notice much of a difference between 34" and 35" scale lengths?.... I didn't

I've owned both and played both. Never had an issue switching. I find there's more of a difference based on how the bass is built (small body, large body, how and where the neck or bridge is mounted, etc) as that has more of an effect where the first fret will sit relative to your body.

 

It used to bother me, but now it's not an issue, simply because I have accepted that it takes a few minutes of playing for my brain to aclimate.

 

If you can't tell the difference then it doesn't matter, don't worry.

 

After playing 34" scale basses exclusively for almost two decades, I decided to acquire a 35". I really tried to acclimate to it — namely, daily practice for about six months — but ultimately decided that it wasn’t going to work for me. It’s not something that I could’ve discovered in ten minutes at a music store either. It took an honest and dedicated attempt over time. I envy bassists (and guitarists) that can transition effortlessly between different scale lengths, but I’m not one of them.

 

Oh man...not ANOTHER 34" vs. 35" and how does that affect you and the blah, blah, blah....

 

I started on a 35" and i found that it actually made playing a 34" seem easier. I had to stretch more and it made me quicker. So playability is equal for me; I'm at home on a 35" so 34 is naturally easier. I don't know how this would be for people who played mainly on 34" scales though.

 

I'm not that big of a guy so the longer scale is a big reach for me. My 5ers are ebmm and I never have a low b problem ever!

 

The body shape can make a huge difference. I general play 34". But I once took a bongo 5 I ordered to my local music store and asked them if it was short scale. Switching back and forth between my warwick thumb and the bongo the bongo felt like it was shorter. For 5 string the difference is pretty small but 35" scale on a 6 or 7 string is pretty tough for me so the size of your hands plays a part as well. I also think "G" and "high C" strings tone suffers from the longer length. Although I've never owned one I can definitely see why fanned fret basses were invented.

 

Depends on the bass.

I have played 36" scale basses that I could reach then first fret easier than many 34".

Remember, the scale length is from the bridge to the nut. Look at many of Carl Thompson's long scale builds as an example.... The bridge couldn't be further back.

I personally prefer 34" if the B sounds good but I have no problem generally switching between the two.

 

I have switched between a 36" [fretless], a 32", a 35", a 34", and a 27" cello during one of my more entertaining band practices. I had no problems adjusting whatsoever. Then again, my hands are huge.

 

It's even more humorous on the DB side. Some of those guys act like a difference of 1'' in mensure would make a bass unplayable to them or result in crippling injuries!

 

i switch between 30", 34, 35.5", regularly.

its not a big deal. at all.

 

No. But that's probably because I don't have sufficient skill to notice the difference.

 

Played a 5 string BTB at a local store a week ago. It was a 35, and I didn't even realize this until i researched it when I got home.

Great B string, and an awesome preamp on BTB's

 

I notice the difference but it isn't a big deal. I started off on 35" but mainly play 34"

 

I noticed the longer scale length a bit on my Rebop because it had such a small body, and I noticed 35" scales more on four strings, but it was never uncomfortable. On a nice full sized five string bass like a Lakland or a MTD, it
is not an issue at all.

 

I have both and don't notice a difference.

 

yeah,... i they feel the same to me! ,.. i guess.