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Sweetwater
4.5 (12)
$849.00
Reverb
$2,100.00 2 available Used
Thomann
4.3 (17)
$879.00 $869.00 $10.00 · All time low

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Description

Introducing the Coral Sitar, a legendary instrument that carries the soul of the iconic Danelectro Sitar from the 1960s. This meticulously reissued sitar is a feast for both the eyes and ears with its exotic sounds and striking red crackle finish. This instrument doesn't just play music, it takes you on a journey filled with vibrant and hypnotizing melodies that have inspired countless hits.

The Coral Sitar is not just about the sounds; it is designed for comfort and ease of use. With a standard 6-string guitar tuning, it is easy and fun to play for musicians familiar with traditional guitars. This sitar thrives on innovation and experimentation, a true reflection of the era from which it originates. It is not just a musical instrument but a piece of history that adds an authentic and unique flavor to your music.

Key Features:

  • Meticulous reissue of the famous Danelectro Sitar from the 1960s
  • Features a set of 3 single-coil lipstick pickups (bridge, neck, and mini-harp) with individual volume and tone controls for a wide range of sound customization
  • Equipped with Pickup Blend control for added versatility
  • Comes fitted with a Gotoh Sitar bridge
  • Features a bolt-on maple neck with a comfortable C profile
  • Pau ferro fingerboard with 21 frets for a smooth playing experience
  • Standard 24.75-inch scale length
  • Comes with reliable die-cast tuners
  • Includes a dual-action truss rod.
Gitarrenhacks Georg Maier

Gitarrenhacks Georg Maier

Danelectro Coral Sitar into VOX AC30

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Danelectro Coral Sitar into VOX AC30

Gitarrenhacks Georg Maier

Gitarrenhacks Georg Maier

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Danelectro Electric Sitar Guitar - Demo & Review - Coral Sitar Guitar Reissue

Darren Lock Music

Darren Lock Music

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Coral Sitar from 1968 presented by Vintage Guitar Oldenburg and Tobias Hoffmann.

Vintage Guitar Oldenburg

Vintage Guitar Oldenburg

Video thumbnail for Coral Sitar, made by Danelectro (1968) played by Brad Allen Williams by Retrofret Vintage Guitars

Coral Sitar, made by Danelectro (1968) played by Brad Allen Williams

Retrofret Vintage Guitars

Retrofret Vintage Guitars

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Coral Sitar.

Features and functionality

  • The Ravish Sitar pedal by Electro Harmonix replicates sitar sounds and is recommended for budget-conscious musicians seeking practicality.

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  • Acoustic-electric sitars remain elusive, prompting users to consider mic setups for recording acoustic sitars instead.

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Comparisons

  • Danelectro's Baby Sitar model is frequently compared to traditional sitars for its accessible sound, although it's noted for limited online availability.

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  • Coral sitar guitars, including Vincent Bell models, are often compared to traditional sitars, with vintage models being pricier due to their unique sound and historical value.

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  • Users note that the sitar’s resonating strings create a multi-instrument illusion, distinguishing it from instruments like the veena which lack these strings.

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Use cases and applications

  • Musicians seeking exotic sounds without complex setups often consider electric sitars or pedals for simplified playability.

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  • Owners suggest sitar guitars for blending sitar-like tones in Western musical settings, particularly when jamming with electric guitar and drums.

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  • Sitar guitars are favored for sampling in electronic music, offering a distinct timbre that complements synths and other electronic elements.

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Value and pricing

  • Danelectro Baby Sitars are priced around $500, with availability fluctuations noted at major retailers like Guitar Center and Reverb.

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See how John Frusciante uses Coral Sitar

John Frusciante

Guitarist

Red Hot Chili Peppers

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In this 1990 Interview, the interviewer asks "I was looking at your record collection, I was wondering where the Hendrix records are." and at 0:05 before Frusciante pulls out a large stack of Hendrix records we can breifly see him move aside what appears to be a Coral Electric Sitar.

See how Jimi Hendrix uses Coral Sitar

Jimi Hendrix

Guitarist

The Jimi Hendrix Experience

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In this July/August 2014, article from Collectible Guitar covers the history a rare, one-off Left-Handed Coral Electric Sitar said to have been made for Jimi Hendrix by Danelectro founder Nat Daniel.

The article states that Vincent Bell (the Electric Sitar's designer) claimed that Hendrix owned two Right-Handed Sitars that he would flip over and string Lefty (one of which was later played onstage by Peter Frampton), with Bell & Daniel later designing a custom Left-Handed model for Hendrix.

See how Eric Clapton uses Coral Sitar

Eric Clapton

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Eric Clapton said that he has "..Experimented with this sitar.." and that it has "..a great sound.". He also remarked that he finds it difficult to part with this instrument. Lee Dickson recalls that Pete Townshend borrowed this guitar from Eric for a couple of years.

See how Kirk Hammett uses Coral Sitar

Kirk Hammett

Guitarist

Metallica

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He's playing coral sitar in this photo.

See how Paul McCartney uses Coral Sitar

Paul McCartney

Bassist, Singer

The Beatles

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Sir paul and the other fab 4 have a sitar in the beginging of Tomorrow Kever Knows.

See how Steve Vai uses Coral Sitar

Steve Vai

Guitarist

Whitesnake

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On Vai's official website, listed amongst his guitar collection, we can see a Jerry Jones electric Sitar, the page reads:

JERRY JONES CHORAL SITAR

Type: MISC 6 STR

Status: IN POSESSION

SV number: SV 116

Pet name: Angel Hair

Year: later 80's

Serial: 1088

Receive date: [N/A]

Comments:

"Frank Zappa had a choral Sitar but I think it was a different brand. I used it quite a bit while I was with him, specifically on “What’s New in Blatimore" and “The Theme to the Third Movement of Sinister Footware." I kept the guitar for a while and could have probably held onto it indefinately but after Frank passed away it felt weird to have it without the family knowing as Frank never conciously said “You keep it”. So I informed Dweezil and he said I could return it. While I had it it started to teribbly chip for some reason. I can’t imagine it was anything I had done to it because I just had it in the case. I decided to buy a new one whcih was alot for me to purchase, I think it was around $500 or so. I have used this choral sitar on virtually every record I ever made with the exception of Flex and Leftovers. I continue to use it. Recently on “The Moon and I”, “Stairway to Heaven” with MJB, etc."

-Vai.com

See how Robert Smith uses Coral Sitar

Robert Smith

Singer, Guitarist

The Cure

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This article from the June 1996 issue of Sound On Sound magazine lists the Coral Sitar as being among Robert's instruments during the recording of their album Wild Mood Swings.

See how Joe Satriani uses Coral Sitar

Joe Satriani

Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Used on "Lords of Karma", as stated in this February 1, 2017 Music Radar interview.

“That's a Coral sitar - a vintage one that I borrowed from a guy named Ratdog at Subway Guitars in Berkeley, California - playing those opening chords. We recorded it direct and then just applied a really cool mic pre and stuff like that to it."

See how Frank Zappa uses Coral Sitar

Frank Zappa

Singer, Guitarist

The Plastic Ono Band

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In this interview from Guitar Player Magazine available on website Jawaka Wiki, Zappa talks about his guitar collection

Relaxed and an exteriorly unemotional man, Zappa is a humorous and informative talker with many oblique and entertaining views. We began by talking about his guitar collection. I have several different kinds of acoustical guitars, and they all have different sounds and different modifications. I have a fretless and a Coral sitar which has been modified and various other guitars which all do special kinds of feedback and things like that.

See how Tom Petty uses Coral Sitar

Tom Petty

Guitarist, Singer

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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At 7:07 tom pettys guitar tec shows his coral sitar and explains that tom uses it for the song dont come around here no more

See how Andy Summers uses Coral Sitar

Andy Summers

Guitarist

The Police

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Andy Summers is shown using a Coral Sitar in a photo from his official website.

See how Buddy Guy uses Coral Sitar

Buddy Guy

Singer, Guitarist

Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes

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Verified via YouTube

As explained by Buddy Guy's guitar tech in the Rig Rundown source video, he uses a Coral Sitar now and then.

Used With

Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Coral Sitar, it is most commonly used with the following gear.

Gibson SG
Gibson SG Solid Body Electric Guitars
2
Fender Precision Bass
Fender Precision Bass Electric Basses
2
Martin D-28
Martin D-28 Steel-string Acoustic Guitars
1
RMI Lark
RMI Lark Organs
1
ARP Pro Soloist
ARP Pro Soloist Synthesizers
1
Wurlitzer 200A
Wurlitzer 200A Vintage & Electric Pianos
1
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay Delay Effects Pedals
1
Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster
Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster Solid Body Electric Guitars
1

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A new for 2025, boutique take on the Coral Sitar, based off of Eastwood's Breadwinner Guitar.

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