Danelectro 58 Longhorn Bass Black Red
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Danelectro
58 Longhorn Bass Black Red
Product Info
Article Number:
609212
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
58 Longhorn Bass Black Red
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$768.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The 58 Longhorn is a real character bass, instantly recognizable and oozing vintage vibe. Its unique Lipstick pickups and shorter scale make it ideal for players chasing a retro growl for rockabilly, surf, or garage rock. It's a budget-friendly option with a lot of personality.
Product Description
- Danelectro 58 Longhorn Bass Black Red
- Electric Bass
- "Moonlight Delight Editon"
- Top with F-hole: Masonite
- Back: Masonite
- Poplar body frame and centre block
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Pao Ferro
- White dot fingerboard inlays
- Red binding
- Fingerboard radius: 356 mm (14")
- Scale: 756 mm (29.75")
- 24 frets
- Pickup: 2 x 59 Dano High Output Lipstick Single Coils
- 1 master volume control
- 1 master tone control
- Black die-cast potentiometer knobs
- 3-Way switch
- Traditional bridge with single pau ferro saddle
- Top colour: Black
- Back and sides: Black
PROS
- • Lipstick pickups deliver a uniquely gritty, vintage growl and character.
- • Pao Ferro fingerboard provides a snappy, articulate playing feel.
- • Bolt-on neck offers a comfortable, accessible action and easy adjustability.
- • Moonlight Delight finish is striking and visually distinctive.
CONS
- • Masonite body construction can feel less resonant than solid wood.
- • Shorter 29.75in scale may feel unusual for bassists accustomed to longer scales.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific vintage-inspired genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Masonite top & back, Poplar frame & centre block
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pao Ferro
Pickups
2 x 59 Dano High Output Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length
756 mm (29.75in)
Frets
24
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105 gauge)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 - 9.5 lbs (3.9 - 4.3 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's significantly different – the Danelectro's Lipstick pickups offer a more aggressive, mid-focused tone, lacking the P-Bass’s rounder, warmer low-end.
While not as robust as solid wood, Danelectro’s construction is surprisingly resilient; it’s more about the unique resonance than a structural weakness.
The shorter scale does require slightly more careful setup, but it's generally manageable and contributes to the bass's unique feel and tone.
