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Description

A Danelectro U2 fitted with a resonator cone and a transducer pickup, this is a custom job and a guy in London does them.

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Danelectro resodan U2 custom.

Features and functionality

  • The resonator U2 variant is praised for its setup in open E, ideal for slide playing.

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  • The Resodan's design involves adding a resonator dish to an electric base, an uncommon customization that distinguishes it from traditional resonator guitars.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Some owners replaced stock bridges with Schaller roller bridges and upgraded to hotter GFS lipstick pickups for enhanced performance.

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  • Julian Mullen in Reading, UK, is noted for converting Danelectro U2 reissues into electric resonators, a unique aftermarket modification.

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Setup and maintenance

  • There can be issues with the resonator cone pickup coming loose, requiring attention during string changes.

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User experience

  • Many owners appreciate the unique tones and visual appeal, often likening them to Cubist art influences.

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  • Owners emphasize the rarity and exclusivity of the Resodan U2 due to its unique luthier customization and historical significance in performances.

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Use cases and applications

  • Danelectro guitars, including the U2, are known for their jangly, clean tones, making them suitable for open chords and jangly riffs.

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  • The Resodan U2's electric-to-resonator conversion is integral to achieving Hozier's distinctive sound, blending electric and resonator characteristics.

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mark_griffiths35

Danelectro Resodan Conversion Alan Ashworth Transducer U2 56

I built 6 Resodan Danelectro Conversions between 2007 - 2014 & the one played by Hozier looks to be one of those guitars.

I've just come across the now New model from Danelectro so its quite nice to see their input into the resonator conversion too.

Original conversions were done by Holiday Music so i cant take any credit for the first conversions but having read up on the original conversions in Guitarist magazine a very long time ago i decided to do the same. See the link below. http://www.julianmullenguitars.co.uk/Resodan.htm

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See how Hozier uses Danelectro resodan U2 custom

Hozier

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In this video Hozier is clearly seen playing a very rare Danelectro Resonator guitar.

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