Bass guitar for a child ?

[buldog5151bass]

For example, this young fella is playing a Fender Jazz:



Humbling.

Somehow it doesn't look to big for him, no matter where on the neck he is playing.


I love his smile.

 

[Tex Bass]

You might see them on YouTube but that does not mean it is the right size for them. I teach several young students between 7 and 10 and I can tell you that they can't play a 34" or even a 32" at all. Why make it harder for them if we have other more suitable options nowadays? They will sure get frustrated when they have to play a full size instrument and it is also bad for their techniqu

I agree... Ithink its no difference from a sports analogy. Kids play basketball using goals that are lowered, and use a smaller ball. Kids play baseball on smaller fields using smaller equipment. Tennis racquets and golf clubs are smaller for kids as well. Can kids play these sports using adult sized equipment and regulation sized environments? Of course. But it makes more sense to use the smaller sized elements that are a better fit for their physical size in order to develop techniques and to not become frustrated. I realize you can find several youtube examples of 5 year old wizards shooting basketballs with a regulation ball and hoop height- but i don't think it makes sense for most kids who are learning the game!

 

[Bassamatic]

The Ibanez miKro is a good choice, but only a little less than short scale, like the TMB-30.
The Samick is GREAT (I have one) but discontinued.

You can try www.smallguitars.com for a larger selection in different sizes.

 

[TNCreature]

A Squier Mini P Bass is a great choice if he is small, if not a Squier full sized P or J bass!
Other good suggestions in this thread!

 

[Thundertips]

A Squier Mini P Bass is a great choice if he is small, if not a Squier full sized P or J bass!
Other good suggestions in this thread!
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I agree. The Squier Mini P-Bass is a good choice. It comes in Red, too.

 

[Bob Trier]

Hi a friend has just asked me about a bass for his son I recommend looking at squires, MIM fenders, Yamahas and Ibinez did I miss anything out.
An amp is not so important as I have offered to donate my first combo a 15 W fender
Thanks h

Whatever you get, it's probably not a bad idea to get a "Short Scale" 32 in. bass for those young hands....after he learns and wants a different sound and feel, go for a decent, better quality 34 in. bass.

 

[Huw Phillips]

Thanks for all your reply’s he ordered a mustang in 32 scale, I gave him a 25W fender combo so he’s all set to blow the doors off !!

 

[Geddaric]

Might wanna check this....
https://www.musiciansfriend.com/stupid?icid=210190

 

[Bassamatic]

ALSO - Monoprice has a really nice small bass. Their products are in general quite good, so this should be a good bargain.

Here it is on eBay - you can also find it on Invalid Link Removed

Monoprice Indio Mini Jamm Electric Bass - White, With Gig Bag 889028087411 | eBay

 

[enricogaletta]

Ibanez TM100, super easy to play even for a kids, a 34" scale super comfortable to play from the first fret to the last. Great sound too, in my opinion one of the best 4 quality price ratio.
Cheers!