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Description
The Danelectro '63 Dano Long Scale Bass is a nod to the iconic designs of the 60s, providing both a nostalgic aesthetic and modern playability for bass enthusiasts. This electric bass is renowned for its distinctive tone that captures the essence of vintage rock 'n' roll, blues, and surf music. With its long-scale construction, the '63 Dano offers enhanced string tension, delivering a deeper and fuller sound that resonates beautifully for both live performances and studio recordings.
Crafted with a semi-hollow body and a unique bridge, this bass produces a warm resonance that is both punchy and articulate. The dual Lipstick® pickups further enrich its sonic character, giving players a wide array of tonal possibilities from smooth, mellow lows to sharp, defined highs. Whether you’re laying down a groove or taking the lead, the '63 Dano Long Scale Bass ensures every note is heard with clarity and precision.
Ergonomically designed for comfort, the bass features a comfortable neck profile that makes extended playing sessions a breeze. Its vintage-inspired design is matched with modern reliability, making it a versatile choice for musicians who appreciate classic style without compromising on contemporary performance.
Key Features:
- Long-scale construction for enhanced string tension and deeper sound
- Semi-hollow body design for warm, resonant tones
- Dual Lipstick® pickups for versatile tonal options
- Comfortable neck profile for easy playability
- Vintage-inspired aesthetics with modern reliability
- Ideal for rock 'n' roll, blues, and surf music enthusiasts
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Review: Danelectro Dano '63 Long Scale Bass
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Great style & tone but not built to last
When I first played a Dano bass I'd never heard tone like it. The combination of those lipstick-style pick-ups and the hollow frame body makes for an amazing sound, but that construction comes with a few set-backs.
The body is a plywood frame with masonite top and bottom, with the bridge anchored straight on to the top. On my '63 the bridge screws started to gradually tear through the thin masonite top. The vintage-style cream binding tape was never a perfect fit but started to come away in the cutaways, probably due to shrinkage. I eventually had some noticable neck-bow but this took a few years and was fixed with a truss rod adjustment - only possible by removing the neck.
The Dano '63 is a great sounding and looking instrument at a real budget cost. The sound is easily better than a lot of gear at this price-point, but whether one could last for 10 years of solid playing I couldn't say!
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Winwood can be seen in this DailyMail article playing a Danelectro '63 bass.
According to Hard Rock Cafe's memorabillia website, Blair played this bass onstage in 2008.
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