I would totally agree, having a Hofner Viola Ignition bass but.....I am.actually considering selling it and getting a Club ( ignition) I play sitting down ( tall stool) and the Club is more comfy.
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Losing my Woody?
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I would totally agree, having a Hofner Viola Ignition bass but.....I am.actually considering selling it and getting a Club ( ignition) I play sitting down ( tall stool) and the Club is more comfy.
If your willing to go a little over your budget you can get a Scott Beckwith (Birdsong) short bass. There 31” scale, available fretted or fretless and made in Texas. There well balanced comfortable and sound amazing.
Short scale jaguar or mustang is probably your best fitting option.
There’s a short scale stingray. Now that’s thump, but they’re above the budget. Probably not as comfortable as a jaguar or mustang though.
I personally find p basses quite comfortable. Thump and a half! But finding a short scale p bass is not easy. So a short scale jaguar or mustang bass will get you very similar thump, plus comfort.
Either way, you best go with flats if you want thump! GHS precision flats are probably the best option for that. Second would be fender 9050. My personal favourite, although they do start off a bit zingy and they take a good month or so to wear down (possibly more) but they only get better with age, so don’t give up on them. The more you play them, the better they get. Not really regarded as a thumpy flat, it’s got a bit of thump, but it’s also got a pretty roundwound-ish sustain to it in the bass. But they’ll do the job! I would say they probably won’t thump as hard as GHS precision flats though.
Hope this helps a bit. Others have probably already covered this stuff before me though.
There’s a short scale stingray. Now that’s thump, but they’re above the budget. Probably not as comfortable as a jaguar or mustang though.
I personally find p basses quite comfortable. Thump and a half! But finding a short scale p bass is not easy. So a short scale jaguar or mustang bass will get you very similar thump, plus comfort.
Either way, you best go with flats if you want thump! GHS precision flats are probably the best option for that. Second would be fender 9050. My personal favourite, although they do start off a bit zingy and they take a good month or so to wear down (possibly more) but they only get better with age, so don’t give up on them. The more you play them, the better they get. Not really regarded as a thumpy flat, it’s got a bit of thump, but it’s also got a pretty roundwound-ish sustain to it in the bass. But they’ll do the job! I would say they probably won’t thump as hard as GHS precision flats though.
Hope this helps a bit. Others have probably already covered this stuff before me though.
Guild Starfire bass is the most comfortable bass I've ever come across. You can typically get one of the newer single-pickup reissues for around $600 used, double pickup ones for $50-100 more. Everything about my two old Starfires is perfect; the profile of the necks, the curves of the body, short scale, and of course the tone! Pretty much every time I play one of my other basses, I question why I even keep them around and just end up going back to one of the Starfires.
If you have short arms, the smaller body of the Guild JS bass might suit you a little better though, and you can find a vintage one of those for about the same amount of money as a reissue Starfire if you're patient.
If you have short arms, the smaller body of the Guild JS bass might suit you a little better though, and you can find a vintage one of those for about the same amount of money as a reissue Starfire if you're patient.
Good morning TB, and thanks for the awesome ideas. I don't have strong "insert quotes" game like @BassCliff does, and would love to respond individually to everyone. But I gotta get to work so here's my summary so far.
A lot of you read my mind on the 2-pup Mustang. I've played one in a GC and very liked it. I would miss the V/V/T setup of the Woody, but maybe I could mod the controls and change out the 3-way switch for a producers switch.
I don't think I realized the Guild Starfire was a shorty, but @mellowgerman you got my attention. Wondering about the body contours but willing to try it. (It's also a good look for the kinda of combo I'm in, for whatever that's worth.) I love Guilds; a B301 was my first bass and I'd love to get back on team Guild.
Finally, @Rich48, that fretless Birdsong looks like a lot of fun.
OK gotta hop. Thanks again!
A lot of you read my mind on the 2-pup Mustang. I've played one in a GC and very liked it. I would miss the V/V/T setup of the Woody, but maybe I could mod the controls and change out the 3-way switch for a producers switch.
I don't think I realized the Guild Starfire was a shorty, but @mellowgerman you got my attention. Wondering about the body contours but willing to try it. (It's also a good look for the kinda of combo I'm in, for whatever that's worth.) I love Guilds; a B301 was my first bass and I'd love to get back on team Guild.
Finally, @Rich48, that fretless Birdsong looks like a lot of fun.
OK gotta hop. Thanks again!
The mustang PJ. Only reason I sold mine was because I looked like a gorilla playing it because I'm 6'2"
We had a sub bassist at rehearsal the other night and he had a SS Mustang.
Thumpy as all heck.
LaBella flats on a traditional-style Mustang goes pretty thumpy.
I generally have 3 minimum specs for a bass..... top jack, minimum 21 frets and passive (or switchable)... I compromised when I went for a Mustang PJ, but couldn't be happier. Fitted ¼ lber's and LaBella Deep Talking flats.... wonderful! A pity about the 19 frets (my 21 requirement being mostly for playability and not really harping on the high E), but I'm beyond satisfied.....
I googled it at work yesterday and immediately wished I hadn't.
Fortunately I'm one of the bosses. All the same, it's not a privilege I abuse (or wish to).
There's a used 32" scale Aerodyne jazz bass with Bartolini pickups, (On Reverb)that Bass would be comfortable and provide mega thump!
(edit) Fender Japan 2010 Aerodyne Jazz AJB-M 32" Medium Scale in Dolphine Gray & Bartolini Pickups (MIJ)
(edit) Fender Japan 2010 Aerodyne Jazz AJB-M 32" Medium Scale in Dolphine Gray & Bartolini Pickups (MIJ)
A used Landing L30T checks every box IF you can find one at the very top of your price range. I just sold one for 800 ...
