Danelectro Dead On 58 Longhorn 4 String Bass

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Danelectro Dead On 58 Longhorn 4 String Bass

Some things are just too good to mess with...introducing the "Dead-On 58" reissue of the Danelectro Longhorn Bass. This baby features all the way cool retro appointments such as satin finishes, nickel hardware, aluminum nut, headstock adjustable truss-rods, original swivel rosewood bridges and souped-up "Lipstick" pickups. Sorry, case not included.

Model	Dead On Longhorn
Series	Dead On
Neck Wood	Maple
Fingerboard	Rosewood
Frets	24
Controls	Concentric Knobs (2 stacked volume/tone)
Bridge	Rosewood
Scale Length	other
Case Included	No
Pickguard	Yes
Body Color	Copper Burst
# of strings	4
Other Features	29 3/4" Scale

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4.0

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7/9/2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Classic Vibe, One of a Kind Tone

By Kevin

from Central Florida

Pros

Great sound
Light Weight
Short scale

Cons

No hard case available
Strap buttons were loose

Best Uses

30"scale great for chords
Awesome studio tone
Rockin' Blues

I play full-time with a blues/country "power trio" and wanted a bass with character and a little different tone than my gigging instruments. I went to my local Sam Ash store and played several medium- and short-scale instruments and the Dead On 58 Longhorn followed me home.

I was immediately drawn to the ultra-light weight and acoustic resonance of this bass. Plugged into a small bass amp, I was blown away by the woody, resonant tone and by the playability of the neck. I was disappointed that Danelectro doesn't offer a hard case, but didn't let it kill the deal. (I've since found that the bass fits in some aftermarket guitar cases and is roughly the same size as a Telecaster.)

I used this bass on a gig, with factory strings, through my 750 watt, 6x10" live rig and felt like I was driving a train. The Longhorn's pickups and electronics are unconventional, but workable, and I found that my preferred tone was with both volume and tone controls wide open.

I'm very pleased with this bass. It won't be replacing my Sting Ray or my Jazz, but it has a solid and musical sound of it's own. The short scale makes it a blast to play, and the light weight is an added benefit.

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Danelectro Dead On 58 Longhorn 4 String Bass
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for one year and labor for one year from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.

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