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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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See how Steve Winwood uses Danelectro '63 Dano Long Scale Bass

Steve Winwood

Singer, Guitarist

The Spencer Davis Group

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Verified via Mail Online

Winwood can be seen in this DailyMail article playing a Danelectro '63 bass.

See how Ron Blair uses Danelectro '63 Dano Long Scale Bass

Ron Blair

Bassist

Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

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Verified via Hardrock

According to Hard Rock Cafe's memorabillia website, Blair played this bass onstage in 2008.

See how Roberta Sammarelli uses Danelectro '63 Dano Long Scale Bass

Roberta Sammarelli

Bassist, Keyboardist

Verdena

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Verified via YouTube

in the song's video "Muori Delay" Roberta is playing thi bass

See how Santiago Tavella uses Danelectro '63 Dano Long Scale Bass

Santiago Tavella

Guitarist, Bassist

El Cuarteto de Nos

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Verified via YouTube

In the 2010 music video for "Me Amo" by Cuarteto de Nos, Santiago Tavella can be seen using a Danelectro '63 Dano Long Scale Bass. This information is verified by the video, which is officially published by Warner Music Argentina on YouTube.

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