Shortscale bass with semi-hollow Masonite body and lipstick pickups
Four-string ShortscaleBass with semi-hollow body with f-hole
Authentic reissue of the Longhorn Bass from 1958
High-gloss black finish with all-round band made of textured foil
Bolt-on construction with 29.75" short scale scale (756 mm)
Poplar body frame and center block
Masonite top and back
Quadruple bolt-on maple neck
24-fret fingerboard made of pau ferro with Dot inlays
C-neck profile
One Danelectro High Output Lipstick pickup in neck position
One Danelectro High Output lipstick pickup in bridge position
Passive electrics with separate volume and tone double pots for each pickup
Traditional bridge with pau ferro string rests
Vintage-style tuners
Authentic reissue of the Longhorn Bass from 1958
The Danelectro 58 Longhorn Bass F-Hole Hot Black is a faithful reissue of the iconic short-scale bass first introduced in 1958, celebrated for its unmistakable retro design and authentic vintgae vibe. To deliver its signature low-end thump, Danelectro sticks to tradition woth its classic Masonite body construction and a lipstick pickup that offers a surprisingly powerful output. With a short 29.75" scale length and a slim neck profile, the '58 Longhorn provides exceptionally smooth playability – even in the upper registers. True to its roots, the bass also features vintage-style hardware, inlcuding compact guitar-style tuners and a hardtail bridge with Pau Ferro saddle inlays, rounding out the instrument's period-correct charm and performance.
Authentic vintage feeling: The Danelectro 58 Longhorn Bass impresses with its traditional semi-hollow construction, lipstick pickups and first-class playing characteristics.
The distinctive cutaways of the Masonite-built body allow easy access to the high positions of the bolt-on maple neck.
Authentic construction
Beneath its classic high-gloss black finish, the '58 Longhorn Bass features the signature Danelectro construction that plays a key role in shaping its distincitve vintage tone. Alongside its short 29.75" (756 mm) scale length, the bass sports a lightweight semi-hollow Masonite body, delivering resonant low-end character with classic flair. The uniquely sculpted double cutaways and a slim C-profile maple neck with a bolt-on four screw design ensure easy access all the way up to the 24th fret of the smootth Pau Ferro fretboard – making high-register playing just as comfortable as the low.
Lipstick pickups with their own volume and tone controls promise vintage sounds full of character.
Lipstick pickup and stacked pots
Two classic lipstick pickups – a signature feature of the Danelectro legacy – deliver the distinctive electric tone of the '58 Longhorn Bass Black. When played through a bass amp, the instrument produces a warm, full-bodied sound with a rich low-end foundation and surprisingly clear, articulate highs, all while responding sensitively to dynamic playing styles. Tone shaping is handled via Danelectro's iconic stacked control knobs for each pickup: the lower disc controls volume, while the upper white pointer adjusts the treble response. allowing players to fine-tune their sound with ease.
The "Coke Bottle" headstock of the Longhorn Bass carries small vintage-style tuners for precise and stable tuning.
Vintage-style hardware
Last but not least, Danelectro equips the '58 Longhorn BassBlack with classic vintage style hardware. A traditional hardtail bridge with pau ferro string saddle supports the bass's bold tonal character and sustain. At the headstock, a steel saddle on the distinctive narrow "Coke Bottle" headstock ensures smooth string alignment, leading into vintage-style tuners with small winged buttons for stable and precise tuning.
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