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A copper-finished bass with a white yin-yang pickguard and three white knobs, resting in an open, red-lined coffin case.
01 / 22A copper-finished bass with a white yin-yang pickguard and three white knobs, resting in an open, red-lined coffin case.
Close-up of a metallic copper bass with a white pickguard, chrome bridge, single pickup, and two white knobs.
02 / 22Close-up of a metallic copper bass with a white pickguard, chrome bridge, single pickup, and two white knobs.
Full rear view of a copper-brown bass with a worn finish, showing a bolt-on neck, white binding, and four cream-button tuners.
03 / 22Full rear view of a copper-brown bass with a worn finish, showing a bolt-on neck, white binding, and four cream-button tuners.
The back of the copper-finished bass shows heavy wear, with many scratches and large areas of paint chipped off the white binding.
04 / 22The back of the copper-finished bass shows heavy wear, with many scratches and large areas of paint chipped off the white binding.
Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the worn, orange-brown finish, four cream tuning pegs, and blue-wrapped strings.
05 / 22Close-up of the bass headstock, showing the worn, orange-brown finish, four cream tuning pegs, and blue-wrapped strings.
Rear view of the bass headstock, showing four cream tuning pegs on two metal strips, with heavy wear and finish checking on the wood.
06 / 22Rear view of the bass headstock, showing four cream tuning pegs on two metal strips, with heavy wear and finish checking on the wood.
Close-up of the bass body, showing the brown finish, white pickguard, two cream knobs, a toggle switch, and a chrome bridge.
07 / 22Close-up of the bass body, showing the brown finish, white pickguard, two cream knobs, a toggle switch, and a chrome bridge.
Close-up of the bass's reddish-brown body, white pickguard, and light-colored sides, showing a metal bridge and a single toggle switch.
08 / 22Close-up of the bass's reddish-brown body, white pickguard, and light-colored sides, showing a metal bridge and a single toggle switch.
Close-up of the copper-finished body and white pickguard, showing the rosewood fretboard, metal bridge, and light wear.
09 / 22Close-up of the copper-finished body and white pickguard, showing the rosewood fretboard, metal bridge, and light wear.
Close-up of the bass's copper-brown body and white pickguard, showing the bridge, two cream knobs, and a toggle switch.
10 / 22Close-up of the bass's copper-brown body and white pickguard, showing the bridge, two cream knobs, and a toggle switch.
Close-up of the copper-finished bass body, showing the bridge, white pickguard, two cream knobs, and textured side binding.
11 / 22Close-up of the copper-finished bass body, showing the bridge, white pickguard, two cream knobs, and textured side binding.
The bass's lower body, showing the worn copper-colored top, textured cream sides, and a visible output jack.
12 / 22The bass's lower body, showing the worn copper-colored top, textured cream sides, and a visible output jack.
Close-up of the bass body from above, showing the worn copper-brown finish with many scratches and the cream textured side binding.
13 / 22Close-up of the bass body from above, showing the worn copper-brown finish with many scratches and the cream textured side binding.
Close-up of the bass's worn copper-brown body with white binding, showing many scratches and paint chips, especially near the lower bout.
14 / 22Close-up of the bass's worn copper-brown body with white binding, showing many scratches and paint chips, especially near the lower bout.
The bass's back shows a worn, reddish-brown finish with many scratches and edge wear revealing the lighter, textured side binding.
15 / 22The bass's back shows a worn, reddish-brown finish with many scratches and edge wear revealing the lighter, textured side binding.
Close-up of the bass's dark fretboard and four silver strings, with a single white dot inlay and worn, chipped finish on the neck.
16 / 22Close-up of the bass's dark fretboard and four silver strings, with a single white dot inlay and worn, chipped finish on the neck.
Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the dark fretboard, silver frets, and four strings over a light brown neck.
17 / 22Close-up of the bass neck from the side, showing the dark fretboard, silver frets, and four strings over a light brown neck.
Close-up of the bass's dark fretboard with four strings, showing a digital gauge measuring 1.69mm of string action.
18 / 22Close-up of the bass's dark fretboard with four strings, showing a digital gauge measuring 1.69mm of string action.
A digital caliper measures the neck relief of the bass, showing 0.79, with visible wear and blue strings.
19 / 22A digital caliper measures the neck relief of the bass, showing 0.79, with visible wear and blue strings.
A digital caliper measures the bass's dark rosewood fretboard and frets, displaying "0.98" on its screen.
20 / 22A digital caliper measures the bass's dark rosewood fretboard and frets, displaying "0.98" on its screen.
A digital scale displays "5:10.6 lb oz" in front of the copper-finished bass body with a white pickguard and fretboard visible.
21 / 22A digital scale displays "5:10.6 lb oz" in front of the copper-finished bass body with a white pickguard and fretboard visible.
Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with four silver strings, showing white dot inlays at the 7th and 9th frets.
22 / 22Close-up of the dark rosewood fretboard with four silver strings, showing white dot inlays at the 7th and 9th frets.

Danelectro

1960's Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass w/HSC

$1,295.00

Available

  • Year1960
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreSherman Oaks
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1960
Model
1960's Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass
Condition
Good
Originality
all-original
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.69
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.79
Weight
5lbs

Construction

Neck
Maple
Fingerboard
Rosewood

Hardware & electronics

Pickups
Original Single Lipstick Pickup And Electronics
Tuners
Original Open Gear Tuners

Case

Case
HSC

Description

1960's Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass w/HSC

Guitar Is In Overall Good Condition

All Original With Heavy Cosmetic Playwear Visible Throughout (See Photos)

Copper Color Masonite Body

C-Shape Maple Neck With Rosewood Fretboard

Comes With Period-Correct Danelectro Case

Neck Depth At 10th Fret .98"

The Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass delivers the unmistakable vintage style and punchy tone that made Danelectro instruments legendary. With its distinctive Shorthorn double-cutaway body, classic lipstick pickup, and comfortable short-scale feel, the 3412 offers warm lows, crisp definition, and plenty of retro character. A fantastic choice for players and collectors looking for authentic Danelectro sound and style.

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