Conan Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [url="http://www.gak.co.uk/en/danelectro-wild-thing-bass-black/57710"]http://www.gak.co.uk/en/danelectro-wild-thing-bass-black/57710[/url] Anyone got one of these? Quote
Jones_Stuff Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Not keen on the body shape personally but if their guitars are anything to go by it should play and sound alright. Quote
Dr M Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 Wow, the price of Danos is starting to seem a little mad. Am I still correct in thinking they're essentially made out of plywood and hardboard? The skinny headstocks, feeble tuners and low quality woods seem a joke when they're more expensive that the Squier VM & CV ranges... Quote
Conan Posted October 25, 2012 Author Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='Dr M' timestamp='1351176665' post='1848277'] they're essentially made out of plywood and hardboard[/quote] Hmmmm... I didn't realise that. Hardboard?!?! You make a fair point about their price too. Quote
Dr M Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1351177140' post='1848286'] Hmmmm... I didn't realise that. Hardboard?!?! You make a fair point about their price too. [/quote] Yup. Don't get me wrong, I think they're quite fun in terms of quirky looks and novelty value. They're also apparently pretty well made. I just don't think 'quirkiness' is enough to justify that price tag when you look at what else is available. There's some more info here: [url="http://www.jhs.co.uk/danelectroguitars.html"]http://www.jhs.co.uk/danelectroguitars.html[/url] Quote
bigsmokebass Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 looks quite cool, in its own way BUT if it had better hardware i would be tempted =/ BSB Quote
Cosmo Valdemar Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 I have a longhorn from a few years ago - if this Wild Thing is anything like it (and the hardware looks the same) it will sound excellent. My only qualm with the longhorn is it is inherently quite fragile, and is very easy to knock out of tune. I wouldn't fancy gigging with it, but I love the sound - very aggressive twang, and surprisingly deep and heavy. Drop tuned to C, it sounds immense. I agree they are a little overpriced, but Danelectro seem to produce each line in limited numbers. I had a hell of a time trying to locate a Dano 12 string a couple of years back. Quote
Cat Burrito Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 All the Danos I have played sound great. They seriously challenge all the stuff said about the importance of woods and quality hardware. More for recording though as they are quite fragile. I quite like these personally but nothing will beat the old 90s Longhorn I used on a studio session back in the day Quote
benthos Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1351175567' post='1848258'] That is quite foul. [/quote] I spat my drink out. Twice. Once when I read your retort and again when I saw the bass. Much obliged Quote
Evil Undead Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1351175567' post='1848258'] That is quite foul. [/quote] I concur. Quote
EssentialTension Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='Dr M' timestamp='1351176665' post='1848277'] ... Am I still correct in thinking they're essentially made out of plywood and hardboard? ... [/quote] Yes, proper tonewoods for the true Danelectro sound. Quote
grumble Posted October 25, 2012 Posted October 25, 2012 [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1351175567' post='1848258'] That is quite foul. [/quote] I disagree, I love it. But then thats no surprise when you see my current line up ( DeArmond Jet-Star, Italia Modulo Tipo, Gretsch Electromatic and a few others) you will realise I enjoy an off centre taste in basses This is at the opposite end of the spectrum to a custom shop 'roadworn' Jazz (which is simply hideous IMHO) and I love the retro look. Shame its a little too pricey, wouldn't be happy paying that price without sitting down with it for half an hour This one on fleabay is a bit cheaper and a gorgeous colour, though the mind boggles at the idea of 'Candy Apple Blue' !!! .[url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DANELECTRO-DWBS60CAB-WILD-THING-ELECTRIC-BASS-GUITAR-CANDY-APPLE-BLUE-/150871262806?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2320a0c656"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2320a0c656[/url] Quote
Musicman20 Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 If you want a light bass, a Dano is a good choice! Quote
throwoff Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 Couple of years back I had a long talk with the top guy from Dano in the USA, my company at the time were distributing them into mainland Europe. He said the core to a Dano is that is sounds like a Dano, and there is nothing else that comes close. Yes they are cheap feeling and made of plywood but thats what they should be. Cool guitars Quote
jaydentaku Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='grumble' timestamp='1351200703' post='1848748'] I disagree, I love it. But then thats no surprise when you see my current line up (DeArmond JetStar....... [/quote] Do you want another one? Quote
zefarelly Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 I'd have one. I love my longhorn, sounds fantastic, needs a very light touch to play and weighs nothing, the band nicknamed it the playmobil bass. In fact I sold my P bass as its crap by comparisson. Quote
Conan Posted October 26, 2012 Author Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='zefarelly' timestamp='1351243580' post='1849081']I sold my P bass as its crap by comparisson.[/quote] Quote
grumble Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1351241878' post='1849046'] Do you want another one? [/quote] Why ? is the obvious response. Looking at that pic of you with the Peavey I can understand that it might not suit you though Quote
jaydentaku Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 Because mine just sits there looking at me. Its my first bass, I have to keep it. Good memories. Lots of piss taking mind, but hey, I bought a metallic purple bass that looks like a CSE, mode 3, failed, wood work project. Quote
grumble Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1351258099' post='1849360'] Because mine just sits there looking at me. Its my first bass, I have to keep it. Good memories. Lots of piss taking mind, but hey, I bought a metallic purple bass that looks like a CSE, mode 3, failed, wood work project. [/quote] Or a nice bass with pleasant retro styling, beauty is in the eye etc. Quote
rogerstodge Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1351253849' post='1849288'] [/quote]+1 Quote
4 Strings Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1351200693' post='1848747'] Yes, proper tonewoods for the true Danelectro sound. [/quote] But most people have said they sound cool! Is it the pickups or 'tonewood'? What's the difference between plywood and multi-layers of 'tonewood'? Quote
grumble Posted October 26, 2012 Posted October 26, 2012 [quote name='4 Strings' timestamp='1351278505' post='1849720'] But most people have said they sound cool! Is it the pickups or 'tonewood'? What's the difference between plywood and multi-layers of 'tonewood'? [/quote] About £300-400 Most of the Dano Tone comes from the lipstick pups and the semi-hollow construction I believe. Quote
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