Danelectro 59DC Short Scale Bass Cream
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Danelectro
59DC Short Scale Bass Cream
Product Info
Article Number:
513764
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
59DC Short Scale Bass Cream
Category:
Short Scale Basses
Price:
$702.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Danelectro 59DC is a quirky and fun bass, perfect for players seeking a vintage vibe and comfortable short scale. The Lipstick pickups deliver a surprisingly powerful growl, making it a great choice for rock, punk, and garage music. It's an affordable way to get a truly unique instrument with a lot of character.
Product Description
- Danelectro 59DC Short Scale Bass Cream
- Electric Bass
- Poplar body frame and middle block
- Masonite top and back
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Pau Ferro fretboard
- "Bottle" 2 + 2 headstock
- Scale: 756 mm (29.76"
- short scale)
- 24 Frets
- Pickups: 2 High Output Lipstick single coils
- 2 Stacked volume and tone controls
- 3-Way toggle switch
- Kluson style machine heads
- Chrome hardware
- Colour: Cream
PROS
- • Unique 'Masonite' top delivers a distinctive, woody resonance.
- • High-output Lipstick pickups provide a surprisingly aggressive, growly tone.
- • Short scale offers exceptional comfort and ease of playing for smaller hands.
- • Bolt-on neck contributes to a snappy, articulate attack.
CONS
- • The Masonite construction can feel less robust than solid wood basses.
- • Limited tonal versatility compared to basses with more pickup options.
- • Chrome hardware may show fingerprints and require frequent polishing.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Poplar frame, middle block, Masonite top & back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
2 x High Output Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length
756 mm (29.76 in)
Frets
24
Strings
Typically ships with D’Addario EXL170 4mm Roundwound
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Masonite top dampens sustain slightly, resulting in a more immediate and percussive response – it’s part of its unique character.
While they can be dialed back, these Lipstick pickups excel at delivering a gritty, mid-focused tone, best suited for rock and more aggressive styles.
The bolt-on construction provides a snappier attack and a brighter tone compared to set-neck basses, with a slightly less sustain.
