Dynelectron Longhorn 1960's Meazzi Fretless Bass (Danelectro Copy) w/ case

Description: Dynelectron Longhorn Model Electric Bass Guitar, c. 1966 (estimate), was made in Italy, red sunburst finish, & loose fitting case modified w/ padding to provide a snug fit to protect your bass. One of the rarer-and stranger-basses we have seen; this Dynelectron Longhorn is a VERY close copy of an American-made Danelectro (now made in Korea) of the same era. By the early 1970's many Japanese instrument factories were turning out close cosmetic copies of American guitars, but few European manufacturers ever came this close to outright piracy! The Dynelectron is not built exactly like the original, but has a very light semi-hollow plywood body instead of masonite (plastic) used by Danelectro, and solid wood neck with a rosewood fingerboard. The electronics and bridge are similar in appearance but subtly different in construction. The Dynelectron line contained several other models besides this one including a matching Guitarlin copy a fancier (and less Danno-like) bound-top sunburst Longhorn Bass. The brand was apparently built (or at least distributed) by Meazzi, the same Milan-based concern that issued the early-'60's tape echo made famous by the Shadows' Hank Marvin. This is a neat playing and sounding bass, strung like the original Danelectro with medium nylon tapewound strings, giving it a very warm tone. A neat piece of '60's cool! Players of Dynelectron Longhorn to mention a few were Walter Becker of Steely Dan, John Springdale of The Glitter Band, and it was also used on David Lynch’s production of Lux Viven. This bass has been professionally converted to fretless at some point in the past. The lipstick pickups give this fretless bass a warm & mellow tone. The bass is fairly clean other than some dings and scuffs. The finish was maintained fairly well.The nut was replaced with a new professionally installed bone nut & new Rosewood bridge/saddle (spare saddle for lower action included). Includes Schaller locks on bass & strap to protect your investment. 2 passive single coil p/u w/ 3 way toggle switch for variation; a rare feature not found on Longhorn basses. Adjustable truss rod.There is no binding to come apart at the cut-away for better cosmetics unlike the Danelectro bass.Overall length is 39 3/4 in. (101 cm.), 13 3/8 in. (34 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 29 1/2 in. (749 mm.). Width of nut is 1 3/4 in. (44 mm.). Price is firm.

Price: 1400 USD

Location: Redondo Beach, California

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