Danelectro Longhorn Bass Copperburst MIK Korea w/HSC

Danelectro Longhorn Bass In Copperburst Finish

Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Excellent Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Minimal Cosmetic Play Wear Visible Throughout

Made In Korea

Semi-Hollow Body With Vinyl Wrap On Sides And Bolt-On Maple Neck, Pau Ferro Fingerboard And Dot Inlays

Frets In Very Good Playable Condition Showing Light Wear

Dual Lipstick Single-Coil Pickups

Dual Vol/Tone Knobs

Adjustable Bridge With Wooden Saddle

Kluson-Style Tuners

29.75" Scale Length

1.65" Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.80"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 0.87"

Weighs 5lbs 1oz

Comes As Shown With Aftermarket Hard Shell Case

The Korean-made Danelectro Longhorn bass reissue (typically late ’90s–early 2000s) is a lightweight, short-scale instrument that faithfully recreates the quirky look and vintage tone of the original 1950s design. It features the signature exaggerated double-cutaway “longhorn” body, built with a semi-hollow wood frame and Masonite top and back, giving it a distinctive airy resonance and punchy low end. 

Most examples have a 30-inch scale, a slim bolt-on maple neck, and dual “lipstick” single-coil pickups controlled by stacked volume and tone knobs, producing a bright, twangy, and slightly lo-fi sound that stands out in a mix.

The Korean reissues are especially known for being affordable yet well-made, with a retro aesthetic, very light weight, and a smooth, easy-playing feel—though they can show some cost-cutting quirks like simple hardware and cosmetic wear over time.