In particular, I am looking for a short scale bass with a wide mid-range distribution for a rock-ish sound. But that's just me... Let me know which ones everyone thinks is best!
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Best Short Scale Basses
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Depends on your price range... and what sounds you like. I owned a vintage 60s fender mustang that had a great warm sound with lots of articulate mids. It would fill the bill well in a rock style gig. I own a 32 scale (which is medium scale but) alembic which was amazing. I use it for everything from progressive metal to old school beatles tunes. If you have a chance to grab an alembic short scale I recommend you do so.
If money is no object, then get Scott to make you a custom Birdsong bass.
I've also got an SG Reissue which plays great and sounds real good for rock bass once I replaced the pickups. Though some like the stock "mudbucker" pickups that it comes with.
I've also got an SG Reissue which plays great and sounds real good for rock bass once I replaced the pickups. Though some like the stock "mudbucker" pickups that it comes with.
i have a danelectro long horn the reissue a few years ago that dosent have the rosewood its nice. have a set of flats on it. nice sound
Big +1!!! My Birdsong Cortobass is 31" scale, around 7.5 pounds, and sounds faaaaantastic!!
Yes, that Gretsch is nice and light. Looks good and feels good.
I'll say too, that the other day I played an Ibanez GARTB in a Guitar Center and that was not bad at all. Most impressive for the price and tone options were interesting. The electronics were not stunning, but suitable.
I'll say too, that the other day I played an Ibanez GARTB in a Guitar Center and that was not bad at all. Most impressive for the price and tone options were interesting. The electronics were not stunning, but suitable.
I am currently in love with my Fleabass Junior. Just under 7 #'s and a wonderful thin neck. Single pup and very comfortable. $399 MSRP (not what I paid). Sounds really full and clear.
Warmoth has a short scale body/neck that you could theoretically do anything with on the electronics side. I have no idea how well it actually works though.
I like the "Hi-Flyer" Style basses, the Eastwood one is a 30', and the Aria one is a standard 34'
How do you guys play these basses fingerstyle with no pickup to put your thumb on? I tried to play some violin style basses and I really had trouble working the E string given how far the strings sit from the body.
