--- product_id: 664025416 title: "39 Inch Electric Guitar, DST-550 Solid Double-cut Poplar Body Electric Guitar for Intermediate & Pro Players, 7 Tone-switching Options & Tremolo Bridge, Bonus Bag, Ice Blue" brand: "donner" price: "AED 1760" currency: AED in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Donner" url: https://www.desertcart.ae/products/664025416-39-inch-electric-guitar-dst-550-solid-double-cut-poplar store_origin: AE region: United Arab Emirates --- # 39-inch solid poplar body 1:18 locking tuners 7 tone-switching options 39 Inch Electric Guitar, DST-550 Solid Double-cut Poplar Body Electric Guitar for Intermediate & Pro Players, 7 Tone-switching Options & Tremolo Bridge, Bonus Bag, Ice Blue **Brand:** donner **Price:** AED 1760 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎸 Own the Stage, Command the Sound — The Donner DST-550 is Your Ultimate Sonic Weapon ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 39 Inch Electric Guitar, DST-550 Solid Double-cut Poplar Body Electric Guitar for Intermediate & Pro Players, 7 Tone-switching Options & Tremolo Bridge, Bonus Bag, Ice Blue by donner - **How much does it cost?** AED 1760 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ae](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/664025416-39-inch-electric-guitar-dst-550-solid-double-cut-poplar) ## Best For - donner enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted donner brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ready-to-Go with Premium Gig Bag:** 600D waterproof nylon Oxford bag ensures your guitar travels safely and in style—because your gear deserves the best. - • **Rock-solid Carbonized Maple Neck:** Engineered for ultimate stability and durability with a 15-degree high-pressure process—no more tuning headaches. - • **Comfort Meets Tone with Poplar Body:** Double-cut design crafted from aged poplar delivers rich tonal depth and ergonomic playability for marathon jam sessions. - • **Versatile 7-Tone ThunderForge Pickups:** Seamlessly switch between classic single-coil clarity and powerful humbucker growl to own every genre. - • **Precision Tremolo Bridge & Locking Tuners:** Two-point locking tremolo and fully enclosed 1:18 tuners keep your sound tight and your strings in check. ## Overview The Donner DST-550 is a 39-inch solid double-cut electric guitar featuring a carbonized Canadian maple neck for enhanced stability, a premium aged poplar body designed for tonal richness and comfort, and a versatile 7-tone switching system with ThunderForge pickups. Equipped with a two-point locking tremolo bridge and high-stability 1:18 locking tuners, it offers precise tuning and dynamic playability. Ideal for intermediate to pro players, it comes with a durable waterproof gig bag, making it a reliable companion for both practice and performance. ## Description Buy Donner 39 Inch Electric Guitar, DST-550 Solid Double-cut Poplar Body Electric Guitar for Intermediate & Pro Players, 7 Tone-switching Options & Tremolo Bridge, Bonus Bag, Ice Blue: Straps - desertcart.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Well Donner, I'm Surprised... - I've been playing guitar 45 years and have owned dozens of guitars and amps. Back in the 70s a $35 electric guitar was practically unplayable. Recently I set up a Squier strat for a friend and it ended up being as good as an Am Std. So I took the plunge with the DST 550. Out of the box I was pretty surprised at the overall look and quality. 7 lbs, balanced no neck dive, nice C shape carve. I was able to get VERY low action with no issues, and it didn't require shimming the neck. Within hours I dug in and put some vintage wind Alnico 5 single coils in for a huge tone upgrade. The pots are those tiny ones so eventually I'll replace those along with the humbucker. It was wired strange as the bucker read 14k or 8k split, but the middle and neck pickups were reading wacky numbers. The new ones I installed are reading 6k middle and 7.2k neck. So it has lots of quack at the in between settings now. A great project guitar for a long time player gigging guitarist, or a beginner just as it is. Review: Fantastic guitar but get your tools out. - The good. 5.0 Thick light body. 4.5 Fit and finish is beautiful and spotless with the exception of one small scratch where the heel attaches to the body. 5.0 Locking tuners 5.0 Tremolo 5.0 Neck is thin and awesome! Since this is actually an Ibanez knockoff, that's understandable. 4.5 The humbucker pickup is the best pickup I've ever played. The harmonics are better than than the Pearly Gates, and the Fred! I don't know what Donner did but damn! The single coils are ok. The bad. 3.0 Fret sprout, Yikes! Gonna file that down! 4.0 Fret rock, four upper frets have a slight rock. The rest are perfect. About 5 minutes of filing will fix that. 3.0 Double winding the locking tuners. Now why did yall have to do that? Now I gotta change the strings out! Summary. This is a damn good guitar. In fact it is better than any Fender Stratocaster I ever played period, including all the expensive models out there. However, work needs to be done. If you're not good with tools, you may need to pass on this one, wait..learn how to set up a guitar or you'll never have a good one. If you are a pro, grab one of these for your gigs, and leave your expensive strats at home. That humbucker though. Wow! Ok, after all the filing and general setup, my conclusion is that this is the perfect affordable guitar. What would make this the "perfect" guitar? Medium Jumbo frets. That's right! Going back to the Thunderforge humbucker, you can turn the gain all the way up (I have a Peavey triple xxx) and it's still articulate, and not noisy. Go find another pickup that can do that. The natural harmonics are better than any pickups I ever owned. ## Features - 【Carbonized Maple Neck】 Made from carbonized Canadian maple, the C-shaped neck undergoes a 15-degree high-pressure process to resist environmental impacts, ensuring maximum stability and durability. - 【Premium Poplar Body with Enhanced Comfort】Crafted from aged poplar with strict moisture control for stability, DST-550 features a unique double-cut design that enhances tonal richness across all frequencies. This special body contour not only improves sound quality but also elevates player comfort, allowing for effortless playability and ensuring no discomfort during long sessions. - 【7-Tone Selection System with ThunderForge Pickups】 An independent toggle switch allows easy access to 7 tone options. In single-coil mode, it delivers a classic sound with exceptional clarity. DST-550 features DONNER's ThunderForge pickups, with a switchable humbucker and two single coils. It also includes a two-point locking tremolo for versatile playing, seamlessly transitioning from classic, blues to modern high-gain. - 【Brand new string locking system】High-stability 1:18 fully enclosed locking tuners minimize tuning issues and greatly enhance string-changing efficiency. Your DST-550 becomes a reliable companion for your daily practice or performances. - 【Gig bag】 Comes with a 600D waterproof nylon Oxford guitar bag, providing reliable and sturdy protection for the guitar. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0D8127594 | | Back Material Type | poplar | | Best Sellers Rank | #13,171 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #38 in Solid Body Electric Guitars | | Body Material | Poplar | | Body Material Type | Poplar | | Brand | Donner | | Brand Name | Donner | | Color | Ice Blue | | Connector Type | 1/4" (6.35mm) audio jack | | Customer Reviews | 3.9 out of 5 stars 60 Reviews | | Fretboard Material Type | maple | | Guitar Bridge System | Tremolo | | Guitar Pickup Configuration | combination | | Hand Orientation | Right | | Included Components | Guitar bag | | Instrument | Guitar | | Instrument Size | 38 inches | | Manufacturer | DONNER | | Manufacturer Part Number | EC6924 | | Material Type | Poplar Wood | | Model Name | DST-550 | | Model Number | DST-550 | | Neck Material Type | Maple | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Strings | 6 | | String Material Type | nickle steel | | Top Material Type | Poplar Wood | | Warranty Description | 1 year manufacturer. | ## Product Details - **Back Material Type:** poplar - **Body Material:** Poplar - **Brand:** Donner - **Color:** Ice Blue - **Fretboard Material Type:** maple - **Guitar Pickup Configuration:** combination - **Hand Orientation:** Right - **Neck Material Type:** Maple - **String Material Type:** nickle steel - **Top Material Type:** Poplar Wood ## Images ![39 Inch Electric Guitar, DST-550 Solid Double-cut Poplar Body Electric Guitar for Intermediate & Pro Players, 7 Tone-switching Options & Tremolo Bridge, Bonus Bag, Ice Blue - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71t7H4qh-1L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Color, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well Donner, I'm Surprised... *by W***W on January 25, 2026* I've been playing guitar 45 years and have owned dozens of guitars and amps. Back in the 70s a $35 electric guitar was practically unplayable. Recently I set up a Squier strat for a friend and it ended up being as good as an Am Std. So I took the plunge with the DST 550. Out of the box I was pretty surprised at the overall look and quality. 7 lbs, balanced no neck dive, nice C shape carve. I was able to get VERY low action with no issues, and it didn't require shimming the neck. Within hours I dug in and put some vintage wind Alnico 5 single coils in for a huge tone upgrade. The pots are those tiny ones so eventually I'll replace those along with the humbucker. It was wired strange as the bucker read 14k or 8k split, but the middle and neck pickups were reading wacky numbers. The new ones I installed are reading 6k middle and 7.2k neck. So it has lots of quack at the in between settings now. A great project guitar for a long time player gigging guitarist, or a beginner just as it is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic guitar but get your tools out. *by B***Y on November 28, 2025* The good. 5.0 Thick light body. 4.5 Fit and finish is beautiful and spotless with the exception of one small scratch where the heel attaches to the body. 5.0 Locking tuners 5.0 Tremolo 5.0 Neck is thin and awesome! Since this is actually an Ibanez knockoff, that's understandable. 4.5 The humbucker pickup is the best pickup I've ever played. The harmonics are better than than the Pearly Gates, and the Fred! I don't know what Donner did but damn! The single coils are ok. The bad. 3.0 Fret sprout, Yikes! Gonna file that down! 4.0 Fret rock, four upper frets have a slight rock. The rest are perfect. About 5 minutes of filing will fix that. 3.0 Double winding the locking tuners. Now why did yall have to do that? Now I gotta change the strings out! Summary. This is a damn good guitar. In fact it is better than any Fender Stratocaster I ever played period, including all the expensive models out there. However, work needs to be done. If you're not good with tools, you may need to pass on this one, wait..learn how to set up a guitar or you'll never have a good one. If you are a pro, grab one of these for your gigs, and leave your expensive strats at home. That humbucker though. Wow! Ok, after all the filing and general setup, my conclusion is that this is the perfect affordable guitar. What would make this the "perfect" guitar? Medium Jumbo frets. That's right! Going back to the Thunderforge humbucker, you can turn the gain all the way up (I have a Peavey triple xxx) and it's still articulate, and not noisy. Go find another pickup that can do that. The natural harmonics are better than any pickups I ever owned. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Purchase way above its weight class! *by M***S on July 29, 2026* Bought this one for my father and he told me to write this. In his words, he is very impressed with this guitar. The neck is really smooth and easy to handle and the locking tuners keep it perfectly in tune even when using the tremolo bar. The HSS pickup setup gives a ton of tonal variety from clean blues to heavier rock sounds. It arrived safely packaged and only needed a minor tuning adjustment. Absolutely worth the money for anyone looking for a premium feel on a budget. ## Frequently Bought Together - Donner 39 Inch Electric Guitar, DST-550 Solid Double-cut Poplar Body Electric Guitar for Intermediate & Pro Players, 7 Tone-switching Options & Tremolo Bridge, Bonus Bag, Ice Blue - New bee Guitar Cable 10ft Electric Instrument Bass AMP Cord for Electric Mandolin, Pro Audio (Right Angle to Straight, Black) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.ae/products/664025416-39-inch-electric-guitar-dst-550-solid-double-cut-poplar](https://www.desertcart.ae/products/664025416-39-inch-electric-guitar-dst-550-solid-double-cut-poplar) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Arab Emirates* *Store origin: AE* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*