Any company make such a bass without going custom?
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32" P-bass with jazz neck?
- Thread starter TexasThunder
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I’ve been looking for the same thing for some time; Hammersmith and Maruszczyk both have 32” scale as an option. Both are made outside the US so good luck playing one without buying it first.
You might want to check out the new Ibanez Mezzo.
In store at Sam Ash. Typical thin Ibanez neck that so many people like with matching headstock...$299.
The Roadster Orange Metallic looks great!
In store at Sam Ash. Typical thin Ibanez neck that so many people like with matching headstock...$299.
The Roadster Orange Metallic looks great!
I have a 1994 MIJ Jazz that has a 32" scale. I would love to have a 32" scale P/J.
I'm thinking of trying one of these! I'd love to have the vintage white / buttercream one (whatever they call that finish), but get a pearloid pickguard from one of the other models to swap onto it.
These look interesting and something I might buy with a complete mod over-haul in mind. I could see buying one of these, removing all electronics, converting to a straight passive p-bass, make a new pick guard that covers the jazz pick-up slot/extra pot holes, and then strip the paint and stain/paint it to my liking.
Could be a fun project.
Fender Japan "scaled down" medium scale P - rare as hen's teeth!
I had a white one 20+ years ago and to this day I still regret selling it
I had a white one 20+ years ago and to this day I still regret selling it
This. I've got a 32" P with jazz-spec neck I put together from Warmoth and it's great. You might end up spending more but you'll get exactly what you want.
Seems like putting a medium scale neck on a full scale body (assuming the pocket dimensions work) would have the pickup in the wrong location. Isn't there some mathematical sweet spot for classic P-bass pup location?
Yes. This is why when you configure a medium scale neck on Warmoth's website, they warn you that their necks are only designed to be used with their short-scale bodies.
No issues. And you can prove it to yourself.
Take a 34" scale P bass. Tune it down 1/2 a step and capo on the first fret. It is now a 32" scale with the pickup in the "wrong" place. I bet it still sounds like a P.
My Warmoth 32" P caused me to sell my MIA Fender P and my USA G&L LB100. I realize that Warmoth is pseudo custom but the 32" scale market is pretty limited.
Today, I'd probably start with the Ibanez Mezzo and see if it is good enough.
@TexasThunder, as others have pointed out, there several ways you can achieve your goal.
Warmoth's 30" and 32" necks mate with their SSB bodies, which are scaled down a bit from their standard offerings.
By contrast, my 32" conversion necks mate with traditional 34" scale bodies from manufacturers like Allparts, Mighty Mite, USACG, Warmoth, etc.
Although the picture below shows a custom build, the image will help visualize how the conversion neck works:
Warmoth's 30" and 32" necks mate with their SSB bodies, which are scaled down a bit from their standard offerings.
By contrast, my 32" conversion necks mate with traditional 34" scale bodies from manufacturers like Allparts, Mighty Mite, USACG, Warmoth, etc.
Although the picture below shows a custom build, the image will help visualize how the conversion neck works:
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Side note - I think 32" scale is a better compromise for a 4-string bass than other lengths and am sad at the lack of offerings. The 32" scale avoids the sometimes tubby sound of 30 and is easier to play than 34. If done right, neck dive is less and the overall size of the body and therefore weight of the instrument can be reduced. The biggest drawback seems to be string selection.
I was all set to checkout a cart of gear on Warmoth but then Mattisson/Janek announced his new 32" 26 fret sig would be <$2k. So hanging out to see if that comes to fruition first.
Check out pat Wilkins. I believe he is offering 32’’ scale basses. I own two of his standard scale basses they are wonderful instruments and pat is awesome to work with
