Does anyone have one ? And if so, what is width of neck at the nut ? Thanks!

A guy that I work with bought one, when they first came out, about a year ago. He absolutely loves it.He has a bunch of killer strats, telecasters, and Gibsons, yet this is the axe that he plays the most. It's gotten great online reviews. Guitar Player Magazine gave it an "editor's pick" award.

Bob

While they may be very similar cosmetically, my guess, based upon my own experiences spending some time with other folks' Jay Tursers, having owned and played a few MIK Danos, that the well-reviewed Dano is in another class far as quality. I have actually played a similar but semi-hollow Dano '66 and was very impressed by the quality of construction, fret work and playability...and that was from off the wall at GC. The pu's sound great on the Dano also. The combination of a split-able dual lipstick humbucker in the bridge and a big single coil in the neck pretty much gives you about as much tonal flexibility you could want for everything from surf to hard rock. Truth be told, I'm actually interested in buying one of these new Dano's...just trying to decide which one: the '64 w/ Bigsby, Semi-hollow '66T w/ Wilkinson Trem, or the new '59XT w/ Wilkinson Trem, more traditional Dano semi-hollow Masonite body and slightly longer 25" scale (which is a steal at $499.99).

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GC,s got 15% off till 5/29 on the 64.. wrestling with demons over buying this or not!! 6 mo financing,, asked them for 36 mo,s but won,t do it on the 64...
(15% off = $679.15 instead of $799...)

Taigiguy,
"Looks like a Mosrite-wannabe. Does it sound like one?"

Well no - it most certainly does not sound like a Mosrite in any way, shape or form. It's kind of like TANG orange drink - it imitates real orange juice but doesn't even come close in taste.

A prominent SG101 member posted this model a ways back. I tried two of them at a local music shop (which still has them for sale by my last visit) and reported on the consistent quality - which was consistently bad. ex. The body was way too heavy for the cheapo neck. My opinion got a few SG101 members in a hissy-fit snit.

And - I stand by this with no apologies:
If Guitar Player Magazine gives it good reviews, the chances are pretty good that it's a piece of junk.

As always - my humble opinion posted on a forum that welcomes (I think) differing opinions.
J Mo'

JohnnyMosrite wrote:

Taigiguy,
"Looks like a Mosrite-wannabe. Does it sound like one?"

Well no - it most certainly does not sound like a Mosrite in any way, shape or form. It's kind of like TANG orange drink - it imitates real orange juice but doesn't even come close in taste.

A prominent SG101 member posted this model a ways back. I tried two of them at a local music shop (which still has them for sale by my last visit) and reported on the consistent quality - which was consistently bad. ex. The body was way too heavy for the cheapo neck. My opinion got a few SG101 members in a hissy-fit snit.

And - I stand by this with no apologies:
If Guitar Player Magazine gives it good reviews, the chances are pretty good that it's a piece of junk.

As always - my humble opinion posted on a forum that welcomes (I think) differing opinions.
J Mo'

So what's the point of designing a guitar to look like a Mosrite unless your purpose is to fool people into thinking that it's also going to sound like one? It just seems like a money-making scheme to me.

Taijiguy,
"So what's the point of designing a guitar to look like a Mosrite unless your purpose is to fool people into thinking that it's also going to sound like one? It just seems like a money-making scheme to me."

Well, yeah.. It is a money making scheme as is many capitalistic endeavors. Just make a "what passes for good enough" POOR Mosrite imitation at some Taiwanese or Indonesian etc. child labor sweat shop, market it at $750.00-$800.00 retail in the US - which is way beyond its (maybe) $350.00-$400.00 worth - and let the profits roll. Don't get me wrong, I strongly believe in capitalism - I use it everyday. But there is a downside to it with BEYOND CHEAP Crap - whether it's cars, tools, guitars - you name it.

It's a particular kind of dolt that goes thru life thinking he's getting a value bargain at a retail outlet setting. A prime example is Esteban guitars. Great to view it's Martin-esque looks - but it falls apart soon after you actually play one because it's little more than scrap wood.

It's also a particular intellect that puts his faith in some industry rag that advertises the product (they do that for ad money, by the way) and then does an "objective" (ahem!) review of it.

As stated, my actual testing of the guitar was at strong variance to Guitar Players assessment.
So it was my own personal test vs. Guitar Players... Hmmm.. Whose opinion counts there? Why mine, of course; primarily because it's my hard earned money involved. To all that actually like the guitar, more power to you - all types to make a world and happy pickings.

Isn't variety (in opinions) just great?

Always here to help
J Mo'

MonsterMash, Taijiguy,
If either or both of you are considering buying this cheapo Dano Mosrite wannabee guitar, why not consider getting a Hallmark?
(www.Hallmarkguitars.com).
The guitars are made in Korea but Bob Shade, the owner, has a tight reign on quality control. I've played many a Mosrite and I've played many of these Hallmarks. Bottom line - the Hallmarks play as well as a Mosrite or, in some cases, better and the sound is a damn site closer to a real Mosrite than this - in relative terms - piece of crap Dano copy.

A Hallmark will set you back a good $300.00-$400.00 more than the Dano but I think you get a case with it (You don't with the Dano copy)

I have no $$$ interest in Hallmark - I'm not an endorser, etc.
I just know a good playing, good sounding guitar when I pluck the strings and a Hallmark fills that bill in spades.

$300.00-$400.00 bucks isn't 300-400 cents these days.
So - save your pennies - buy yourself a quality axe and avoid the junk.

Hope this helps -
J Mo'

The Dano has a Mosrite body shape...certainly doesn't sound like a Mosrite.
If you are buying it because you think you are getting a Mosrite-alike that would be a mistake. A Hallmark will get you very close without the playability issues of a real Mosrite (playability issues for some, I'm sure there are folks who like the feel of a vintage Mosrite). That being said, I have to respectfully disagree with the new Dano's being junk. The '66 and '64 I played had very good fretwork, very clean workmanship, played really well and sounded good....but they are not Mosrites or even Hallmarks if you are looking for that. As decent as I think these Dano's are, IMO, $799.00 w/o a case or bag for the '64 is a little steep. The truly Dano-like '59XT at 499.99 plays as good and has just as good fit and finish is a deal. It can do surf/instro well but again does not sound like a Mosrite. Just my two cents for what it's worth.

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("MonsterMash, Taijiguy,
If either or both of you are considering buying this cheapo Dano Mosrite wannabee guitar, why not consider getting a Hallmark?
(www.Hallmarkguitars.com)")
Thanks for your input on this.. Price was a consideration, Not having heard any of these in person,thought the Dano was a good compromise..I,ll be checking out the Hallmarks ! Thanks!
Hey,, what do you think of the Jay Turser Mosman? (it,s even cheaper)
Great Video also!!!

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