NBD - SS Dano Longhorn

[WG Plum]

Flats inbound for it. Other than the controls feeling like they probably won't make it through a single gig, I love it.

 

[2saddleslab]

Congrats, OP!

Owned an original 1960's Dano Longhorn as well as a Jerry Jones. Such unique and thoroughly usable bass.

 

[msb]

I initially thought they were flimsy , but after years of gigging one they really are as tough as nails.

 

[Wyrdlow]

Congratulations! It looks great. On my list, for sure.

 

[TDR1138]

Congrats. I’ve always had gas for one of those.

 

[msb]

They’re not expensive , and sometimes can be a used bargain find. They weigh nothing , are really fun to play and can sound great. String choice and amp do factor in there , depending on what you want. My Longhorn completely altered my concept of just what it was the made a good bass. These were by design cheap. And playable. I’ve been playing mine now for close to twenty five years , and still can’t decide if it’s cool as heck or dog ugly.


… and I’m ok with that.

 

[350125g0]

What a beaut! Love it. Wish I had one.

 

[Dabndug]

Best retro bass ever! Congrats!

 

[JRA]

looks super cool and i know it's going to be a fun player --- congratulations on your new instrument!

 

[Killing Floor]

Cool!

 

[Backwards]

A proper setup by my Luthier really made a difference for a consistent tone.
The only negative I've experienced was the binding tape failing in a few spots.
I actually prefer the look with it removed...

 

[newfuture]

Love it !
Controls feeling like they're about to fall apart on a Dano isn't a fault, it's a feature. My 12 string is exactly the same, and has been fine for a couple decades now

 

[LowendG]

Congrats, OP!

Owned an original 1960's Dano Longhorn as well as a Jerry Jones. Such unique and thoroughly usable bass.

I had a 60's that was a great example of how shoddy some of them were constructed. Literally had crooked frets. Have had a Jerry Jones for about 20 years and that baby ain't going anywhere - that thing records as good as any bass I've ever owned.

 

[4andnomore]

Sweet! A hearty congrats!

 

[Nightsprinter]

Looks really nice in black.

Also The Serpent And The Rainbow- great book. Bookshelf is missing Song Of Kali!

 

[SunByrne]

Outstanding! Someday I really should pick one up.

Congrats and enjoy!

 

[coy garcia]

Very cool...I've never played one but they seem to have built in mojo. Congrats!

 

[Bar Band Bassman]

I've owned an original, a Jerry Jones, and currently have a repro version - same as yours, with pointer knobs. Have done tons of gigs with it over the last dozen or so years and it always delivers!

BBB

 

[LowendG]

I think when people talk about the "classic" or "iconic" basses--the Dano design is often left out. We talk of Fenders, Hofners, 'Rays, Rics, EB's, etc, but the humble Longhorn gets overlooked. There's really nothing else quite like them, but aside from appearance they're not really "quirky" at all--they have a totally solid, versatile, full sound (a good one does at least) that can "sit in the mix" as good as a Fender. And they've been used by many pros over the decades. I'd say a Hofner is far more quirky and is less versatile actually. That is all.

 

[WI Short Scaler]

Congrats on your new bass. This is the one bass shape I could never make a love/hate decision on.

They're so unique. Enjoy!