Danelectro DC Longscale Bass CB
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Danelectro
DC Longscale Bass CB
Product Info
Article Number:
378847
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
DC Longscale Bass CB
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$658.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This Danelectro is a quirky character – it’s got a real vintage vibe and a unique sonic signature thanks to those Lipstick pickups. The long scale makes it surprisingly playable, and it's a great option for players wanting something different from the usual Fender or Ibanez offerings, especially for rockabilly, blues, and indie rock.
Product Description
- Danelectro DC Longscale Bass CB
- Electric Bass
- Design: Semi-hollow
- Body: Frame and centre block are made from poplar with masonite top and back
- Bolt-on maple neck
- Fretboard: Pau ferro
- Scale length: 864 mm (Long Scale)
- 21 Frets
- Tape Binding
- Enclosed Kluson-style machine heads
- Pickups: 2 x Alnico Lipstick single coils
- Controls (stacked): 2 volume
- 2 tone
- Fully-adjustable bridge
- Factory stringing: D'Addario EXL 165 .045 - .105
- Colour: Copper Burst
- Optional matching case: Article no. 122214 (not included in the delivery)
PROS
- • Unique Alnico Lipstick pickups deliver a distinctive, chimey growl.
- • Long scale offers improved note definition and string tension.
- • Pau ferro fretboard provides a comfortable playing experience and good sustain.
- • Solid poplar core with masonite top/back creates a surprisingly resonant body.
CONS
- • Masonite construction can feel less robust than solid wood alternatives.
- • Bolt-on neck limits high-end sustain compared to set-neck designs.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific genres, less so others.
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Key Features
Body Material
Poplar core with Masonite top and back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Pau Ferro
Pickups
Alnico Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length
864 mm (34 in)
Frets
21
Strings
D'Addario EXL 165 .045 - .105
Weight
Approximately 9.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's a world apart; the P-Bass is warmer and rounder, while this Danelectro is brighter, more articulate, and has a distinct 'twang' – think more vintage Gretsch.
The construction is functional, but the masonite top and back do feel less premium than a fully solid wood bass. It's a tradeoff for that signature Danelectro sound and affordability.
Yes, they're a very common size and readily available; however, many players opt for brighter strings to accentuate the bass's inherent character.
