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Danelectro Coral D3N12 Scorpion 12-String

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Unleash the full potential of your music with the Coral D3N12 Scorpion 12-String electric guitar, a masterpiece designed for discerning musicians who crave a distinctive sound and expansive range. Perfect for both studio recording and live performances, this 12-string configuration offers a rich, resonant tone that outshines standard 6-string models. The Scorpion’s unique extended range is ideal for those seeking to explore complex chord structures and intricate melodies.

Crafted with an ergonomic body design, the Scorpion ensures comfortable playability during long sessions, while its smooth neck profile allows for fast and fluid fretting. The guitar features dual high-output humbuckers, delivering powerful sound with clarity and precision. With a versatile 5-way pickup selector, you can easily navigate through a wide spectrum of tones to suit any genre, from shimmering cleans to heavy overdrive.

The Coral D3N12 Scorpion is equipped with a robust tremolo bridge system, providing stable tuning and expressive bending capabilities. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an adventurous beginner, this guitar invites you to expand your musical horizons and discover new sonic landscapes.

Key Features:

12-string configuration for expanded tonal possibilities
Dual high-output humbucker pickups
5-way pickup selector for versatile sound options
Ergonomic body design for comfortable playability
Smooth neck profile for fast fretting
Robust tremolo bridge system for stable tuning and expressive play

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Steve Howe

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Yes

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Howe can be seen playing a Danelectro D3N12 Scorpion in this photo of a performance by the band Yes.

Arto Lindsay

Singer, Guitarist

The Golden Palominos

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Seems to be his main electric guitar. Can be seen playing it in this picture, and many others.

George Kooymans

Singer, Guitarist

Golden Earring

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George started using a 3 pickup Danelectro/Coral Scorpion 12-string Guitar sometime towards the mid 1970's, It may have been under another brand name only availible outside the USA though. It's visible in the music video for "Instant Poetry" and probably used on the Switch album in 1975 as well. I have also seen Barry Hay (lead singer) use this guitar around that time as well.

This is an incredibly rare guitar and hard to find a good picture of online. What determined that this was a D3N12 scorpion is that it has no vibrato and three pickups, rather than the more common 2 pickup model hardtail, or the three pickup model with a vibrato.

Here's a picture of George with it in the 70's - http://iv1.lisimg.com/image/9693902/250full-george-kooymans.jpg

Barry Hay

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Golden Earring

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Here's Barry Hay playing "Ce Soir (Kill Me)" with golden Earring at Winterland 1975 live on a Danelectro/Coral Scorpion 12-string 3 pickup, similar to the one George Kooeymans has except this one is white. It may also be the same one or one of two Kooeymans has as Kooeymans plays a white one in the "Instant Poetry" video.

These are a rare 12-string model made by Danelectro and made in various configurations from 1967 to 1975 under the Danelectro and Coral names. Seems Golden Earring was using these from 1974 supporting Moontan to 1976 or so.