I am definitely not saying that it would sound "weird" just really wondering if there is a compromise there. Over the years I have heard many people here on talkbass say that the longer the scale, the less musical the higher pitched strings are. I have never done a side by side comparison. Matter of fact, I don't even think I have ever played a 36" scale bass. It does seem to make some sense though.
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35" Scale - Drawbacks?
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I am definitely not saying that it would sound "weird" just really wondering if there is a compromise there. Over the years I have heard many people here on talkbass say that the longer the scale, the less musical the higher pitched strings are. I have never done a side by side comparison. Matter of fact, I don't even think I have ever played a 36" scale bass. It does seem to make some sense though.
+1000 to Kjung's post, i know @ least on my Carvin that the extra inch is attained by moving the bridge back rather than making the neck longer. The drawback however that i find is it is impossible for me to get extra long scale strings locally as i live in north central iowa. so if i break my g practicing b4 a gig i'm SOL. thats why i order in bulk from carvin, strings by La Bella
