Good Short Scale basses

[Corona_Clyde]

Anyone know any brands of short scale basses? Also, are they more expensive or harder to find than other basses?

 

[T. Brookins]

If you can, Try a birdsong. You'll really like it.

 

[sedan_dad]

longhorn.
i love mine.
i favor it over my fenders on some nights.

 

[Nedmundo]

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[CTbass&birdsong]

My primary basses are Birdsongs !

 

[BassManPatsFan]

Alembic?
Yes, most GOOD short scales are harder to find than others. There are a lot of crappy, beginner short scales out there.
What's your price range?
-Alex

 

[Corona_Clyde]

Is $300-400 not gonna be enough for a decent one?

 

[CTbass&birdsong]

Is $300-400 not gonna be enough for a decent one?

Fender mustang a possiblity..400-500 range???

 

[grygrx]

Is $300-400 not gonna be enough for a decent one?

Not a ton of choices (not compared to 34 inch scales). Even new mustangs goes for more than that. Might be time to hit the used market.

They arn't "hard to find" per say, but they make up a much smaller portion of the market. The majority of the instruments fall in the high (1000+) and low end (sub 200). The space in between is pretty sparce.

 

[CTbass&birdsong]

Not a ton of choices (not compared to 34 inch scales). Even new mustangs goes for more than that. Might be time to hit the used market.

They arn't "hard to find" per say, but they make up a much smaller portion of the market. The majority of the instruments fall in the high (1000+) and low end (sub 200). The space in between is pretty sparce.

I picked up the above mustang a few days ago at GC ($450)....brand new...just have to keep your eyes open....good luck in your search !!!

 

[DeanT]

I can't believe no one has mentioned SX yet. With models from $99 to $450, you have a wide range to choose from.

 

[too_much_time]

Um this is probably available in you area 28" scale

I'm consiedered this for my first bass (price is Australian so divide by 2 to 2 1/2 for us pricing)

http://www.allansmusic.com.au/default.aspx?Pg=21&ProductCode=013-4000-506

 

[Ste_m3]

i have to say, i wasnt looking forward to trying out a mate of mines mustang but it was actually really nice to play, felt a bit like playing a guitar at first! but easy to get used too. also if not set up properly the strings do tend to feel a little loose if your not used to it. All IMO and that

 

[circuitspore]

Used DeArmond Jetstars (the nicer Korean ones) usually go in the $300-$350 range. I love mine - excellent upper fret access.

 

[Energy]

This one sounds really sweet:

http://www.duesenberg.de/

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