Marc S Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 A huge, grinding bass tone indeed @Maude Still enjoying my Danelectro loads. I've rehearsed with several bands, using the bass now, and I'm still loving the sound and playability and of course, it's weight. I haven't changed strings as of yet - I quite like it the way it is.... for now. Also of note - I have hardly touched my other basses, particularly the long scale ones, since acquiring this beauty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 12 hours ago, Maude said: Just to add to this thread. I'm always saying on here that a Longhorns looks are deceiving, it looks like a toy, but then you plug it in and are blown away, every time. Well, I was relearning some tunes using Amazon Music and random linked songs continue when your chosen one finishes. A song came on and I was instantly WOW, what a bass tone. Then I recalled the bass player was usually seen with a Longhorn, so I assume that's what's on the recording. Enjoy a huge grinding bass tone. 😎 Good tune! I don’t remember their bassist Graham Knight using a Dano though - thought it was more often either a Jazz or a Rick? I was in a group that supported Marmalade in the late 70’s, a great band and really nice guys. Often overlooked / underrated IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 6 hours ago, casapete said: Good tune! I don’t remember their bassist Graham Knight using a Dano though - thought it was more often either a Jazz or a Rick? I was in a group that supported Marmalade in the late 70’s, a great band and really nice guys. Often overlooked / underrated IMO. To be honest I don't know a lot of the bands output (something I need to rectify) but any time I've seen a video of this song it's been a Dano, I think. Maybe not then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 hours ago, Maude said: To be honest I don't know a lot of the bands output (something I need to rectify) but any time I've seen a video of this song it's been a Dano, I think. Maybe not then. He probably used lots of stuff then. So many of those 60’s bands dabbled with Danos, as they seemed to be readily available and probably not too expensive! I tend to associate them more with 70’s bands such as Sweet and Golden Earring, remember seeing them on TOTP when I was a teenager. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 The most recent stage appearance I have seen for one of these is the bass player with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. He is tiny, so it looks huge on him. Picture nicked off the 'net 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 5 hours ago, Paul S said: The most recent stage appearance I have seen for one of these is the bass player with Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes. He is tiny, so it looks huge on him. Picture nicked off the 'net That's John Conte, been with The Jukes since 2008. A great player and long time Dano fan. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin Lewis Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Another ringing endorsement: 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 2 hours ago, Skin Lewis said: Another ringing endorsement: The controls look like 'googly eyes'... I may, or may not, have been drinking. 🤷 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted March 3 Author Share Posted March 3 On 29/02/2024 at 18:51, Skin Lewis said: Another ringing endorsement: A ringing endorsement indeed 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maude Posted March 3 Share Posted March 3 On 11/02/2024 at 16:22, nilorius said: Someone, please find a video - Flea playing on it. Will a photo suffice? Flea, Eddie Vedder and Stuart Copeland. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted Tuesday at 11:44 Share Posted Tuesday at 11:44 On 31/01/2024 at 11:12, Paul S said: This thread has got my GAS stoked. I've had a couple of these longhorns in the past, plus a '56 single cut shorty and a DC long scale. Tone-wise all the same meat but with different gravy. But, damnation Marc, I fancy a longhorn now (ooh matron etc) i can't quite believe my luck. One popped up on eBay, black, description said he was listing it cheap because it was tatty. I made a low offer and to my astonishment it was accepted. It arrived today and I would say it is no tattier than any others I've seen, but £200 cheaper! Result. I may take pics when I have cleaned and fettled it but, well, it is a black Longhorn. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted Tuesday at 12:22 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:22 You might have an early Korean version. Keep the wooden bridge , they sound better , there is a sweet spot for it. If the tuning pegs are stiff , clean them out and give them a dash of lube. They’re great little basses. With rounds they have some serious twang , with older flats they have an authoritative old school thump. With the older ones you have to remove the neck to access the truss rod. They’re incredibly stable , in twenty five years I’ve adjusted mine only twice. But it’s a pain to have to remove the neck to adjust it. Don’t think they’re delicate because of the light weight. They really are tough little buggers. Enjoy! They really are lovely little things. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted Tuesday at 14:51 Share Posted Tuesday at 14:51 2 hours ago, msb said: You might have an early Korean version. Keep the wooden bridge , they sound better , there is a sweet spot for it. If the tuning pegs are stiff , clean them out and give them a dash of lube. They’re great little basses. With rounds they have some serious twang , with older flats they have an authoritative old school thump. With the older ones you have to remove the neck to access the truss rod. They’re incredibly stable , in twenty five years I’ve adjusted mine only twice. But it’s a pain to have to remove the neck to adjust it. Don’t think they’re delicate because of the light weight. They really are tough little buggers. Enjoy! They really are lovely little things. Indeed. This will be my third one! 😍 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted Tuesday at 19:03 Share Posted Tuesday at 19:03 7 hours ago, Paul S said: i can't quite believe my luck. One popped up on eBay, black, description said he was listing it cheap because it was tatty. I made a low offer and to my astonishment it was accepted. It arrived today and I would say it is no tattier than any others I've seen, but £200 cheaper! Result. I may take pics when I have cleaned and fettled it but, well, it is a black Longhorn. Want to just save time and ship it straight up to me Paul? 🤣 Need pics as soon as it is cleaned and fettled please. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted Tuesday at 19:15 Share Posted Tuesday at 19:15 10 minutes ago, casapete said: Want to just save time and ship it straight up to me Paul? 🤣 Need pics as soon as it is cleaned and fettled please. I like these pointy ones, Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted yesterday at 07:55 Author Share Posted yesterday at 07:55 (edited) 20 hours ago, Paul S said: i can't quite believe my luck. One popped up on eBay, black, description said he was listing it cheap because it was tatty. I made a low offer and to my astonishment it was accepted. It arrived today and I would say it is no tattier than any others I've seen, but £200 cheaper! Result. I may take pics when I have cleaned and fettled it but, well, it is a black Longhorn. Ah, @Paul S I wondered how long it would be, before you succumbed to the temptation! lol. Sounds like you got a real bargain there good sir. Hope you're really happy with it. I have to say, I'm hardly picking up my fave Precision now (should I sell? hmm). I gigged the Dano last saturday, with my Peavey MiniMax head and Acoustic Image cab, and it sounded absolutely awesome. Band members commented on how they could all hear me, and how well the sound cut through. (there was no room for monitors where we were playing). A fellow bassist was there, who I know a bit, also commented on how great the bass sounded. Really really pleased with my Dano, the Peavey head and the AI cab, which is so tiny, yet incredibly powerful for its' size. Only thing Paul.... I keep going back to look at that new Dano Longhorn, in red and with the f-hole. Doh! Edited yesterday at 07:56 by Marc S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted yesterday at 15:00 Share Posted yesterday at 15:00 I suspect they’re going to sell a boatload of those red ones with the binding. I think I’m safe until I look at a good photo of one … Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted 12 hours ago Author Share Posted 12 hours ago (edited) 16 hours ago, msb said: I suspect they’re going to sell a boatload of those red ones with the binding. I think I’m safe until I look at a good photo of one … Nah, you'll be fine @msb - go on, take a quick look..... go on, go on, go on Edited 12 hours ago by Marc S 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted 8 hours ago Share Posted 8 hours ago Herself made the comment that they looked gorgeous. Danger sign. Our main retailer is Long&McQuade , or L&M. They have them available to order , but not in stock. I waited over six months when the shortscale DC became available , so I’m going to wait until I see one. But if I was to walk into our local , and see one hanging on the wall , I strongly suspect the chances of me walking out with it are pretty good. they do look that good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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