The 1964 Danelectro Shorthorn 3412 is a short-scale semi hollow-body bass featuring a Masonite and plywood body with a "seal-shaped" pickguard/control plate, usually finished in Copper or Bronze. Known for its lightweight design and single "lipstick" pickup, it features a 15-fret rosewood fingerboard, 1-5/8" nut width, and a bolt-on maple neck. The 3412 is known for a punchy, warm, woody tone suited for vintage rock and blues, often utilizing flatwound strings for a classic sound.

Key Specifications

• Body: Semi-hollow Masonite (hardboard) top and bottom, plywood frame, double-cutaway.
• Finish: Commonly Copper/Bronze Metallic.
• Neck: Bolt-on maple neck with an un-bound rosewood fretboard.
• Scale Length: 29-1/2” to 29-3/4".
• Nut Width: 1-5/8” (approx. 43 mm).
• Pickup: Single lipstick tube pickup.
• Controls: Concentric volume/tone knob and a 3-way tone modifier switch.
• Bridge: Metal trapezoid plate with rosewood saddle.
• Tuners: "Box" style.

This example is in remarkable condition - 100% original and housed in the original hard shell case. Plays and sounds great too! Pots date to mid '64. Weighs 6.04 pounds & neck measures 1.66" wide at the nut. Very cool collector-grade piece!