2022 Short Scale basses

[Killing Floor]

I’m in a hotel having coffee and Tears for Fears is on the TV in the lobby.
Oh looky, is that a double cut Duesenberg Starplayer but hollow instead of semi hollow?
Huh. Checking the GAS gauge!

Sorry for the crummy picture of a TV but you need that. Short scale madness.

 

[HoHumbucker]

My U5 is still with my luthier. Besides a pro setup, I'm having Hipshot Ultralite tuners and an Albridge bridge installed.

The tuners on my Gretsch are not great. They don't hold pitch as well as my 34" Sterling or the U5. I am considering learning how to do some mod/repair work using the Gretsch as a platform. Since all you cool kids are doing Hipshots, maybe I will too.

I was also intrigued by a couple threads here showing some body mods to give some right arm relief. Not sure if I am ready to tackle a respray as well.

 

[Green Knight]

Here's my 2022 short scale, and I mean short ... 27" short ... the Form Factor Audio Wombik4. it's not even here yet, but this is a pic.

 

[BassJuju]

I bought this one last month. I only have SweetWater photos at this point.

 

[Crix]

I’ve wanted one of these for awhile. I HATE that they stopped matching the headstocks on the standard models, though.

This was going to be my next bass, but I need something grittier than jazz pickups. I found a custom shop G&L Fallout SS on their phone Instagram page, and I’m trying to figure out a way to replicate this without spending $2500+! It’s like a mini L2000, and I need it in my life.
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The standard SWB-1 headstock matches the natural Ash body finish well. That’s my combo for now, although the Trans White finish is beautiful, and it matches the Chowny truss rod cover.

And the SWB-1 is very versatile, with anything from sweet to downright growly tones readily available. Don’t know if you’ve watched this video, but it’s very revealing.

 

[Crix]

The tuners on my Gretsch are not great. They don't hold pitch as well as my 34" Sterling or the U5. I am considering learning how to do some mod/repair work using the Gretsch as a platform. Since all you cool kids are doing Hipshots, maybe I will too.

I was also intrigued by a couple threads here showing some body mods to give some right arm relief. Not sure if I am ready to tackle a respray as well.

I noticed that my Gretsch’s tuners were…um…shi#y. They didn’t hold tune for 15 seconds at a time. I knew I would swap them out with Hipshots, if I were to keep it. The shallow neck mass and radius that didn’t work for me made that measure unnecessary. Too bad. I liked the little guy.

 

[Crix]

@Joe Nerve, I assume you’ve seen the Maruszczyk short scales that can be customized to your liking?

Yep, I have. They’re really nice.

 

[JT Foster]

The standard SWB-1 headstock matches the natural Ash body finish well. That’s my combo for now, although the Trans White finish is beautiful, and it matches the Chowny truss rod cover.

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And the SWB-1 is very versatile, with anything from sweet to downright growly tones readily available. Don’t know if you’ve watched this video, but it’s very revealing.

Oh, I’ve watched every video I could find on the SWB. It’s definitely on my list, but I’m looking to get a bass with more of a Wal-esk tone. I don’t think I could get that sound from jazz pickups

 

[PotsdamBass8]

I’ve wanted one of these for awhile. I HATE that they stopped matching the headstocks on the standard models, though.

This was going to be my next bass, but I need something grittier than jazz pickups. I found a custom shop G&L Fallout SS on their phone Instagram page, and I’m trying to figure out a way to replicate this without spending $2500+! It’s like a mini L2000, and I need it in my life.
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Why don’t you get a Fallout Tribute, but an MFD humbucker (they sell them on their website), and have someone route and install? Should be under 1000 all said and done.

 

[JT Foster]

Why don’t you get a Fallout Tribute, but an MFD humbucker (they sell them on their website), and have someone route and install? Should be under 1000 all said and done.

I thought about doing that, but I had no idea I could do it that cheap..

 

[JT Foster]

Why don’t you get a Fallout Tribute, but an MFD humbucker (they sell them on their website), and have someone route and install? Should be under 1000 all said and done.

I actually did a mock up awhile back of what that would look like.

 

[PotsdamBass8]

I actually did a mock up awhile back of what that would look like. View attachment 4619811

I like that better than the real one, the neck pickup is too far forward on the custom shop.

 

[JT Foster]

I like that better than the real one, the neck pickup is too far forward on the custom shop.

Totally agree.

 

[JT Foster]

I like that better than the real one, the neck pickup is too far forward on the custom shop.

Did a mini stingray HH for fun as well

 

[dmk]

I’m in a hotel having coffee and Tears for Fears is on the TV in the lobby.
Oh looky, is that a double cut Duesenberg Starplayer but hollow instead of semi hollow?
Huh. Checking the GAS gauge!

Sorry for the crummy picture of a TV but you need that. Short scale madness.
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Here's the video. Looks like a Hofner Club Bass in the background.

 

[Kevin Doyle]

View attachment 4607319 Chowny SWB-1. Passive/Active. Ash body is rounded throughout. The 30.75” scale & beautifully slim yet substantial neck feel natural to play without stretching. VERY reminiscent of an Alembic Stanley Clarke Signature.

That looks beautiful! How much does it weigh?

 

[Doctor Morbius]

Here's the video. Looks like a Hofner Club Bass in the background.

OMG! Roland Orzabal looks terrible! I saw TFF about 10 years ago in Indianapolis and he still had dark hair and was thin.

 

[BassVibes]

I suppose you could put Serek out there as they are customisable so plenty of new variations already for '22

 

[brocco]

If that were active it could have the potential to push me over the edge. I know Sires are usually heavy too though, so that would be a consideration.

Hey Joe the tonal range is really good probably why you can't find em anywhere. Mine is NOT going back.

 

[WG Plum]

OMG! Roland Orzabal looks terrible! I saw TFF about 10 years ago in Indianapolis and he still had dark hair and was thin.

A lot of life can happen in ten years.