Danelectro '56 short scale bass: Demo of sounds and sonic comparison

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In this unsponsored video, I will demonstrate the different sounds you can get from this Danelectro '56 short scale bass. This bass belongs to a local pro bassist friend of mine and I am very grateful for the chance to demo it for you.
I have always gravitated towards Fender style instruments, both for appearances and also sonically. In this video, I will compare the sounds of this Danelectro in different situations/genres where I would otherwise reach for a Fender style bass. Will it change the sound and the vibe? Let's find out.
Basses were recorded direct through a Line6 Pod Go with identical settings - my usual GK800RB model settings. Basses were level matched, but no EQ or compression was added in post. A spring reverb effect was added in the third playing example.
00:00 Intro
00:29 Specs
02:04 Sounds
04:50 Fender style instruments and lead up to playing examples
05:44 Example 1 - Rock
07:28 Example 2 - 70s soft rock
09:28 Example 3 - Bluegrass country
11:19 Assessment
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@fer_fdi 5 ай бұрын

beautiful and useful demos, thank you!

@jonathanwong458music 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for the encouragement and for watching!

@winstontk Ай бұрын

This was a really great video/demo. Very informative. The tests with the different music/playing styles were a nice touch for sure. (Although, I have to say, when you were playing your beloved Hofner Club Bass, your smile made it very apparent which bass you preferred! Heh heh.) Thanks for this, Jonathan. Nice job, sir.

@jonathanwong458music Ай бұрын

Guess I gave it away! Thanks so much for watching!

@Kunibert_Knatter 6 ай бұрын

This Danelectro indeed has a distinct and unique sound. Makes it sticking out nicely from the crowd.

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

Unique tone can make a track special! Thanks for watching!

@mdwayne741 6 ай бұрын

That bass sounds amazing....nice and tight sound. Wow...may have to add that one to the collection. 😂

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

Yeah! It’s a cool bass! Thanks for watching!

@radiojet1429 Ай бұрын

Thanks. Bit of hum but surprising sustain. The Hofner did have a cool sound.

@jonathanwong458music Ай бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@MrSparks54 6 ай бұрын

Very nice demo Jonathan. Sounds pretty good to my old ears. Have you played a Squier Paranormal Rascal bass? I just picked one up and fairly impressed with it. Cheers from Utah

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I had a chance to play the older Rascal, green with lipstick strat-type config. I was really turned off by the heavy weight of it. Looked cool though. Haven’t tried the newer paranormal one yet.

@StevenDoyleLuke 6 ай бұрын

Huge Dano fan here! I have the Longhorn Bass, Longhorn Baritone, Hodad Bass (changed to Piccolo), '59 Guitar in Thunderbird Pink, and '56 Baritone (bottleneck). That '56 is on my list:) Rosewood bridge is a challenge . . .

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

Wow, that’s an awesome collection!! Thanks for watching!

@StevenDoyleLuke 6 ай бұрын

Will take pics at NAMM of the Dano Booth and Send to you!@@jonathanwong458music

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thx man!

@jasondorsey7110 6 ай бұрын

That's a gorgeous color...I used to have a longhorn bass in blackburst, it was certainly unique...but to be quite honest I don't really miss it

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

It’s an awesome colour! Won’t be a daily driver for me, but on the right song, could be magic. Thanks for watching!

@jasondorsey7110 6 ай бұрын

@@jonathanwong458music They do nail that '60s flats+pickstyle sound

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

It sure does! Even with my bad technique!!

@LMaia14 6 ай бұрын

Great sounding bass, I wasn't expecting to like it so much. Did you experience any neck dive? How's the weight? Thanks

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

It’s a cool vibey bass! Won’t replace my usual go tos, but it exceeded my expectations for sure! It’s super light, under 7 lbs and the small tuners made this one balance well without neck dive. Thanks for watching!

@brunocyclist 6 ай бұрын

Interesting instrument! General shape, layout, controls and sound remind me of my Gretsch G2220. Maybe I should consider rewiring the toggle switch middle position to series instead of parallel, that's a really cool sound!

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

It’s a bigger, louder sound (in series). Put in a switch that allows you to toggle between parallel and series for max versatility! Thanks for watching!

@jmat45sr6 4 ай бұрын

For the country sample the Hofner is the clear winner for me. Nice clear overtones. Compared to the Fenders the Dan sounds almost like you are playing with a pick. Interesting dynamic.

@jonathanwong458music 4 ай бұрын

Yes! The initial attack of the note was different, wasn’t it! Good observation and ears! Thanks for watching!

@brotherjames6401 5 ай бұрын

Nice bass, sounds very convincing to me, especially with the drums! Did you notice any tuning instabilties with the lightweight tuners? They don't look very stable from my perspective. Thank you!

@jonathanwong458music 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! The tuners appeared on the flimsy side. The bass stayed in tune during my recordings, but unsure how tuning would hold up on stage or being banged/thrown around on the road though….

@MrDanalaimo 6 ай бұрын

Thanks as always, Jonathan. I see many more Longhorns in the wild available used. Do you have any thoughts on how the models compare, especially with respect to tone?

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

I have not yet played a longhorn bass, so I’m not sure. It strays even further from a FSO! (Fender shaped object) haha! Thanks for watching!

@MrDanalaimo 6 ай бұрын

@jonathanwong458music not FSO is part of its charm :)

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I was just kidding! I’m trying to branch out!

@guillaumecoursdeyoga4910 6 ай бұрын

Great bass. Is it a solid body or a semi hollow body ? Hello and Happy new year from the other side of the pond

@jonathanwong458music 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Tapping the body, it doesn’t sound fully solid as it has a bit of a hollow, higher pitch ‘boing’ over a lower pitched ‘thud’. However, it is advertised as hardboard and plywood. So I suspect it is not a true semi hollow body as we would think of one. Maybe it’s voids or several pieces put together? Good question! I don’t know the answer, unfortunately.