What are some 32 inch scale basses?

[michaelc]

I recently aquired a fender BG-31 ABG with a 32 inch scale. It is the most comfortable bass to play I have ever owned. I have had to switch to short scale basses because of wrist problems, but I greatly prefer the 32 inch scale because it is still comfortable without feeling so flubby. After browsing around however I am having trouble finding maufactures who make 32 inch scale basses. Any suggestions?

[DeliriumTremens]

Fender Urge Bass Standard

[ghostdog93]

Rondo Music has this.

Warmoth also offers 32" necks for their short-scale series bodies.

[smcd]

[RCCollins]

you could also try higher tension strings on your 30" scale basses... there;s really no need for it to feel flubby

[DerHoggz]

One of the "girl" brands (Daisy Rock or Luna) has one that comes in purple or pink glitter. I seriously was considering one for a while. Other than that and some Rondo offerings not much exists. Warmoth did fill a big void IMO.

[JSK5String]

Waterstone makes the Tom Peterson models (12, 8 and 4 strings) in 32" scale.

[TRichardsbass]

The only ones I know of immediately are the Fender Urge Bass and the Kubicki Ex-Factor. I am sure that the boutique builders of short scales, like Birdsong, can make you a 32"

[ebonalley]

Not much in production now:
-Ibanez AEB 5 or 10
-SX med scale (just picked one up and its in the set up/rebuilding phase)
-Some high end stuff (maybe Alembic)

Older stuff:
See above
- MIJ Squier P
- Aria Pro CSB

[Bassamatic]

I like the 32" scale and have several. THey are more attractive to me as my fingers slow down.
Japanese Squier P/J
Aria Pro II TSB
Aria Pro II TSB 400
Hagstrom Hag II - 31" Scale

I hope to buy or have made a nice 32" bass made by Landing at some point. Check out their site. The SX is also worth checking out.

I have also found that GHS, Rotosound, , T.I., La Bella and D'Addario all make medium scale strings. The right string is important for the right feel.

[tizzdizz]

I actually was wondering the same thing. Been shopping for a decent practice/jam bass, and was wondering if short scale basses are looked down upon. I'm new to bassdom, so this is helpful stuff. Thanks!

[ghostdog93]

Originally Posted by DerHoggz

One of the "girl" brands (Daisy Rock or Luna) has one that comes in purple or pink glitter. I seriously was considering one for a while. Other than that and some Rondo offerings not much exists. Warmoth did fill a big void IMO.

I totally forgot about the Daisy Rock Stardust Elite. It's a 32" scale, and having played one, I can tell you it's a pretty nice bass...if you can get around the white/purple sparkly finish.

A friend of mine bought one for his girlfriend a while back, but IIRC, it was dark purple.

[Loel]

Also noteworthy Fender aerodyne 32" and MIJ Jazz 32"

I've just completed a Warmoth 32" scale geddy'ish.

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[joebar]

my number one go to bass is an early 80`s vantage avenger and it is around 32 inches; perfect for my small hands.
i also have a fury frettless which is around 31.5 inches as all of their basses are.

[banditcosmo]

Check out Landing Bass. Great basses.

Here a 32" P bass that just shipped out.



Birdsong's are 31". Doubt Scott would do a 32". Not sure if the difference is very noticeable ?

If you watch the TB classifieds and E-Bay you may run across a used 32" Fender or Squier P bass.

Tom Clement bass does 32" basses too.

Oh and if you got lots of money there's alway Carl Thompson and Alembic.

There is also the Flea bass.

[Hoover]

Ibanez ST-980 (circa 1979) was 32".

[Brendan5]

Rouge lx205 is 31". Hundred bucks at MF. Nice feel too

[banditcosmo]

Originally Posted by joebar

my number one go to bass is an early 80`s vantage avenger and it is around 32 inches; perfect for my small hands.
i also have a fury frettless which is around 31.5 inches as all of their basses are.

Never heard of Fury basses. Do you have a pic of you bass ?

[tjclem]

32 scale is great not sure why more don't do it. They can also work for 5 and 6 strings but don't seem to work well with low tension sets like TI Flats...t

[Pilgrim]

I recently picked up a Dearmond Jet Star from a TB member - it's 31" and plays very nicely. You could find one if you looked around...either Dearmond or the Guild model which preceded it.