Danelectro Convertible Model Acoustic-Electric Guitar (1960), made in Neptune, NJ, formica with vinyl siding finish, masonite and pine body, poplar neck with rosewood fingerboard, original black alligator chipboard case.

A nice example of the classic 1960's roundhole hollowbody Danelectro with a fully hollow body, single lipstick tube pickup in a round soundhole, formica top and back finish and vinyl siding. The neck is the standard Danelectro style with a vertical logo and openback Waverly strip tuners. Intended to be used with or without a pickup (hence the name) the Convertible guitars have more body response than any other Nathan Daniel design, and actually are a fairly functional acoustic guitar. These were the most basic Danelectro guitar offered (original list price with the pickup was $65.00) but have proved enduringly popular with a unique tone all their own, both plugged and unplugged. A few years back renowned singer/songwriter J.J. Cale was been seen using a Convertible extensively, inspiring new interest in this unusual Danelectro creation.
 
Overall length is 38 1/2 in. (97.8 cm.), 13 1/16 in. (33.2 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 in. (635 mm.). Width of nut is 1 11/16 in. (43 mm.). All original, only minor wear, some dirt on the vinyl sidine but overall a clean example. A little typical sink to the top under the bridge (practically inevitable on this model) but better than many, this remains a very good player and a super example of an early Convertible, complete with the original black SSC. Excellent Condition.