Classic Dano Short Scale Bass Sound and Feel
There are few musical instruments more instantly recognizable than a Danelectro '56 Bass. Sporting an iconic "Dano" body style, this classic short-scale bass guitar's two high-impedance, high-output Lipstick pickups serve up the round low-end growl that powered rock's formative years. Now the Danelectro '56 Bass is back. Its lightweight hardboard/plywood body is comfortable whether playing standing or seated and its fast maple neck and pau ferro fingerboard provide smooth playability, while a fully adjustable bridge lets you set your intonation to your liking. The Danelectro '56 Bass flawlessly re-creates the Dano bass sound heard on countless records. You simply must experience it for yourself.That signature growl
The two single-coil Lipstick pickups in the'56 Bass deliver the one-of-a-kind tone that has captured the imagination of so many bassists over the decades. With their coils wrapped around an alnico magnet and then wrapped in

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Danelectro '56 Bass Guitar - Black

4-string Bass Guitar with Hardboard/Plywood Body, Maple Neck, Pau Ferro Fingerboard, and 2 Single-coil Pickups - Black

Classic Dano Short Scale Bass Sound and Feel

There are few musical instruments more instantly recognizable than a Danelectro '56 Bass. Sporting an iconic "Dano" body style, this classic short-scale bass guitar's two high-impedance, high-output Lipstick pickups serve up the round low-end growl that powered rock's formative years. Now the Danelectro '56 Bass is back. Its lightweight hardboard/plywood body is comfortable whether playing standing or seated and its fast maple neck and pau ferro fingerboard provide smooth playability, while a fully adjustable bridge lets you set your intonation to your liking. The Danelectro '56 Bass flawlessly re-creates the Dano bass sound heard on countless records. You simply must experience it for yourself.

That signature growl

The two single-coil Lipstick pickups in the'56 Bass deliver the one-of-a-kind tone that has captured the imagination of so many bassists over the decades. With their coils wrapped around an alnico magnet and then wrapped in tape, these pickups harken back to the vintage tone of rock's earliest days. The result is a round and punchy sound that truly stands alone. And with a 3-way pickup selector plus volume and tone controls for each pickup, you'll have a lot of options for dialing in your ideal tone for any track.

An iconic American brand

Founded in 1947, Danelectro produced guitar amps throughout the 1940s before expanding into guitars in the '50s. With their beloved quirky hollowbody designs, hardboard/plywood construction, and Lipstick pickups, the iconic Danelectro designs are instantly recognizable. Among other innovations, Danelectro introduced the baritone guitar in 1956, and the electric sitar in 1967. From guitar gods Jimmy Page and Jeff Beck to Who bassist John Entwhistle (check out the bass solo on "My Generation") to country superstar Glen Campbell, Tom Petty lead guitarist Mike Campbell, and the ever-eclectic Wilco guitarist and solo artist Nels Cline, Danos have become staples in the guitar and bass arsenals of top artists in all genres. Now Danelectro is back again and better than ever; Sweetwater is proud to offer you this formidable lineup of iconic vintage-inspired instruments.

Danelectro '56 Bass Features:

  • Hardboard/plywood body; gloss polyester finish
  • Bolt-on maple neck, C profile, gloss polyester finish
  • Pau ferro fingerboard, 14" radius, Dot inlays
  • 29.75" scale length; 24 frets
  • Adjustable saddle bridge
  • 2 high-impedance, high-output single-coil Lipstick pickups
  • 3-way pickup selector
  • Bridge and Neck Volume and Tone controls
  • 1.65" aluminum nut
  • Die-cast tuners
  • Dual-action truss rod
SpecificationDetail
Number of Strings 4
Left-/Right-handed Right-handed
Body Shape '56
Body Material Hardboard/Plywood
Body Finish Gloss Polyester
Color Black
Neck Material Maple
Neck Shape C
Neck Joint Bolt-on
Radius 14"
Fingerboard Material Pau Ferro
Fingerboard Inlay White Dots
Number of Frets 24
Scale Length 29.75"
Nut Width 1.650"
Nut Material Aluminum
Bridge/Tailpiece Adjustable
Tuners Die-cast
Neck Pickup High Output Lipstick Single-coil
Bridge Pickup High Output Lipstick Single-coil
Controls 1 x master volume, 1 x master tone
Switching 3-way toggle pickup switch
Strings D'Addario, .045-.100
Case/Gig Bag Sold Separately

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