Reasons for and against short scale

[Pilgrim]

There's no downside to me. I get all the sound I need, plus lighter weight, easier reach and often better balance.

 

[BlindtheCarrier]

I have a 30" scale bass that I play for certain songs. It's actually strung up BEAD. It's real grindy. But that's what I'm looking for with it. To add to that sound I added onboard electronics, a boost and distortion. If I play light, it just sounds full and huge. With the scale being so short, I can play it for hours with little fatigue. It's almost like playing a Bari guitar.

What bass do you play? This is most likely how I would tune if I ever bought one

 

[Rockingbird]

My first (and currently only bass) was a 34" five-string. I learned on that, and I got comfortable on it. Therefore, thats what I use. No reason beyond that.

 

[ledyard]

Here is my vote for why you should go short scale.