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Danelectro Longhorn, Left-handed Bass Guitar - Copper Burst

4-string Electric Bass, Left-handed, with Plywood Body Construction, Maple Neck, Pau Ferro Fretboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Copper Burst
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Danelectro Longhorn, Left-handed Bass Guitar - Copper Burst
Price:$679 and 00 cents
Special Financing - Ends Aug 2, 2026. $19/month with 36 month financing*

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Danelectro Longhorn, Left-handed Bass Guitar - Copper Burst
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A Classic Bass is Back

The classic look and sound of the Danelectro Longhorn Bass guitar is back and better than ever. This short-scale bass sports an easy to play 29.75" length, and a 24-fret neck for extended-range playability. If you're looking for fat, vintage tone, then you'll appreciate the dual Lipstick pickup configuration of the Longhorn Bass. Try flatwound strings for a punchy, upright-style sound. Or play roundwounds and add a bit of grind for instant rock mojo. Everyone from pick players to finger players love the playability and sound of this vintage-vibed bass. For a character-packed alternative to more common bass tones, add the Danelectro Longhorn Bass to your collection.

Instantly identifiable Dano looks and sound

While it may have not sold the numbers other classic bass guitar designs have, the double-cutaway, short-scale Danelectro bass guitar has an incredibly identifiable tone all their own. The Danelectro Longhorn Bass captures this vibe for you in spades. Built firmly in the vintage design of the older Danos, the Longhorn Bass gives you the thumpy, round tone you'd expect from a vintage-style, 29.75" scale bass.

A sound every bass player needs

The Danelectro Longhorn Bass is a favorite among pick players for its percussive attack and deep tone. Finger players love its warm and smooth sound. It has enough punch to make slappers happy and to cut through at a rock gig. A pair of high-output Lipstick pickups deliver fat vintage tone on command. And a pair of stacked volume/tone pots let you sculpt your tone to perfection. Take it from bassists at Sweetwater — the Danelectro Longhorn Bass has all the sounds you need.

Construction updates for modern reliability

Like a great many vintage bass designs, older Danos can sometimes fall victim to reliability issues. But you'll be able to gig your Danelectro Longhorn Bass without worry, thanks to modern updates that bring the bass up to today's high-quality production standards. Each instrument is gone over and set up in Danelectro's California warehouse for the best playability possible.

Danelectro Longhorn Bass Guitar Features:

  • Classic Longhorn short-scale bass guitar with vintage vibe and tone
  • Deep horn cutaways give you access to all 24 frets
  • Danelectro Lipstick pickups deliver vintage single-coil tone with impressive output
  • Round, warm sound courtesy of the 29.75" scale-length
  • Dual-action truss rod is ready to keep the neck straight for a lifetime
  • Vintage-style pau ferro saddle for classic sound
  • Clear tone from an aluminum string nut
  • Stacked volume and tone knobs

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Tech Specs

  • Number of Strings: 4
  • Left-/Right-handed: Left-handed
  • Body Shape: Longhorn Doublecut
  • Body Material: Hardboard/Plywood
  • Color: Copper Burst
  • Body Finish: Gloss Polyester
  • Neck Material: Maple
  • Neck Shape: C
  • Radius: 14"
  • Fingerboard Material: Pau Ferro
  • Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
  • Number of Frets: 24
  • Scale Length: 29.75"
  • Nut Width: 1.650"
  • Nut Material: Aluminum
  • Bridge/Tailpiece: Traditional with Pau Ferro Saddle
  • Tuners: Die-cast
  • Neck Pickup: Lipstick Single-coil
  • Bridge Pickup: Lipstick Single-coil
  • Controls: 2 x stacked volume, 2 x stacked tone
  • Strings: D'Addario, .045-.100
  • Case/Gig Bag: Sold Separately
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SW D58LHB LEFT COB

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Reviews

LOVE this bass guitar.
I have always wanted a Danelectro Longhorn bass, but never dreamed they would make them in Left-Handed. It was a "one day I'll have one custom-made" dream. When I saw they were making one, I bought one right away.

Best decision I've made in a long time. If you have always hated the huge size of Jazz basses and P basses, and wanted a bass guitar tone closer to a true acoustic double bass, here you go. Comfortable to play, easy to move around on. Feels only slightly different from my stratocaster when I switch from bass to guitar. And that's a big deal.


The build quality is excellent. Tuners work better than any Fenders I've played.
Pickups sound great, and electronics are actually wired for a lefty. Imagine that!
They actually made this guitar left-handed from the ground up (whereas far pricier brands like Rickenbacker are still making logos upside down on their $3000 lefty models)!
Fit and finish is better than Made in USA Fenders I've bought. Complete with a metal string nut.

Love it! Get one while you can.

If anyone at Danelectro is reading, I'd love to see a left-handed '59 Shorthorn guitar in copperburst. Or a 3-pickup model in white.