casapete Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 [attachment=135422:Danos 004.JPG][attachment=135423:Amps and guitars 061.jpg] Having just acquired another reissue Danelectro Longhorn and absolutely loving it, thought I'd see if we have any other Dano aficionados out there? My current two blue ones shown - one on the left is a late 90's Korean model, whilst the other is a slightly later Korean 'Pro' with upgraded hardware and (non vintage correct!)vol/tone controls and a 3 way switch. Both sound great to my ears, and really suit the country rock band I play in. The other one is a grey/black sparkle model, again with updated hardware but original style concentric controls. Rather stupidly sold this on BC, wish I'd kept it! Would like a DC bass (in silver sparkle!!)but they rarely seem to come up these days - anyone thinking of moving theirs on please get in touch. Anymore anyone? Quote
Stacker Posted May 24, 2013 Posted May 24, 2013 I used to have an early '90s one in shell pink. You could get some Rick tones out of that wee bass and I don't know why I sold it! Quite fancy picking up a Dead-on '58 one of these days. Quote
casapete Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 [quote name='Gust0o' timestamp='1369405533' post='2088878'] Moved to Gear Porn [/quote] Cheers! Clearly not much Dano love out there then? Quote
YouMa Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 Lovely looking things very star trek,is it true the company used actual old lipstick cases for pickups i know they were very cheap when the originals came out in the 50s. Quote
skankdelvar Posted May 25, 2013 Posted May 25, 2013 (edited) Yes, the original pup covers were lipstick tubes, afaik. Myself, I fancy a copper longhorn (ooh, matron) and I can vouch for the general cheerfulness of Dan's thanks to my Korean U2 RI. The originals are surprisingly cheap for 50's icon guitars - Sears, Silvertone (IIRC) and Dan-badged. The trick to sorting the bendy-bridge syndrome is to straighten it out and add a third round-head screw between the existing two flatheads to stop the centre collapsing. Bit of a balancing act, but works fine and it's cheap. Edited June 15, 2013 by skankdelvar Quote
casapete Posted May 25, 2013 Author Posted May 25, 2013 I missed out on a copper Jerry Jones Longhorn a couple of years ago, should have got it as they have quite a good reputation as having a better build quality than Danos? Now out of business I believe too. Cheers for the bendy bridge tip - my RI seems okay at the moment, but will keep an eye on it. My other one has the upgraded bridge which although much improved does n't have the ..err...'charm' of the original design! Quote
casapete Posted May 30, 2013 Author Posted May 30, 2013 Mmmm... as I thought - not a lorra love for the humble Dano on here? Quote
uncle psychosis Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 Big dano fan here but I'm not fortunate enough to own one :-( Quote
Jono Bolton Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 [quote name='casapete' timestamp='1369902637' post='2094048'] Mmmm... as I thought - not a lorra love for the humble Dano on here? [/quote] I like some Danelectros but I reckon not a lot of folk will have one. I had a Danelectro U2 back in second year of high school, so approx 2000/01, I sold it to a pal of my brother for £60, I wish I still had it. Quote
bigsmokebass Posted May 31, 2013 Posted May 31, 2013 That silver burst is pretty nice as far as Danelectro's go BSB Quote
neepheid Posted June 5, 2013 Posted June 5, 2013 I used to have a Hodad. Sold it a while ago. Still got a picture of it though: Quote
12stringbassist Posted June 10, 2013 Posted June 10, 2013 I played this little beaut in Accrington last week. I don't take it out as often as I should, but always really enjoy it when I do. Quote
Junkyard Rocket Posted June 15, 2013 Posted June 15, 2013 I have a blueburst 90s one - it looks just like 12stringbassists one. A few things I've discovered about it over the years: It fits in any case or bag that a telecaster fits in La Bella make a 30" scale set of flatwounds specifically for the dano with smaller ball-ends to fit the bridge Its a lot of fun to play Quote
basshead56 Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 My 90's reissue DC Bass Fat Mike for the win... Quote
cocco Posted June 30, 2013 Posted June 30, 2013 [quote name='basshead56' timestamp='1372631398' post='2128004'] My 90's reissue DC Bass Fat Mike for the win... [/quote] Lovely looking DC Quote
happycarrot6 Posted August 16, 2013 Posted August 16, 2013 just got myself a 2012 hodad. best tone if ever had. but having some problems adjusting neck, intonation, action... i always ajust my basses and guitars myself, but i guess this one will have to visit the luthier... Quote
ChickenKiev Posted August 18, 2013 Posted August 18, 2013 I've always wanted a Danelectro Longhorn. They're just weird. Love them. I'd get two and mod one into a baritone . Quote
antnee Posted January 18, 2014 Posted January 18, 2014 [quote name='basshead56' timestamp='1372631398' post='2128004'] My 90's reissue DC Bass Fat Mike for the win... [/quote] Love it, really want a DC! Quote
basshead56 Posted January 20, 2014 Posted January 20, 2014 [quote name='antnee' timestamp='1390037884' post='2340691'] Love it, really want a DC! [/quote] They are great basses. If you can get one without spending silly money, get one! Quote
AndyTravis Posted January 30, 2014 Posted January 30, 2014 Yup, always fancied a dc...they came out when I'd just started playing and I was skint - and the long scale hodad. One day. Quote
Back to Bassics Posted March 7, 2014 Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) Not so many Danos here so I'll add mine. Wasn't crazy about the colour when I bought it, but after adding my own touches I love it. Sounds great too ... Edit: BTW, it's a late '90s MIK that weirdly came with a Dano case. Edited March 7, 2014 by Back to Bassics Quote
AndyTravis Posted November 25, 2014 Posted November 25, 2014 http://instagram.com/p/voomAsuQWF/ http://instagram.com/p/vjQ_bHOQd8/ Well, FINALLY got mine. A Korean made DC59 bass. Sounds and play's superbly. Quote
DutchDude Posted December 29, 2014 Posted December 29, 2014 (edited) Don't own one (yet ) but I love the Aqua-colored Longhorns [url="http://bestinbassguitars.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/dano1.jpg"][/url] Edited December 29, 2014 by DutchDude Quote
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