Squier, Mayones, Kala, and Tiny Boy are producing mini basses. And maybe others I haven't heard of. Love it or hate it, is Small the new Big trend in bass guitars? Got to admit, I'm starting GAS for a mini bass.
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Definitely want to buy one to teach the kids.
Not one of the $1,000 ones, but...
Not one of the $1,000 ones, but...
How does that even WORK? ( I mean using the STEEL strings...) ???...some sort of baritone tuning?
I had an Ashbory bass for a while, and it was fine... but that was silicone!
I had an Ashbory bass for a while, and it was fine... but that was silicone!
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Check this brand out.
Out of Malaysia, I think.
I have a Miezo coming soon, so I'll keep everyone posted.
But the thing that caught my eye is the prices! ~$450 for a 4 string 16" minibass? Yes please!!
Check this brand out.
Out of Malaysia, I think.
I have a Miezo coming soon, so I'll keep everyone posted.
But the thing that caught my eye is the prices! ~$450 for a 4 string 16" minibass? Yes please!!
i have 2 ibanez mikros, a squier mini precision and a smallguitars.com MB2 (24.75" scale). i also owned a ubass, which i now wish i hadn't sold, but i didn't realize there were steel wound strings available for it, and the rubbery strings drove me crazy. i also have a 19" scale no-name bass uke in the closet.
you can order custom steel rounds from newtonestrings.com or tapewounds from pyramid - both do any length strings you like. i have a newtone set on my MB2.
btw, for lots more sub-short scale basses
Sub-Short Scale Talk
you can order custom steel rounds from newtonestrings.com or tapewounds from pyramid - both do any length strings you like. i have a newtone set on my MB2.
btw, for lots more sub-short scale basses
Sub-Short Scale Talk
I really like the look of these.
Completely forgot I posted that.
Well, it was so long ago!
Clifton 32 Inch Mini Bass Precision Bass | Lazada PH
There is a long thread about sub-short scale basses that includes pretty much every one being mentioned, click: Sub-Short Scale Talk. I only play 22 to 25" scale basses, having started with my seniors uke group over 6 years ago. I now have 30 of them, which @pcake has been over to see.
You know what they say about guys with mini basses 
They have mini cases
Get your minds out the gutter..
They have mini cases
Get your minds out the gutter..
I've got a Fame M-03 mini with a 20.5" scale and steel strings. It's tuned ADGC. 38mm nut, 19mm string spacing.
You know what they say about guys with mini basses
Who's mind is the gutter? Not me.
My wife is a guitarist but she bought a U-bass because a ‘normal’ bass is too big for her hands. The sound from the U-bass is remarkably loud and deep. It certainly fulfils a niche area for her.
As an aside, she has the steel string version, not the rubber string version.
As an aside, she has the steel string version, not the rubber string version.
omg - kohanmike's bass room made me feel like i had gone to short scale heaven - it was amazing!!! and he customizes many of them so they're literally one-of-a-kind basses.
i can't stand and play any bass over 5 pounds due to shoulder injuries, and we have a number of players here with neck and back problems that find these smaller basses are generally under 5 pounds, which allows us to play where we otherwise couldn't. they're also good for those with arthritis or tendonitis in the elbows, wrists or hands because a smaller bass means less stretching of all those areas.
and yes, they make awesome travel and couch basses
i play my 24.75" scale bass in standard tuning with standard strings. you can always up the gauges of the strings if you want them to be less floppy.
I guess you can bend three halve steps or so then with those flubby strings?
Can you also use them for slapping?
And is the spacing on the highest frets not becoming too tight?
