AndyTravis Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 So very excited, a patient wait since the late 90's... A black Danelectro DC59 bass is waiting at home, I've got to admit, it's a blind faith purchase, but I've always wanted one since I saw it in the 1990's adverts in Bassist magazine. I'm also going to have a go at making a 5 string version and this arriving will not only be a great template, but a working bass too. Pics when I get home. Giddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Exciting!!! Did you gt it second hand or are they releasing a new run of them? I've fancied one for ages! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Horse Murphy Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 I had a silver sparkle one back in the late 90's. Great fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Burrito Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1416325279' post='2609070']very excited, a patient wait since the late 90's...[/quote] Typical Parcel Force Seriously though, those Danos are great fun & I'm sure you'll enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 It came up on eBay, and I got in touch with the seller, came to an agreement and it arrived today! It's a 1999, Doesn't look 15 months old, let alone 15 years! Need to tweak a little. But it's great fun - and very pretty. http://instagram.com/p/vjQ_bHOQd8/ It's currently sat on my knee 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaners Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 that really has something about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 After decorating the bathroom (painful...) I got an hour to play through my AmpLink kit and the GK app, the best I could do with the mini folk in bed. There's a lot going on in there. Played through the Beatles stuff I have (red double album) and it pulls that sound off; having owned a hofner violin and a Rick at various points it seems to sit between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Great looking bass, congrats John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Nice bass. Proper wood saddle too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Going to take the neck off in a bit and tweak the truss rod a little - the action is a tiny bit higher than I'd like. It is lovely though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocco Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 To me this will always be the Fat Mike bass. I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Yeah, had seen a few done up like his, cool bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basshead56 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I've got a silver sparkle one and wouldn't part with it for anything. Had been searching for one for forever and found one down here for mere peanuts. Always loved Fat Mike's DC and a couple of other fave punk players have wielded them over the years. Missed an original 70's one in Black on Trademe last week for only $395 NZ!!! It was on there for about 2 hours... GUTTED!!!! If only i could get a commie red one... Anyone know where to get an aftermarket pg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 Well, after a frantic rummage in my toolkit for an appropriate truss rod key. Neck off, tweak... It's perfect, the action is low and buzz free; I'm pretty surprised how low it has gone now I've lowered the bridge height too. I did have it super low (as low as my Kingbass was 😂) but elected to bring it up a tiny bit for 'digging in' room. Monday's rehearsal will be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 [quote name='skankdelvar' timestamp='1416428722' post='2610187'] Nice bass. Proper wood saddle too. [/quote] Is the Longhorn wood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1416439141' post='2610358'] Is the Longhorn wood? [/quote] Think the current and recent Chinese made reissue basses have a mix of the trapezoidal bridge plate and fender strat style saddles (not sure on the 'dead on' version) these were the 90's Korean made ones and had the rosewood all in one saddle. Intonation is not 100% when on a tuner, but sounds alright considering the rudimentary design. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Note of caution: lowering the action with strings at normal tension is no problem. Raising it back up again can sometimes cause the steel bridge plate to bow in the middle - as I found to my cost. The steel plate can sometimes bow just from being under normal tension for a few years. If so, flatten it back, drill a hole in the body and insert a round-headed screw so that it supports the centre of the plate just in front of the intonation screw slot. Edited November 19, 2014 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 This has the bow...unfortunately. Doesn't affect the playability, so I'm leaving it alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antnee Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Glad the bow hasn't effected the playability! Beautiful bass as well, on my bucket list too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 It doesn't seem to affect it, but they seem to be readily available for about £20 if I feel the need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 Lets have a few more pics please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Yeah will take some in better light, but for now... http://instagram.com/p/vooTstuQTx/ http://instagram.com/p/voomAsuQWF/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyellowcar Posted November 20, 2014 Share Posted November 20, 2014 [quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1416515236' post='2611120'] Yeah will take some in better light, but for now... http://instagram.com/p/vooTstuQTx/ http://instagram.com/p/voomAsuQWF/ [/quote] Love that Precision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted November 20, 2014 Author Share Posted November 20, 2014 Yeah, it's a beaut! http://instagram.com/p/mz_y55OQTw/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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