Bass For Teaching

[therealting]

I don't think short scales are weird at all- it doesn't really alter the visuals, it's just a little smaller. The nice thing abou t the short scale is that you coudl even let younger kids play it to see if they are more comfortable with it than full size bass, particularly if they are having trouble dealing with the huge neck. I would never wish a wide-spaced 35" 5-string on any 10 year old. Most short scale basses are relatively inexpensive as well, so no worries about it getting beat up.

Those are all very good points - thanks!

What scale is the Samick?

26".

When I first took upright bass lessons, my teacher played piano! When he needed to show me something on the bass, he just played mine.

That's interesting... I'm guessing you have a good ear or know how to play the piano!

 

[therealting]

I have to say, because nobody has yet.

That takes some b*lls! You have to admire someone that takes the chance. Hats off.

By the way - thanks.

It is a bit of a risk, but as a naturally risk-averse person I thought this is one of the things I can't afford to regret later in life. I have several years at one of the most prestigious firms in the business in my pocket, and I am still young (23), so it will always be a credible fallback for me in two years if things don't work out.