Danelectro ’56 Short-Scale Bass Guitar – Black | Vintage Tone & Style

The Danelectro ’56 Bass Guitar in Black is a reissue of the classic 1956 model, renowned for its distinctive design and rich, warm tones. This bass combines vintage aesthetics with modern playability, making it a favorite among bassists seeking a unique sound and style.​

Key Features

• Body and Construction: Features a single-cutaway design with a hollow body constructed from hardboard/plywood, providing a lightweight feel and resonant tone. The body is adorned with tape binding and a clear plastic pickguard with the Danelectro logo.​
• Neck and Fingerboard: Equipped with a bolt-on maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard, offering smooth playability. The neck has a “C” shape profile, making it comfortable for various playing styles.​
• Pickups: Fitted with two high-impedance, high-output Lipstick® single-coil pickups, delivering the signature Danelectro sound characterized by rich, round bass tones.​
• Controls: Includes two independent volume controls (one for each pickup) and a master tone control, allowing for versatile sound shaping.​
• Bridge: Features a traditional bridge with a single rosewood saddle, contributing to its vintage tonal characteristics.​

Specifications

• Scale Length: 29.75 inches
• Number of Frets: 24​
• Nut Width: 1.650 inches​
• Fingerboard Radius: 14 inches​
• Nut Material: Aluminum​
• Tuners: “Kluson” style closed tuners​
• Finish: Gloss Black​

Sound and Playability

The ’56 Bass delivers a warm, full-bodied tone with a pronounced low-end, thanks to its Lipstick® pickups and hollow body construction. The short-scale neck and comfortable “C” profile make it accessible for players of all hand sizes, while the 24 frets provide extended range for more adventurous bass lines.​

Reviews and Testimonials

Musicians have praised the ’56 Bass for its unique tonal qualities and vintage appeal. One reviewer noted, “The ’56 Singlecut Bass features high impedance, high output Lipstick pickups that produce rich, round bass tones. With a few tweaks to the controls, you’ll get the classic ’60s RnB tones.”