Danelectro FiftyNiner Shortscale Jade
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Danelectro
FiftyNiner Shortscale Jade
Product Info
Article Number:
598266
Brand:
Danelectro
Model:
FiftyNiner Shortscale Jade
Category:
4-String Basses
Price:
$823.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This FiftyNiner is a quirky, fun bass with a distinctive vibe. The short scale and Lipstick pickups give it a unique, almost upright-bass-like character, perfect for players wanting a vintage tone and easy playability. It’s a great option for session players or anyone seeking a cool, affordable alternative to more traditional basses.
Product Description
- Danelectro FiftyNiner Shortscale Jade
- Electric Bass
- Style: Semi-hollow with double cutaway
- Sides and centre block: Maple
- Body: Spruce with f-hole
- Back: Masonite
- Bolt-on neck: Maple
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Dot fingerboard inlays
- Neck profile: C
- Top binding
- 21 frets
- Scale length: 756 mm (29.76"
- short scale)
- Pickup: 2 x 59 Dano 50s Lipstick Single Coils
- Master volume control and master tone control
- Silver die-cast potentiometer knobs
- 3-way pickup switch
- Fully adjustable bridge
- Colour top: Jade Green
- Side and back colour: Chocolate black
PROS
- • Unique, resonant spruce top offers a surprisingly warm, woody tone.
- • Lipstick pickups deliver a distinctive, vintage growl and chime.
- • Short scale makes it exceptionally comfortable for smaller hands or travel.
- • Maple body construction provides a sturdy feel and decent sustain.
CONS
- • Masonite back contributes to a somewhat hollow, less resonant low-end response.
- • Rosewood fretboard might require more frequent oiling to prevent dryness.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels in specific vintage-inspired genres.
Product Video
Key Features
Body Material
Spruce top, Maple center block, Masonite back
Neck Material
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Pickups
2 x 59 Dano 50s Lipstick Single Coils
Scale Length
756 mm (29.76")
Frets
21
Strings
Nickel-plated steel (likely .045-.105)
Weight
Approximately 8.5 lbs (3.86 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The spruce top adds a warmth and airiness that's missing in the all-maple models; it softens the edges and adds a touch of complexity.
The 'C' shape is fairly standard, but the short scale might feel a bit cramped for very large hands, though still manageable.
It's not designed for heavy distortion; the Lipstick pickups can get a bit fizzy, but it thrives on subtle overdrive for a vintage grit.
