I play all "vintage style guitars", and I don't care if some of them are cheapos, or what gear snobs think of them. I like both the look and sound of these instruments. The last instrument I bought was a Squier Bronco Bass, used for $80, and I love it. I hate any heavy metal, or modern style guitar regardless of the brand name. I especially loathe Paul Reed Smith guitars. I know they are well made, expensive guitars, but they just don't speak to me, and sound generic in my opinion.
I too, own a 90's Korean made Dano Longhorn Bass re-issue and love it, as well as a Jay Turser Violin Bass, which I think is superior to Hofner's Asian made Icon series.