Danelectro 58 Longhorn Bass Red Hot

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Danelectro 58 Longhorn Bass Red Hot

Danelectro

58 Longhorn Bass Red Hot

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 585329
Model: 58 Longhorn Bass Red Hot
Price: $768.90

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The Longhorn is a quirky, characterful bass – instantly recognizable and surprisingly fun to play. Those Lipstick pickups give you a real snarling growl perfect for garage rock, punk, and anything needing a bit of attitude. It’s a great option for players who want a vintage vibe and a unique voice without taking themselves too seriously.

Product Description

  • Danelectro 58 Longhorn Bass Red Hot
  • Electric Bass
  • Top: Masonite with F-hole
  • Back: Masonite
  • Poplar body frame and centre block
  • Bolt-on neck: Maple
  • Fingerboard: Pau Ferro
  • Fingerboard inlays: white dot
  • Fingerboard radius: 356 mm (14")
  • Scale: 756 mm (29.75")
  • Top binding
  • 24 Frets
  • Pickup: 2 x 59 Dano High Output Lipstick single coils
  • Master volume
  • Master tone
  • Black die-cast potentiometer knobs
  • 3-Way switch
  • Traditional bridge with single Pau Ferro saddle
  • Colour: Red and black (sides and back)
  • Suitable replacement strings: Short Scale by D'Addario
  • Fender and GHS
PROS
  • • Lipstick pickups deliver a uniquely gritty, vintage-voiced tone.
  • • Maple neck provides comfortable playability and stable tuning.
  • • Pau Ferro fingerboard offers a smooth, snappy feel under the fingers.
  • • The distinctive Longhorn body shape is eye-catching and surprisingly ergonomic.
CONS
  • • Masonite construction, while iconic, isn't as resonant as solid wood.
  • • Short scale length limits low-end extension and versatility for some.
  • • Bolt-on neck design may lack the sustain of a set-neck construction.

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Key Features

Body Material Masonite top & back with Poplar frame/center block
Neck Material Maple
Fingerboard Pau Ferro
Pickups 2 x 59 Dano High Output Lipstick single coils
Scale Length 756 mm (29.75")
Frets 24
Strings Short Scale (D'Addario, Fender, GHS compatible)
Weight Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.9 kg)

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Frequently Asked Questions

It's significantly different – the Dano’s Lipstick pickups offer a more aggressive, mid-focused tone with a distinctive grit, lacking the P-Bass’s smooth, round low-end.
While not as robust as solid wood, the Longhorn is surprisingly resilient when handled with care. Avoid extreme impacts, but normal gigging shouldn't be an issue.
It primarily blends the pickups, offering a wider range of tonal possibilities – from a single pickup sound to a combined, slightly more complex output.

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