Danelectro Fifty Niner Jade Top

Danelectro Fifty Niner Jade Top review

The Danelectro Fifty Niner Jade Top is a semi-hollow electric guitar with a double-cutaway body, two lipstick-style single-coil pickups, and a distinctive Jade Green top. Its specification sheet points to a straightforward instrument with familiar controls and a 25-inch scale. One owner's field report adds a useful impression: the guitar felt very lightweight, had a neck profile they liked, and sounded great to them. That is a positive individual experience, rather than a claim that every player will hear or feel the same thing.

Available since March 2024, the guitar has an item number of 587653 and a listed price of 485. No currency is specified in the supplied information. The package does not include a hard case or gig bag, so buyers should account for that when planning storage and transport.

Body construction and finish

The body uses a poplar frame and center block, with a spruce top and a Masonite back. The top includes an F-hole, giving the semi-hollow construction a visible feature as well as a clear visual distinction from a solid-body design. The double-cutaway shape provides access to both sides of the upper neck area, while the top binding frames the Jade Green finish.

The sides and back are finished in Chocolate Black, creating a two-tone appearance against the green top. The owner who shared feedback described the guitar as stunning. That reaction is subjective, but the contrasting colors and bound top give the model a specific look rather than a plain, uniform finish.

Its reported light weight may appeal to players who prefer less shoulder load during a long practice session or standing set. The specifications do not list a weight, so there is no exact figure to compare with other guitars. Anyone for whom weight is a deciding factor should try the instrument in person or ask a retailer for the weight of the specific unit.

Neck, scale, and playing feel

The bolt-on maple neck has a C-shaped profile and a rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays. Its 635 mm scale, also listed as 25 inches, sits between the shorter scale lengths found on some guitars and the longer scale lengths common on others. Scale length can affect string tension and reach, but the final feel also depends on string gauge, setup, and personal preference.

The fingerboard radius is 355.6 mm, or 14 inches, and the neck has 21 frets. This is a relatively flat radius by common electric-guitar standards, though the specifications alone cannot establish whether it will suit a particular player's preferred action or chord shapes. The owner's favorable comment about the neck profile is a useful sign for anyone considering the C shape, but it should not be treated as a substitute for trying it firsthand.

Pickups and controls

Danelectro equips the Fifty Niner with two 59 Dano 50s lipstick single-coil pickups. The control layout is intentionally simple: one master volume, one master tone, and a three-way pickup selector. Silver die-cast knobs complete the control hardware. This arrangement makes it easy to move between the pickup selections and adjust overall level or tone without navigating a more involved switching system.

The owner report says the guitar sounds great, but offers no specific details about an amplifier, playing style, or preferred pickup setting. The available information also does not include output measurements or a detailed tonal description. A fair expectation is therefore limited to the supplied pickup and control design: two single coils, selectable through a three-way switch, with shared volume and tone controls. Players should audition it with their own amp and effects to judge the sound that matters to them.

Bridge and practical details

A wraparound bridge keeps the hardware layout simple, and the guitar has no tremolo. Players who want a vibrato arm will need to look elsewhere. For players who prefer a fixed bridge, the absence of a tremolo is a direct match for that preference. The specifications do not provide details about individual saddle adjustment or setup, so those points are best checked with the retailer or a guitar technician.

Verdict

The Danelectro Fifty Niner Jade Top brings together a semi-hollow body, a spruce top, a maple C-profile neck, and two lipstick single-coil pickups in a visually distinctive package. Its 25-inch scale, 21 frets, and uncomplicated controls make the layout easy to understand on paper. The available owner feedback is especially encouraging on the two areas that are hard to judge from specifications alone: the guitar's light feel and the player's enjoyment of its neck and sound.

There are practical limits to consider. The listed price is 485, with no currency stated, and neither a case nor a gig bag is included. The tonal report is brief, and no instrument weight is provided. Still, for a player drawn to the Jade Green and Chocolate Black finish, semi-hollow construction, and lipstick pickup setup, this model has a clear identity. Try it in person if possible, particularly to confirm the neck feel, weight, and sound through your preferred rig.