Description
What makes this bass special: First made in 1958, this sqwaky short scale bass is loved for its distinctive sound that can be heard on countless recordings over the decades. Venerated by such iconic players as John Entwistle, this gorgeous longhorn sports a pair of high output, high impedance lipstick pickups, 2 stacked volume/tone control sets & is finished in a classic copperburst. This particular model has been updated with a more intonatable bridge, however, the original simple bridge is included with the bass. Professionally set up by our luthier with fresh strings & low action, so it plays & sounds fantastic!
Cosmetic Condition: Great shape overall with some minor nicks, chips & surface scratches. All components are in perfect working condition.
Neck: Medium profile maple neck with cream side-dots. Beautiful rosewood fingerboard with pearloid dot inlays. 24 frets in great shape with no wear. "Coke bottle" headstock with vertical Danelectro logo. High quality Danelectro sealed back tuners with cream buttons in perfect working condition. 1 5/8" metal nut; 29 3/4" scale length. Neck is straight & plays great up & down the fretboard.
Body: Longhorn shape with a hollow plywood body. Masonite top & back with retro vinyl siding. The original, simple wooden bridge was upgraded to a more conventional style with adjustable saddles which makes for better intonation & playing experience. However, the original bridge is included with the bass & no extra screw holes were drilled. Single-ply, clear plastic pickguard is in great shape with no cracks. Bass weighs a delightful 5 lbs 12.2 oz. Lightweight yet tons of fun to play for hours on end.
Pickups: Two single coil "lipstick" pickups. Bridge - 3.608K ohms; Neck - 3.633K ohms. Dual volume & tone controls with concentric knobs. All electronics are in perfect working condition.
Case: Fender tweed gig bag is included - a bit rough around the edges, but serves its purpose well.
