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Fretless Short Scale Club

jags

jags

May 10, 2011
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Kona Hawaii
#1
How about starting a Fretless Short Scale Club!! I searched for such a club I couldn't find one here at TalkBass. So if it's OK with the moderators we can start right here and now! :bassist:

Here are my two fretless short scales. A defretted Hondo Alien 31 inch scale:

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And my "Mio Tribute" 30 inch scale SX fretless short scale Jazz Bass:

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Visit This Thread to see the major electronics mod I did on this bass.


Ill be glad to keep track of the member numbers. Just post a photo of your Fretless Short Scale and you're in! So I guess that makes me #1!! :)

Let's see those Fretless Short Scales!


Fretless Short Scale Club

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RandyMolson said:
You are taking on a big responsibility starting a new TB club. Like having a baby.
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Welcome RandyMolson! I guess this makes you the VP and if anything should happen to me....

Actually, I've never had any kids so this "baby" might be good for me!

Nice basses! I really like the unusual specimens. That acoustic looks great and you gotta love the Dukes! My Alien is great fun to play.

Thanks again! :cool:

Fretless Short Scale Club

#1 - jags
#2 - RandyMolson
 
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psssst... Randy, It's gotten very quiet here at the Fretless Short Scale Club. I wonder if we are the only 2 people on the planet with a couple of Fretless Short Scale Basses? There must be others out there.

If you're out there join the club!

Thanks!
 
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My main player is a Birdsong fretless Cortocustom (Cortobass pickups, Fusion body). 31" scale. Not in a place where I can post pictures from right now, but I wanted to throw in my support for the club.
 
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RandyMolson said:
Mayhap some bass players are embarassed to admit their boards are short. :hmm:
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Randy, as we all know it's not the length that counts! However in this case I guess it does!


Duplo42 said:
I have one, short scale, defretted, 5 string. But i aint gonna show it, it's an ugly mofo...
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Duplo42, the uglier the better! It shows some character! I'll take your word for it so you're in! If you ain't gonna show it can you give us a detailed description? Especially being a 5 stringer?


acleex38 said:
My main player is a Birdsong fretless Cortocustom (Cortobass pickups, Fusion body). 31" scale. Not in a place where I can post pictures from right now, but I wanted to throw in my support for the club.
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acleex38, Thanks for the support! You're in! When you get a chance please post some pics. We would love to see what you got!



Fretless Short Scale Club

#1 - jags
#2 - RandyMolson
#3 - Duplo42
#4 - acleex38


Thanks Again! :cool:
 
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spade2you, Very nice! I like the minimalist to maximumist approch! I really like the clean and simple Rob Allen Mouse 4 stringer and I have no idea how you can play that 7 stringer. I'll add you to the club if you don't mind as we need the members. Thanks!



Fretless Short Scale Club

#1 - jags
#2 - RandyMolson
#3 - Duplo42
#4 - acleex38
#5 - spade2you


Thanks Again! :cool:
 
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jags said:
I have no idea how you can play that 7 stringer.
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Having played 6 string for several years, it wasn't much of a stretch. Tuning it an octave below a 7 string guitar is slightly challenging since I'm used to playing my 6 strings in straight fourths. I did this tuning and 32" scale to allow me to use thicker strings in the upper register to have something a little less nasal sounding.
 
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spade2you said:
Having played 6 string for several years, it wasn't much of a stretch. Tuning it an octave below a 7 string guitar is slightly challenging since I'm used to playing my 6 strings in straight fourths. I did this tuning and 32" scale to allow me to use thicker strings in the upper register to have something a little less nasal sounding.
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spade2you, I'm impressed! I can barely handle 4 strings! And it's such a beautiful instrument also. What about that Rob Allen Mouse? It's simply gorgeous! What's the story behind her? Especially since she is technically a true fretless short scale.

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jags said:
spade2you, I'm impressed! I can barely handle 4 strings! And it's such a beautiful instrument also. What about that Rob Allen Mouse? It's simply gorgeous! What's the story behind her? Especially since she is technically a true fretless short scale.

:cool:
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The 7 is interesting. Adapting to the different tuning aside, I wouldn't say it's too difficult. To be honest, I find it easier playing the higher notes on the high strings in a lower position where the intonation is much more forgiving than up high.

Other than designing the integrated thumbrest due to lack of pickups, high grade koa top, and Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, it's not that different from a stock RA. It was my main instrument several years ago when I was in a fusion/jam band trio.
 
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etoncrow, Very nice! Seems like natural wood finish is very popular for these fretless short scales. They all look great!

RandyMolson, Thanks for bringing up that pic for etoncrow.

spade2you, So that's what that extended fretboard is for. A thumb rest. Brilliant idea! What does one of those set you back? If you ever want to sell it just let me know! ;)

Thanks Again! :cool:
 

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