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Danelectro Longhorn bass

#82
I do not know if it is currently in production?
Mine is a Korean made "Pro" model and is modernised compared to the more common ones. It has bridge with individual intonation and height setting, all chrome hardware, no tape on the edge, non-burst paint etc.
I have tried the other variants too and I do not want one of those. I suggest you look for a used one - there should be good ones on E-bay.
 
#84
I'm with Bongolation on the construction issues. I had an original Longhorn years ago. The pickups were pretty weak and the overall fit and finish seemed slap-dash and low budget. I couldn't justify all the work it needed to make it playable to hang on to it. And I'm no snob, either- I love old Kay's and Harmony's whenever I can use them. Maybe I just had a lemon.

Bought a RI when they came out and after owning it a while I came to the conclusion that it felt like a toy.

Ah, but then I found a used JJ on consignment for a good price.
What a world of difference. A real neck with great fretwork, quality parts, and fantastic sounding lipstick p/ups. Best travel bass ever-
Buy one if you find one.

As for 'style' comments? They've been nothing but 100% positive.
:cool:
 
#87
msb etc; mine looks exactly like that one and is - as stated - made in Korea. Quality is easily on par or better than Squier CV in terms of fretwork, paint finish, neck straightness etc etc.
Output is not low, about 3-4 dB below my SDP-1 loaded Precision.

At the time I bought mine they were also available in black- or blue-burst, frosted or gloss hardware, with or without edge tape etc.
 
#88
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The Korean ones had side tape ( which some people removed ) and stacked knobs rather than the toggle switch on the third re-issue that was made in China . There were two Korean versions , the original , pictured above and the Longhorn Pro , that had an adjustable bridge and improved tuners .
 
#89
cajunbass1985 said:
I'm going get it tomorrow after work. I'll post pictures once I get it. For the price I feel I can't go wrong even if it sits most of the time.
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So what's the word - did you get it? Just interested to see. I recently traded my Chinese Longhorn for a Korean Longhorn Pro and have loved it. Mine also had its tuners swapped for a set of Hipshot Ultralites. I slapped some Chromes on, adjusted the intonation a bit and was good to go!

I also did a small cosmetic mod by cutting the heads off of some picture frame nails and gluing the heads onto my control knobs. The markers are much easier to see than the divots.
 
#90
msb said:
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The Korean ones had side tape ( which some people removed ) and stacked knobs rather than the toggle switch on the third re-issue that was made in China . There were two Korean versions , the original , pictured above and the Longhorn Pro , that had an adjustable bridge and improved tuners .
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are you willing to sell?
 
#92
AlexanderB said:
I do not know if it is currently in production?
Mine is a Korean made "Pro" model and is modernised compared to the more common ones. It has bridge with individual intonation and height setting, all chrome hardware, no tape on the edge, non-burst paint etc.
I have tried the other variants too and I do not want one of those. I suggest you look for a used one - there should be good ones on E-bay.
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how 'bout you, are you willing to sell?
 
#96
Check eBay. There's a black MIK and also a black JJ up right now. I'm really digging the look of those blacks.

Question:

Have any of you with the popsicle stick bridge noticed any bowing of the metal plate? I'm about to restring this thing for the first time in its life (owned from new in '00) with SS Chromes that are a bit heavier than the stockers. I don't know if this is a problem, and if so I don't want it to get worse. I've never noticed it before, but I've spent much more time playing it than examining it. It's probably been played more than any other instrument I own. It's a real ball to play.
 
#98
msb, please read my post again. All painted, no burst, no tape. Bought new (from unopened box) by me in a MI shop a few years back and it still has its "Made in Korea" sticker. And even if your statement might be correct for your situation - has it ever occured to you that there might be deviations between the US and European offerings? :rollno:

Williamk, unfortunately it is not for sale. Actually, this thread made me pull it out for some minutes of noodling yesterday... :bassist:
 
#99
landau roof said:
Check eBay. There's a black MIK and also a black JJ up right now. I'm really digging the look of those blacks.

Question:

Have any of you with the popsicle stick bridge noticed any bowing of the metal plate? I'm about to restring this thing for the first time in its life (owned from new in '00) with SS Chromes that are a bit heavier than the stockers. I don't know if this is a problem, and if so I don't want it to get worse. I've never noticed it before, but I've spent much more time playing it than examining it. It's probably been played more than any other instrument I own. It's a real ball to play.
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Proper bridge set-up will usually prevent that bowing from getting worse. Obviously caused by the slot in the middle of the plate, a weak point. Try to get your bridge plate as close to parallel with the bass' top as possible, with a slight angle down at the rear. This will reduce the downward pressure on the plate. Adjust the front screws for action, then adjust the rear screw to "level" the bridge plate.
If its already too bent you can buy a new plate pretty cheap.
 
#100
iamthebassman said:
Proper bridge set-up will usually prevent that bowing from getting worse. Obviously caused by the slot in the middle of the plate, a weak point.
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Mine also sags in the middle, but not enough to affect playability (yet). My bass tech suggested placing a small piece of wood underneath the bridge as a brace if I ever replace it. Not sure how/if this would affect tone or if it could dent the surface.
 

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