Danelectro 59DC Short Scale Bass Copper ( Sound Demo )

This is just a quick demo of the new Danelectro 59DC Shor Scale Bass. I recorded a the bass line true the NUX MG30 with a neutral amp setting, so there is no EQ only a amp and speaker simulation going on.

[@williampeckham9838]

Sounds very versatile. I personally wouldn't use round wounds on a bass famous for being bright. I'd buy a bright bass to be bright. But it sounds great.

[@TheChef470]

I have 2 Danos, a Longhorn and this one…..always flats sounds great in the mix.

[@TheMadMedek]

Interesting fact. Danelectro basses were the first basses to come with rounds on them

[@myjacko666]

Also the first company to make 6 string bases

[@christoguichard4311]

Sounds great! 👍

[@Celticsaint777]

Super cool bass

[@stephenesposito6886]

Sounds great!! Just like my Jerry Jones..

[@radiojet1429]

Thanks!

[@JunoLog]

NICE SOUND

[@oceanharp-w5d]

Thanks

[@mccypr]

Thanks! I’m thinking about getting one of these. What kind of strings do you use/like on it? 🎻🙂😎

[@Luke-yv6uo]

Why would they have the bridge shifted so far forward on the short scale bass? The regular scale bass has the bridge the whole way back by the lower bout where it should be. Having it that far forward pretty much defeats the appeal of a short scale bass as it ends up feeling just like a standard scale, does it not?

[@possibly8180]

Reminds me of hofners tbh. I used to play a violin bass clone, definitely did not miss the "great-for-picking-but-awkward-for-everything-else" bridge placement.

[@elverdaderojavier]

I agree with you and I think a lot of companies get this wrong because they're basically guitarists designing a bass and they don't understand. The reach to the first fret feels like a long scale bass which defeats a lot of the purpose. The location of the strap button also makes no sense but remember this was designed in the 50s/60s when ergonomics was in its infancy.

[@nigel900]

Very nice. 👍🏻

[@Teller3448]

Great demo...is the middle position hum-cancelling???

[@benvanlieshout5911]

Thanks! No, I dont think it is

[@bobt5778]

Nice demo thank you! How's the overall weight and balance - is it neck heavy at all?

[@benvanlieshout5911]

The weight is great! Not too heavy, not too light and there is no neck drop.

[@superduperj1202]

Sounds great ! How is the E string on that? flubby at all? Thanks for your demo!

[@superduperj1202]

Ending up buying this bass.......Piece of garbage, sent it back...sounded good though. lol

[@turbosoggy8404]

@@superduperj1202 It’s Danelectro the whole point is that it’s garbage what were you expecting. It’s the whole charm it’s made out of Masonite

[@superduperj1202]

@@turbosoggy8404 Nope. It wasn't garbage because of what it was made of. The 3 screws on the bridge were not screwed down so the bride was a quarter of an inch off the body. The frets were sharp, there was glue from the nut on the first fret, the pick guard was warped, the pots and knobs were terrible. The pick ups were adjusted all the way up to the strings and were both loose.Intonation was way off and the neck pocket was a mess. I was expecting a cheap, light bass, but was surprised by all the other issues.

[@scottmoreau5630]

@@turbosoggy8404Danelectro is definitely to garbage. That’s an ignorant comment.

[@mRahman92]

I don't get what's so "short scale" about them. The scale length looks pretty long to me.

[@benvanlieshout5911]

Even funnier, It has 24 frets. But still they call it a short scale

[@michaelleigh]

Replacement bridge/tailpiece?

[@konstantinostataetis8934]

Are normal long scale flats ok with it or shortscale flats needed?

[@naxotogo]

longscale aint gonna cut it sry boss.

[@timhamlett5042]

Bridge pickup sounded very weak

[@s7irn3r]

NOFX!

[@mimoochodom2684]

Is it light weight?

[@luishungar1037]

nice tone
what strings >?

[@benvanlieshout5911]

These strings are standard round wounds. I got the original LaBelle flatwound strings now, those sound a lot better, soft feel and great low end tone

[@glueball9511]

@@benvanlieshout5911 you upload a video with the flats yet? got the same a couple months ago and sware they sound better and better

[@umraansyed]

@@benvanlieshout5911labella 760 f strings?

[@JunoLog]

Could u record Slap ver??

[@benvanlieshout5911]

I can give it a shot, yes

[@skraegorn7317]

What kind of strings are you using?

[@juliuscaesar7448]

Def rounds

[@mgb94]

judging by the ball ends, Rotosound?

[@benvanlieshout5911]

Those are the "rotosound swing bass 66"