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Old 11-28-2012, 05:54 PM
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Tell me about cool, cheap short scale basses with character...

Yup, I thinking of maybe getting myself yet another bass and it has to be a cheap one (so don't tell me about what I'd get if I save more, etc). I'm thinking 'bout getting either a cheap 6er (an SX Jazz) or a cool vintage style short scale 4 string... still have to make up my mind.

Anyways, tell me about cool short scale vintage style bass under 500$, or better, under 300$, that are worth it to try out.
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:01 PM
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:05 PM
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I remember Hofner having some crazy little guy, I almost got it over the summer. It's like $275 US, check it out

EDIT: found it! http://www.hofner-guitars.com/electr...-shb-bk-0.html
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:28 PM
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:37 PM
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:46 PM
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That Hofner Galaxy bass is pretty cool.
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:51 PM
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Squier Jaguar Short Scale is awesome for under $200.
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:56 PM
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Old 11-28-2012, 06:59 PM
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Squier Mikey Way Mustang? There's a demo on www.fender.com of him playing, it sounds really cool. It's got a humbucker, though.
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Old 11-28-2012, 07:06 PM
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used danelectro longhorn reissue
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Old 11-28-2012, 07:21 PM
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Shortscale? vintagey? character?!!!

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Old 11-28-2012, 07:34 PM
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Old 11-28-2012, 08:21 PM
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These if you can find one if not Dano longhorn.
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Old 11-28-2012, 10:56 PM
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There are 2 Squier MusicMasters on ebay right now. One pink and one black.
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Old 11-29-2012, 12:01 AM
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Any of the Dano shorty's have the cool factor goin' on.
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Old 11-29-2012, 12:16 AM
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Used Fender Mustang. Or Squier Vintage Modified Mustang Electric Bass - $255.



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Old 11-29-2012, 02:01 AM
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I'd vote for a Dano Longhorn too. It's funky little cheapo that sounds and play great.
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Old 11-29-2012, 05:19 AM
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Used Fender Mustang. Or Squier Vintage Modified Mustang Electric Bass - $255.



It would be nice if they made these with humbuckers that werent Mikey Ways.
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Seconding the Hofner Galaxie.
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