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!
