Flake news: Danelectro debuts the Metalflake-finished ‘59M NOS+
60th anniversary flagship also features lightweight Masonite construction, enhanced lipstick pickups

Danelectro has introduced the ‘59M NOS+ electric guitar in fresh Red and Orange Metalflake finishes, celebrating the flagship model‘s 60th anniversary.
In addition to the new all-over finish (matching headstock sparkle included), the new model sports NOS+ lipstick pickups for “enhanced highs, punchier mids and solid lows.”
Other features include a short-horn double-cutaway lightweight Masonite body, Coke-bottle headstock and fully adjustable recessed bridge.
There’s also a white "seal" shaped designed scratchplate, dual-concentric volume and tone controls and a three-way selector switch.
The ‘59M NOS+ Metalflake is available for $499 at Danelectro, and follows the recent launch of the Ice Gray-finished ‘64XT.
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