What Is The Lipstick Pickup Sound?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 15 ก.ค. 2024
- The Danelectro Lipstick pickup is one of the more quirky guitar pickups out there, but has a unique sound and story that inspired many of the great guitarists of the 60s and 70s. What is the lipstick pickup sound?
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Rhett... OMFG... I'm laughing here because I'm having flashbacks. My grandfather was Tony Manfredi, who worked for Danelctro in the late 60's designing necks and ultimately the famed Toilet Seat Danelectro guitars. All with lipstick pickups... I have fond memories of those masonite bodies and bolt-on necks with their whacky lipstick pickups, with three toilet seat guitars on the wall not far from the oscilloscope and Peterson strobe tuner. Thanks for bringing back those memories! Think I may have to throw a lipstick into one of my guitars... or recreate the toilet seat guitar for myself! Great job, as always!!
Requesting "What is the Goldfoil Sound?" next please Rhett. I'm aware there are a number of different varieties of foil pickups, with different sounds, but to me that just sounds like a prime excuse to add a few more guitars to your beautiful collection. Keep the great content coming, I'm a huge fan!
Great question
Not a player, just an audiophile. Really just enjoy soaking up the knowledge here. Thanks Rhett.
If your into TONE you should should check out some of the cheap guitars from Harley Benton , really good players when set up , you can do that yourself , plenty of tutorials out there . danelectro will be more expensive . Cheers
One note about the old lipstick magnets: they’re cylindrical, like a Tele or Strat magnet/polepiece but longer.
The magnets had to be wound just right ‘cuz the whole assembly is a real tight fit into the lipstick tubes. Danos were “cheap” guitars in many ways but the handwork put into making ‘em was high quality.
HA! My grandfather, Anthony Manfredi was responsible for some of that. He worked for them for some time. I think "value" might be the best way to describe them. He was pretty anal about the necks. But the bodies... that was another story. Go figure.
Danelectro guitars to this day are amazing value for what they cost
Danelectro pickup magnets are bar type, not cylindrical.
@@DanelectroGuru Yes, I checked in my Dano book and bar magnets they were. Then I realized you *wrote the book* so of course you’d know. ☺️
I’ve got a Vintage U1 and a modern shorthorn, and they are both easily my favorite guitars I’ve owned. Absolutely love the sound of them, even if I can’t really play.
Love this whole series, Rhett! Any plans to do a Jazzmaster or Rickenbacker episode?
You should check out 5 Watt World. He has a series like this, and he did Rickenbacker.
@@jasonremy1627 - Yea man.....Keith is awesome. Rhett gets more into the tone aspect of things, but Keith gives the most fascinating complete history. Keith did a "Dano" history, but Rhett is more focused on the Lipstick tone.
I’d love a Jazzmaster vid, favorite guitars
Be patient dang
THIS!
I was just wondering. When you’re hired for a studio session, how do you know what to bring? So they tell you the sound they want, or do you bring 4 guitars and a massive pedal board and a few amps so they can decide? What’s the process like in choosing the gear when going to a studio session?
I had the pleasure of visiting a couple of studios in Nashville about 15 years ago and they already had a lot of guitars and amps available. I dont/didn’t have anything near as nice as what Rhett has but I felt a little silly bringing my amp and pedals with me that first time.
I don’t have a ton of experience but every time I played somewhere in Nashville all I needed was my guitar
Best thing is to ask. If you can't ask, if it is a known artist listen to previous work. If you have no clue bring a guitar you can play well. At least you can practice till you gear up.
As someone who’s played, helped out at, and called many sessions over the years, I can say people def hire the player not the guitar. If it’s your session and you have a specific ask that you have seen / heard your player use and love (baritone for sure fits this example), they’ll probably be happy to accommodate. But most producers trust the person they’re calling to bring whatever flavor they think is best. As a player, maybe you like bringing several guitars and a ton of pedals, or maybe you like just showing up with a single option and letting the producer work magic. As a studio assistant I saw guys like Gerry Leonard show up with lots of awesome gear and I saw Nile Rodgers show up with nothing but his strat and plug straight into a mic pre. Also, most studios will have a selection of house guitars, effects and amps to try out on the day and that’s part of the fun and magic of playing a session in a studio, IMO
Reading your question, I recalled a great story I read probably 20- 30 years ago. Someone laid out the difference between a New York session guitarist and a California session guitarist.
The New Yorker brings one guitar, one case of pedals and takes the taxi to the studio. The Californian brings a bobtail truck with a dozen guitars, endless pedals, a half dozen amps and a roadie.
@@Derickbass that's funny, I don't care who ya are!
Twenty years ago my home was broken into, and my two Danos were stolen: a baritone and a Hodad electric with humbucker lipsticks and a Bigsby tremolo. Talk about bummed out. This is making me want to buy another Dano now. Love them.
Lipsticks are some of my favorite pickups. I'm glad you mentioned they have a "hifi" sound, cause that's the way I always thought of them. Full-range, not mid-hyped
I love the jam at the beginning of this video
Production on the intro track is rad af man great work
I got my Danelectro 59x12 yesterday and I'm blown away by this guitar!!! So well crafted and it sounds and plays beautifully for a 12-string guitar!!! The next one will be a Danelectro 6-string with two Lipstick pickups!!!
Your intro tracks as of late have been extra spectacular! Keep up the good work, love the channel! 👍
I always get excited when your vids start with you playing. There is something about your sound and style that resonates with my soul. Thank you!
mpactdesignmedia - Same here. It's more than just his super tasty playing. His chord progressions sit perfectly on my palette.
I was about to start watching this on my phone but as soon as I heard the intro, I instantly shot up to get my good headphones and went to my computer
I just recently got my Danelectro baritone, and it's stunning. As a lefty, I'm used to having not a lot of options, so the fact that I could get my hands on something so different is great. And it's such a different sound from anything else I own; I sometimes struggle with what to do with it, but it always sounds better than I expect.
"inspires you to play a little differently"
Isn't that the driver for all our gear explorations? Thanks for extending the journey, Rhett!
I've used lipstick tube pickups in Danelectro U52 & 12-string, Telecaster neck position, and in Charvel Surfcaster guitars. Low-output and well-defined, they stay crunchy, even in milk.
Shout out to Syd Barrett and Rick Miller (Southern Culture On The Skids) as a couple of my favorite players who've used them.
I have a Danelectro ‘59 12-string and a U2 reissue that I love. I’m a big fan of the sound of their guitars and their brand as a whole. The “food” pedals got me into effects in a big way and the Chicken Salad remains a favorite univibe pedal of mine these many long years later. Thanks for another great episode!
I’ve always loved the lipstick and fuzz sound and never knew that 😍😂 thanks for opening up my ears, Rhet!
When I think of lipstick pickups I always think Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Charlie guitar. My favourite of his, even over his Number One. I just love the white simplistic look with the lipstick pickups in them and the hula girl on the back
Me too Xealzy the tones he got when playing life without you live on that Charly strat, as soon as he hits that big bend at the start of the solo, it sends shivers down my spine everytime.
And like you i'd have the charly strat over any othe any say.
One strum of that baritone guitar and my heart cracked open
You did a good job of explaining the history and construction of the pickups. I'm seriously considering buying a guitar with them right now and you may have sold me.
I was lucky enough to get my hands on a vintage Danelectro a while back, you're absolutely right about its uniqueness. It is definitely one of my best recording guitars, and hands down my favourite for any open tuning. Also the build quality really doesn't feel cheap in any way, it's dead straight and functioning perfectly after being around for almost 65 years.
This is a highly informative, articulate, intelligent explanation of a pickup sound I’ve always loved but didn’t know much about. Thank you.
I’ve got an old Silvertone with a single lipstick pickup. It sounds great.
This is easily my fave intro you’ve done.
That tele sounds fucking incredible I want it lol
The first Dano I ever played was a 12 string. That jangle is so good- nice and full without ever getting muddy. If you don't already have a 12 string electric in your arsenal, you should check one out.
It would be sick to throw a lipstick in the middle on a jazzmaster with the 7 way Gilmour mod. I bet that bright chimey sound would be a great mix
In the 90s my buddy had a Charvel 12 string surfcaster with lipsticks. That thing sounded awesome! Great video as always!
I LOVE this series. Please continue kind sir!
i love the fact that it was litterally incased in a lipstic tube. such a funny and cool backstory :) they also look really cool :)
Thanks Rhett! I love my Danelectros, I have used them for many different situations. Enjoyed this, look forward to your history.
Love my Danelectro 12 string...Thanks for coming up with the word to describe the tone so well - "mid-scooped." That's exactly it.
ive had a Dan Electro for about 20 years i love it . the sound is great the feel of the neck is perfect and for recording its truly great for cutting through the mix . ive used it as my main gig axe for about 5 years ,
Great video, I gained a new appreciation for these pickups. Thank you!!
Was waiting for you to play Rumble, and you did! Thank you! Great tones and great playing, as always!
This is my favourite thing you have played. Was thinking about building a guitar with lipstick pickups just for the look. Definitely going to do it now.
I’ve been waiting for this
I have a Danelectro Nos59+ and absolutely love it. For the money I feel it is the best dollar value I spent on a guitar. I do play my PRS CE24 and Vela more often, but whenever I feel like a change the Dano really hits the mark.
Excellent video! I’m a big fan of lipsticks for years. I have a few Jerry Jones sitar’s, Baritone and Guitarlin and those pickups are perfect for finger style!
I really love the sound of these pickups ❤️💕
Thanks Rhett for contributing to one of my all time favourites! Always a pleasure to hear what you have to say. It would be very hard for me not to try and save my 90‘s baritone from a fire in my house. I think the wooden uncompensated bridge deserves to be featured, it is playing a big role in the incredibly warm yet so chimey sound of my Dan-E and I would recommend it to very owner of a Dan with metal bridge to try out wooden. Had the worn down wood on my Baritone replaced and adjusted by my fav guitar shop and it tunes astoundishly precise considering it has such a long scale with no separate bridge parts. And the warm baritone twanger fitted with a Capo in 5th resp. 7th fret (I prefer tuning ADGC, sometimes with drop G) is turned into the most effective cutting through everything indie trasher within seconds.
I love love love my Danelectros. I have a 12-string, a regular 6-string that I modded by adding the Danelectro sitar bridge, and a baritone. The baritone is particularly fun.
Cool video! Learned a lot, thanks!
*Great Sound*
Thanks for the video 🎬
Cheers!
That Creamsicle is a beauty and sounds fantastic. Looking to forward to hearing more.
Great episode Rhett!
Awesome video as always dude! Lipstick Pick ups are fire! Thanks for the video!
Great video Rhett. I just picked up the same model but in seafoam green. Great playability, unique tone, light and really adds to my small collection of guitars. Looking forward to your next video on Danelectro!
I've had a ’56 Pro since 2008 (Beato has a white one, mine's blue). Love it, and play it a lot. Love the lipstick pups! Great video.
I'm digging this, ty Rhett
Definitely great sounds and great played as well... Beato even plays Jazz with his Dano.
As a bassist, I grabbed a Danelectro 63 when I graduated high school to have a guitar to kick around. I absolutely love these things, and I ended up getting a baritone later on to match.
Hello Rhett ! Thats intro song is super sweet sounding man , great work . Love your creations ! 🤙
Inspired, thanks!
Great. Now I want one. What a cool sound!
I reckon this is the best video
on this subject -thanks 👍
Wow that intro! Sounds beautiful!
This is such a great channel!!!
That intro track is tight, and the orange sparkle looks amazing! Danos are just their own thing.
Love the sound of these in a baritone! Thanks for the tip!
That baritone with that tuning sounds awesome!
My first (only) electric guitar. Thanks for the awesome sounds.
Great video, Rhett!
I love my Charvel Surfcaster with the Lipstick since i bought it in 1994! Sounds soooo sweet with my Fender Twin Reverb, also sounded amazing with a Sovtek i used to play in my band many years ago. It is my favourite sound for sure.
Very cool. I like the different look of the lipstick pickup. Nice to hear what they can sound like since I have never heard them. AND I will now be looking at Danelectros.
I'm glad you made this episode! I have a custom made guitar built 20 years ago by Gil, an amazing luthier in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and we decided to use lipsticks on her. It's my main guitar since then. Low impedance pick ups are great, and lipsticks are a very good example of it. I'd say that about 70% of my recordings were done using lipsticks!
I love my Danelectro. And you're right, when I pick it up and start playing, its a different vibe.
Thank you for this insight, wonderful piece! I own a Jerry Jones Danelectro style but with 3 lipsticks. Wonderful for a slide. What a unique guitar to own and proud to own a guitar with these pickup styles.
Excellent tones! Great recording quality. I have a 90’s Dan-O DC-3 with Seymour Duncan lipstick replacements for Dan-O that they used to make, and a custom bridge. I changed the tuners to Gotoh 510 hap-m’s, the electronics, but the guitar had so much character before those mods. The mods made it more playable in pro situations and the pickups are supposed to be more like the originals. Such an amazingly versatile guitar. The treble pickup cuts like a knife, kind of low fi. Having a mid position pickup and 7 way switching gives me so many tonal variations. Each position sounds different depending on where you are picking, like more towards the neck or the bridge. The guitar has a hollow sound from the chambered body that can produce rich harmonic feedback on stage without much effort.
I love my danelectro dano pro. I usually use it with just a big muff and a crappy delay inside my vox ac 15 and that's a killer garage rock tone !
I have a matching set of Danelectro guitars with lipstick pickups, and one is a baritone guitar. I love the sound of lipsticks going through my Hiwatts.
Danelectros are awesome. Finally got one a few years back after wanting one for years.
That intro was sick!
Thanks for clearing that up for me on the telecaster definitely be swapping that out
I have a 1964 Danelectro 3022 bronze color. I like the lipstick pickups. They give you a sound that's hard to find in other pickups. Around 2.9 ohms. Middle position double that.
Thanks for the video.
Thank you for rocking an Atlanta Vintage Guitars T Shirt ....we get a lot of folks mention your video you did at the store !! At the Orlando Guitar Expo I had a guy come up to me and " Say it say it ....100 watts the Hard way !!! "
Great job!!!
Great video. I have a 12-string version of that guitar and love it. Totally unique.
Good Stuff Rhett!
This is wild. Enchanting.
Thanks Rhett, as always your vids are killing it. This vid on lipsticks really gave me some great ideas for a little guitar and a new player I'm modding a Tele for. She wants to one day shred, but she's just learning to play so I think I'll put a lipstick in the neck hole instead of a regular tele p.u.
Gives her a simple enough piece to learn on, but will allow her enough versatility of tone to progress tword her goal. Your vid, and showing what could be done with a l.s. was a huge factor in the decision to add a lipstick style p-I.
Rhett, I love your channel. But this was the best contribution.... the Lipstick pickup... Danelectros... in my opinion there cannot be enough praise for Nat Daniel. The sound of his guitars is outstanding because it is so percussive, natural and cool. I use it live and in the studio. I love it for clear pickings with a little nice reverb and sometimes delay with the neck pickup like E from eels does it so often. There is no better sound than this for an airy arrangement of your songs. It is so good to hear someone appreciating it as much as I do. So, thank you. I'd love to watch a whole episode on Danos. Greetings from Germany, Joe
THANKS FORA A BEAUTIFUL VIDEO FULL OF DIFRENTS SOUNDS AND SPECIAL TONE OF GUITAR. IM INTERESTED TO GET ONE DANELECTRO AND LEARN MORE ABOUT IT.
That's why I love my U1 Danelectro, it's a unique smooth trebly tone, wait til you try it with a slide..it has a great slide tone too!
Killer opening track, Rhett!
I now need to build one of my custom guitars with Lipstick pups. Thanks Rhett!
Thanks For Sharing 🎸 🎶
I love this series 😍
I have one on my strat in the middle position. I love combining it with regular strat single coils in parallel. Like you said...it increases high-end and reduces mids so i am using it for cleanish sounds.
I love my Danelectro Hodad. Those pickups indeed have a unique character.
I have a 2012 Fender special run strat that has three Seymour Duncan lipsticks. It’s very unique and I love that thing!
Would love to see a deep dive on these Jems! No joke, several of friends who have played my Dano has ended up with one or two themselves! Great playing and great content Rhett! Cheers!
I regret not buying one when they reissued them in the early 2000's.
They sound great!
Very cool. I want a Danelectro someday now. That would be awesome.
Great tune!
The fuzz tone is ridiculous! Good stuff Rhett
I love that sound.
Love those pickups!
I've got Joe Walsh's original single pickup Silvertone (or so I was told) and I need to give it more playing time. Thanks for posting this!