Danelectro Sitar in Blue Flake

The Danelectro Sitar BF in Blue Metal Flake is pure late‑’60s psychedelia bottled up in a guitar-shaped package. It plays like a standard electric, but the moment you strike a chord, that buzzing, hypnotic shimmer takes you straight to classic records and swirling, Eastern‑flavored textures. It’s the kind of instrument that instantly changes the color of a track and makes you write a different song than you planned.

Features

This model takes the iconic Coral Sitar shape and pairs it with full-hollow, composite/plywood construction, so it feels lightweight and acoustically lively before you even plug in. The poplar body, bolt-on maple neck, and Pau Ferro fretboard with white dot inlays give it a familiar electric guitar feel under the hands, with 21 frets laid out on a comfortable 25.5" scale and a 1.65" nut width that makes bends, chords, and fast runs feel natural.

At the heart of the sound is the Gotoh Sitar bridge, based on the Vincent Bell “buzz bridge” concept that gives every note that unmistakable sitar-style sizzle. Three Alnico Lipstick single coils cover the bridge, neck, and mini-harp section, each with its own Volume and Tone control, so you can shape the main strings and sympathetic strings independently. Chrome hardware and the Blue Metal Flake finish pull the whole thing together visually—this one looks as wild as it sounds.

Played just like a regular electric guitar, it adds an extra dimension with 13 sympathetic drone strings on the mini-harp section, complete with their own pickup and controls. That means you can blend in just a hint of shimmer behind your lines or crank the drones for full-on mystical swirl. It’s a purpose-built vibe machine for players who want those classic electric sitar colors without changing their technique.

Tone

Plugged in, the main string pickups deliver that bright, wiry snap with a buzzing edge from the Gotoh Sitar bridge—perfect for those instantly recognizable lines and chords that cut through a mix with exotic overtones. There’s a sharp, vocal midrange bite that loves double-stops and melodic hooks, while the top end stays chiming and slightly gritty in a way that just begs you to pick a little harder.

Blend in the sympathetic drone strings and the sound blooms into a swirling, harmonically rich cloud. The mini-harp pickup adds a bed of resonant, ringing overtones that hang under your playing, turning simple riffs into cinematic, Eastern-tinged soundscapes. Whether you’re chasing those classic ‘60s electric sitar moments or adding a left-field texture to modern arrangements, this guitar-sitar hybrid brings a distinctive, instantly recognizable voice to your rig.

Specifications

• Brand: Danelectro
• Model: SITAR BF
• Coral Sitar shape
• Full-hollow body construction
• Composite/plywood construction
• Body wood: Poplar
• Neck: Bolt-on Maple
• Fretboard: Pau Ferro
• Fretboard inlays: White dots
• Frets: 21
• Scale length (main spec list): 25.5"
• Scale length (additional spec): 24.75"
• Nut width: 1.65"
• Bridge: Gotoh Sitar bridge
• Pickups: 3 Alnico Lipstick single coils (bridge, neck, and mini-harp)
• Controls: Volume and Tone control for each pickup
• Additional strings: 13 sympathetic drone strings (mini-harp section)
• Hardware: Chrome
• Finish/Color: Blue Metal Flake