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Eternal "Darlene" E-Type

Eternal "Darlene" E-Type

£2,800.00Price

One pickup and a sassy attitude...

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Meet "Darlene" – a stripped-back, no-nonsense E-Type that proves one great pickup is all you really need.

With her lightweight ash body, white blonde nitro finish, and classic top-loading bridge, Darlene is all about raw tone, vintage feel, and maximum resonance. But don’t be fooled by the minimalism — this guitar is loaded with character, thanks to our hand-wound Timeless '56 pickup and modified wiring, offering a surprisingly versatile tonal palette from a single coil.

 

Body & Finish

Crafted from two-piece lightweight ash, Darlene delivers a snappy, articulate response and airy resonance that enhances clarity and dynamics.

Finished in aged white blonde nitrocellulose, the body features subtle checking, authentic wear marks, and the broken-in feel of a well-loved mid-’50s classic.

 

Neck & Playability

The one-piece maple neck is shaped into a comfortable soft V profile, ideal for both rhythm work and expressive leads.

Key features include:

  • Vintage-correct black dot markers
  • Rolled fingerboard edges for comfort
  • 7.25" vintage radius
  • 6100 jumbo frets – modern ease without sacrificing vintage charm
  • Aged, worn tinted lacquer for a silky, broken-in feel

 

Pickup & Electronics

At the heart of Darlene is our hand-wound Timeless '56 bridge pickup, voiced to capture the essence of mid-’50s tone: bright, dynamic, and full of bite.

"Eldred Mod" 3-Way Switching:

  • Position 1: Pickup with volume only – tone bypassed for raw output
  • Position 2: Standard volume + tone control
  • Position 3: Fixed capacitor “cocked wah” preset – perfect for chewy leads and rhythm

 

Hardware & Components

Darlene features a top-loading ashtray bridge with three knurled steel saddles as found on many mid-'50s models. The hand-cut bone nut enhances resonance and clarity.

Premium hardware includes:

  • Gotoh vintage repro tuners (split-post)
  • CTS 250k brass collar pots
  • Orange Drop capacitors
  • CRL 3-way switch
  • Cloth-covered hook-up wire
  • Switchcraft output jack in an electrosocket mount

 

Full Specifications

  • Model: Eternal “Darlene” T-Type
  • Body: Two-piece lightweight ash
  • Neck: One-piece maple, soft-V profile
  • Neck Dimensions: 22.7mm at 1st fret to 24.3mm at 12th fret
  • Radius: 7.25”
  • Number of frets: 21
  • Fret size: Jescar FW57110 Jumbo Frets
  • Nut Width: 42mm
  • Finish: Aged nitro (white blonde body, worn tinted neck)
  • Pickguard: One-ply aged white
  • Pickup: Eternal Timeless '56 (bridge only)
  • Wiring: Eldred Mod Esquire
  • Bridge: Top-loading ashtray, 3 knurled steel saddles
  • Tuners: Gotoh vintage split-post
  • Nut: Hand-cut bone
  • Strings: Ernie Ball Slinky 10–46
  • Weight: 6 lbs 11 oz
  • Case: Vintage-style hard case included

“Darlene” is for players who crave the resonance, clarity, and tactile response of a truly great mid-’50s T-Type — built with vintage-correct details and modern playability in mind. Honest, expressive, and full of sass!

 

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