Electronics: Two P90 Dano single-coil pickups, one volume control, one tone control, and a three-way switch.
- Hardware: Aluminum nut, traditional bridge with rosewood saddle, SKATE KEY machine heads, and chrome hardware.
- Finish and package: High-gloss maroon finish, no tremolo, and no case or gig bag included.
Buying considerations
The listed details make the Danelectro Dan O. Mano Maroon a defined option for shoppers seeking a semi-hollow guitar with P90-style single-coil pickups, a 25-inch scale, and a simple control scheme. The hotter pickup figures and center-block construction are notable specification points, but their practical effect cannot be confirmed from the data alone. There are no customer reviews available to fill that gap.
Before buying, confirm the currency and final price with the seller, since only the number 619 is provided here. It is also worth checking the instrument's weight, neck dimensions, setup, and warranty directly with the retailer, as none of those details appear in the supplied specifications.
Shipping and duties
The retailer ships from its warehouse in Germany. Prices are shown in US dollars and do not include import duties. Orders under roughly $800 usually clear US customs without duty; above that, a duty of a few percent may be collected on delivery. 30-day money-back and a 3-year warranty apply.
Scores by area
Where it shines, where it stumbles
What convinced me
- Two P90 pickups, with a hotter neck pickup and an even hotter bridge pickup for added output and dynamics.
- Semi-hollow body with a center block and double cutaway design.
- Rosewood fingerboard, aluminum nut, and traditional bridge with a rosewood saddle.
What bugged me
- No tremolo system, case, or gig bag is included.
- The controls are limited to one volume knob, one tone knob, and a three-way pickup selector.
Is it the right one for you?
Good pick if
A good fit for players interested in P90 pickup character, a semi-hollow body, and simple controls. Also worth considering for guitarists who want a fixed bridge and a distinctive Maroon finish.Look elsewhere if
Not a match for players who require a tremolo system or extensive onboard controls. Look elsewhere if an included case or gig bag is essential.Suggested level: Intermediate
Specifications
- Color
- Red
- Neck
- Maple
- Fretboard
- Rosewood
- Frets
- 21
- Scale
- 635 mm
- Pickup system
- P90, P90
- Tremolo
- No
- Including case
- No
- Incl. gigbag
- No
Up close
Watch and listen
Before you decide
Questions players ask
What pickups does the Danelectro Dan O. Mano Maroon have?
It has two P90 Dano single-coil pickups. The neck pickup is specified as 20% hotter, and the bridge pickup as 30% hotter.
Does this guitar have a tremolo?
No. The specifications list no tremolo system and describe a traditional bridge with a rosewood saddle.
What are the body and neck materials?
The guitar has a semi-hollow body with a center block. Its bolt-on neck is maple, and the fingerboard is rosewood.
What controls are included?
There is one volume control, one tone control, and a three-way pickup selector.
Is a case or gig bag included?
Neither a case nor a gig bag is included according to the supplied specifications.
The last word from the bench
The Dan O. Mano Maroon combines a maple neck, rosewood fingerboard, and semi-hollow body with a center block. Its two P90 pickups have increased output, while the simple control layout keeps operation direct. At a listed price of 619, it offers a focused feature set, but no case or gig bag is included. There are no customer reviews available to assess owner experience.
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