Danelectro Coral Sitar – The Legendary Electric Sitar Guitar
Bring a touch of the exotic to your sound with the Danelectro Coral Sitar, a faithful reissue of the iconic 1960s electric sitar that shaped psychedelic rock and beyond. Designed to capture the shimmering, drone-like resonance of a traditional sitar while maintaining the feel of an electric guitar, the Coral Sitar opens up a world of creative expression for modern players.
Whether you’re chasing the vintage tones of the Beatles, the Byrds, and Electric Prunes — or crafting ambient textures, cinematic soundscapes, or world-inspired riffs — this instrument delivers unmistakable tone and endless inspiration.
Key Features
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Authentic Sitar Resonance – Built-in “buzz bridge” mimics the sitar’s distinctive sympathetic string vibration.
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Guitar-Like Playability – Standard six-string neck allows instant familiarity for any guitarist.
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Sympathetic Drone Strings – 13 additional strings create natural harmonics and lush overtones.
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Lipstick Pickups – Classic Danelectro sparkle and clarity with vintage warmth.
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Semi-Hollow Construction – Light, resonant body that enhances sustain and tonal depth.
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Retro Aesthetics – Iconic double-cutaway body, vibrant finish, and unmistakable 60s vibe.
Why Guitarists Love the Danelectro Coral Sitar
The Coral Sitar isn’t just a novelty instrument — it’s a sonic secret weapon. From psychedelic leads to ambient layers and pop hooks, it gives you tones that stand out in any mix. Artists, session players, and producers worldwide use it to add depth and intrigue to their sound.
Perfect for:
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Psychedelic, indie, and alternative rock
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Soundtrack and cinematic scoring
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Pop and R&B textures
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Studio experimentation and layering
Add Exotic Vibe to Your Sound
From shimmering drones to psychedelic leads, the Danelectro Coral Sitar is the perfect fusion of retro tone and modern playability. Its unmistakable timbre has appeared on countless classic and contemporary records — and now it can be part of yours.
Tech Specs
Body
- Coral Sitar shape
- Full-hollow body construction
- Composite/plywood construction
Neck
- Scale length: 24.75”
- Neck Shape: C
- Nut: 1.69” Graphite
- Neck Joint: Bolt-on
- Neck Wood: Maple with double acting trussrod
Fingerboard
- Fretboard: Pau Ferro
- Fretboard radius: 14”
- Number of frets: 21
Electronics
- 3 single Lipstick® bridge, neck, and mini-harp pickup
- Volume and Tone control for each pickup
Hardware
- Bridge: Gotoh Sitar Bridge
- Tuners: 6 on a side
- Hardware: Chrome
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