Short Scale Thunderbird or Explorer???
 

I am a devout short scale player - don't see myself ever going back. but I love the Thunderbird and Explorer bodies and sound. Anyone know of any out there in short scale version? I know there used to be a short scale thunderbird, but it was too pricey for me. I thought about one of the long scale Epihpones and having it converted, but not sure that would work out. Any ideas on this from anybody?

Here you go

http://www.americanmusical.com/Item-...TBS-SEBC1-LIST

Most all the Explorers were 32"

They have a shorty Flying V too
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/...r?src=3WWRWXGP

depends how our opinions of pricey differ ( a Gibson is still a longgg way off for me) but have you checked to see if the ESP phoenix comes in a short scale setup? that would fit with your need for a thunderbird style body at least