Danelectro 58 Longhorn CB

Danelectro 58 Longhorn CB review

The Danelectro 58 Longhorn CB is a fixed-bridge electric guitar with a distinctive Longhorn body, two lipstick-style single-coil pickups, and a Copper Burst finish. Its listed price is $569, and the model has been available since April 2026. The specification sheet gives it a 635 mm (25-inch) scale, a bolt-on maple neck, a Masonite body, and a rosewood fingerboard.

Those details put the CB in a fairly specific lane. It has two independent volume controls and two tone controls, plus a three-way pickup selector. That is a familiar, direct layout rather than a modern control system with extra switching options. There is no tremolo, and the bridge is fixed, with an adjustable saddle. Players who want a stable, uncomplicated bridge setup may prefer that arrangement; players looking for vibrato effects will need another model.

Body, neck, and hardware

The Longhorn outline is the most visually distinctive part of the design. The Copper Burst finish gives the guitar a warm, metallic-looking name on paper, though the supplied specifications do not describe its exact appearance or finish construction. The body is Masonite, with no separate top listed. The neck is maple and bolts onto the body, while the rosewood fingerboard has dot inlays and 21 frets.

A 635 mm scale is shorter than the 25.5-inch scale common on many electric guitars, but the listed measurement is effectively 25 inches. Scale length can affect string feel and setup, although the actual result also depends on string gauge, action, and personal preference. The spec sheet does not state the neck profile, fingerboard radius, nut width, or factory string gauge, so buyers should check those details with the retailer if they are important to fit or setup.

The nut is aluminum, and the tuning machines are chrome units with a vintage-style design. The bridge saddle is adjustable, giving a technician or owner a way to set intonation. There is no included case or gig bag. At this price, that is worth including in the buying calculation, especially for anyone who needs to transport the guitar regularly.

Pickups and controls

Danelectro equips the 58 Longhorn CB with two Lipstick single-coil pickups. The pickup layout is listed as SS, meaning two single-coil units. A three-way switch selects between the pickups and their combined setting, while the separate volume and tone controls allow adjustments for each pickup. The available data does not specify pickup output, magnet type, wiring details, or measured frequency response, so claims about exact tonal character would go beyond the evidence.

In practical terms, the control set is easy to understand: select a pickup, set its volume and tone, and balance the two when using the combined position. Players accustomed to a single master volume and tone will have more adjustment at hand, while those who prefer a simple control layout may need a short period to get used to the four knobs. The fixed bridge keeps the design focused on straightforward tuning and intonation rather than tremolo use.

Owner feedback and buying context

The owner comment supplied for this review comes from a player with experience across several Danelectro models, including a 57 single-cut, a baritone 58 Longhorn, multiple Shorthorn variants, and other guitars with different pickup configurations. That player calls the 58 Longhorn their favorite of the group. It is a useful point of reference because it comes from someone familiar with the brand's varied designs, but it remains one owner's preference, not a controlled comparison or a substitute for trying the guitar in person.

The comment does not provide detailed observations about tuning stability, fretwork, pickup noise, setup, or sound through particular amplifiers. Those are the areas a hands-on buyer should assess. Check that the neck feels comfortable, the fret ends are smooth, the adjustable saddle intonates across the fingerboard, and both pickups and all four controls operate cleanly. The listed 21 frets also make it sensible to test access to the highest positions if upper-register playing is part of your routine.

Verdict

The Danelectro 58 Longhorn CB offers a clear, old-school specification: Masonite body, maple bolt-on neck, rosewood fingerboard, two lipstick single coils, four individual controls, and a fixed adjustable bridge. Its standout design and Copper Burst finish will appeal to players drawn to Danelectro's Longhorn shape. At $569, the missing case or gig bag adds a likely extra cost, and the limited published setup details make an in-person check worthwhile.

The strongest endorsement in the available feedback is that an experienced Danelectro owner ranks this model above several other guitars from the brand. That makes the CB worth considering for players already interested in the Longhorn format. Buyers who need a tremolo, a particular neck profile, or documented pickup specifications should compare alternatives before committing.