Searching for a Short Scale

[klejst]

Of the choices presented, I'd go with Mustang. Even the Squier models are really solid.

 

[Bertr]

I had the Gibson DC and loved it. The ONLY reason I let it go was the slab body. When sitting to play it just hit the wrong nerve in my forearm and I couldn’t play for prolonged amounts of time. That aside, I wish I still had it for gigging. It sounded huge, played great and balanced just right.

Yes. I have one and found it quite uncomfortable on the forearm.
I really liked it and do not want to sell it so: Enter the power sander.
Now it´s arm-contoured and it is just great. I did not refinished it. Just oiled.
It is a very good bass, very full and even from lows to highs.

Note: I also contoured a SQ Bronco, which is similar to the JMJ.

 

[BEADG63]

My Sire U5 shorty is killer and was under $600 with a real nice snug Sire gig bag.

 

[gln1955]

Check out Marusczcyk also

Definitely. They will make just about anything you want.

 

[johnk_10]

i switch from playing long scale basses (since 1967) to short scales about 3 years ago and haven't looked back.
i have 25 of them now and here's my list of them:
1. 1968 Gretsch 6073
2. 2019 Gretsch G6073B cherry
3. 2020 Gretsch 2220 sunburst
4. 2019 Fender JMJ Mustang Bass daphne blue
5. 2018 Hagstrom Viking cherry
6. 1985 Alembic Distillate
7. 2019 Guild Starfire Bass II RI cherry
8. 1968 Hofner 500/1 German (bought in 1973)
9. 2019 Hofner HCT 500/1 dark burst
10. 2020 Hofner HCT 500/1 light burst
11. 2019 Hofner Ignition 500/2
12. 2020 Hofner HCT 500/2 light burst
13. 1969 Gibson EB1 walnut
14. 2007 Gibson SG Bass cherry
15. 1973 Gibson EBO bass cherry
16. 2020 Gibson LP Jr. DC Tribute bass (gloss cherry)
17. 2020 Gibson LP Jr. DC Tribute Bass (TV yellow)
18. 2019 Eastwood Newport cherry (modded)
19. 2020 Eastwood Sidejack Pro Mosrite style (sunburst)
20. 1969 Ovation Typhoon II Cherry
21. 2020 Custom Telecaster bass
22. 2020 Squier Bronco Bass Black (modded)
23. 2021 Rondo Jazz Bass 3TSB (modded)
24. 2012 Squier Jaguar Bass Black (modded)
25. 2021Rickenbacker 4005XC Fireglo

i dig ALL of them.
my most recent one is the black Squier Jaguar (my second one). I had a silver one about 5 years ago and i loved the look of it but the neck was just too tiny for me (both at the nut and the heel) so i sold it. since they've been discontinued for a few years now, used ones are getting pricey. i found and bought one about 2 months ago, but again, the neck was too small for me and felt like a toy so i bought an aftermarket rosewood block & bound neck for it ( which i slightly reshaped and shot it with nitro) that is much wider both at the nut (42mm and at the heel 2 1/2") and i replaced the pickups with a fender RI P bass an a Dimarzio model J for the bridge. i love it now.

if you have any questions about any of the basses on my list just ask and i'll try to answer them.

 

[sonojono]

Go with a JMJ

 

[Thorsoundcore]

Well, I can say I'd recommend the MK II Wattplower for sure. Hands down some of the hugest passive low end I've ever heard, but the member on page 1 that mentioned it has more high end than a typical P is also very correct (for the record, I like HOT sounding P style basses specifically anyway so this wasn't a drawback at all to me). So yeah, definitely more lows AND highs than all the standard Fender P's I've tried if that works for you.

The DC junior does look tempting to me as well though. I like T-birds and their pickups, but I also love the "sweet spot" thing too. Plus they're not bad looking aesthetically at all (seems like the double cut style either looks awesome or really doesn't, and the former is the case w/the DC jr. IMHO).

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

i switch from playing long scale basses (since 1967) to short scales about 3 years ago and haven't looked back.
i have 25 of them now and here's my list of them:
1. 1968 Gretsch 6073
2. 2019 Gretsch G6073B cherry
3. 2020 Gretsch 2220 sunburst
4. 2019 Fender JMJ Mustang Bass daphne blue
5. 2018 Hagstrom Viking cherry
6. 1985 Alembic Distillate
7. 2019 Guild Starfire Bass II RI cherry
8. 1968 Hofner 500/1 German (bought in 1973)
9. 2019 Hofner HCT 500/1 dark burst
10. 2020 Hofner HCT 500/1 light burst
11. 2019 Hofner Ignition 500/2
12. 2020 Hofner HCT 500/2 light burst
13. 1969 Gibson EB1 walnut
14. 2007 Gibson SG Bass cherry
15. 1973 Gibson EBO bass cherry
16. 2020 Gibson LP Jr. DC Tribute bass (gloss cherry)
17. 2020 Gibson LP Jr. DC Tribute Bass (TV yellow)
18. 2019 Eastwood Newport cherry (modded)
19. 2020 Eastwood Sidejack Pro Mosrite style (sunburst)
20. 1969 Ovation Typhoon II Cherry
21. 2020 Custom Telecaster bass
22. 2020 Squier Bronco Bass Black (modded)
23. 2021 Rondo Jazz Bass 3TSB (modded)
24. 2012 Squier Jaguar Bass Black (modded)
25. 2021Rickenbacker 4005XC Fireglo

i dig ALL of them.
my most recent one is the black Squier Jaguar (my second one). I had a silver one about 5 years ago and i loved the look of it but the neck was just too tiny for me (both at the nut and the heel) so i sold it. since they've been discontinued for a few years now, used ones are getting pricey. i found and bought one about 2 months ago, but again, the neck was too small for me and felt like a toy so i bought an aftermarket rosewood block & bound neck for it ( which i slightly reshaped and shot it with nitro) that is much wider both at the nut (42mm and at the heel 2 1/2") and i replaced the pickups with a fender RI P bass an a Dimarzio model J for the bridge. i love it now.

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if you have any questions about any of the basses on my list just ask and i'll try to answer them.

Wanna sell your TV Yellow Tribute LOL...well damn dude you own ALL THE BASSES! Jesus if you had a Reverend to compare with the Tribute you'd be my hero. I'm really down to those two....Rev (watt or dub) and the Tribute.

 

[steve_ss]

i switch from playing long scale basses (since 1967) to short scales about 3 years ago and haven't looked back.
i have 25 of them now and here's my list of them:
1. 1968 Gretsch 6073
2. 2019 Gretsch G6073B cherry
3. 2020 Gretsch 2220 sunburst
4. 2019 Fender JMJ Mustang Bass daphne blue
5. 2018 Hagstrom Viking cherry
6. 1985 Alembic Distillate
7. 2019 Guild Starfire Bass II RI cherry
8. 1968 Hofner 500/1 German (bought in 1973)
9. 2019 Hofner HCT 500/1 dark burst
10. 2020 Hofner HCT 500/1 light burst
11. 2019 Hofner Ignition 500/2
12. 2020 Hofner HCT 500/2 light burst
13. 1969 Gibson EB1 walnut
14. 2007 Gibson SG Bass cherry
15. 1973 Gibson EBO bass cherry
16. 2020 Gibson LP Jr. DC Tribute bass (gloss cherry)
17. 2020 Gibson LP Jr. DC Tribute Bass (TV yellow)
18. 2019 Eastwood Newport cherry (modded)
19. 2020 Eastwood Sidejack Pro Mosrite style (sunburst)
20. 1969 Ovation Typhoon II Cherry
21. 2020 Custom Telecaster bass
22. 2020 Squier Bronco Bass Black (modded)
23. 2021 Rondo Jazz Bass 3TSB (modded)
24. 2012 Squier Jaguar Bass Black (modded)
25. 2021Rickenbacker 4005XC Fireglo

i dig ALL of them.
my most recent one is the black Squier Jaguar (my second one). I had a silver one about 5 years ago and i loved the look of it but the neck was just too tiny for me (both at the nut and the heel) so i sold it. since they've been discontinued for a few years now, used ones are getting pricey. i found and bought one about 2 months ago, but again, the neck was too small for me and felt like a toy so i bought an aftermarket rosewood block & bound neck for it ( which i slightly reshaped and shot it with nitro) that is much wider both at the nut (42mm and at the heel 2 1/2") and i replaced the pickups with a fender RI P bass an a Dimarzio model J for the bridge. i love it now.

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if you have any questions about any of the basses on my list just ask and i'll try to answer them.

You're missing a Rickenbacker 3000 in your short scale collection.

 

[johnk_10]

You're missing a Rickenbacker 3000 in your short scale collection.

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i had one in the mid 70's but never really bonded with it so i sold it (but i wouldn't mind having it now).

 

[johnk_10]

Wanna sell your TV Yellow Tribute LOL...well damn dude you own ALL THE BASSES!

nope. i love it especially after modding more to my liking with a single ply black pickguard and powder coated black puckup cover. and it's the lightest weight one that i could find at under 8lbs. (7lbs 11 oz).

i also love my lightweight cherry one too:

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

Found a worn brown one in stock. Wish the Cherry gloss was still available that is my favorite behind the TV Yellow.

 

[REV]

The JMJ Mustang is good but the E string is kind of floppy (if you know what I mean). I'm really happy with my Danelectro Longhorn, especially when I put a piece of foam underneath the strings at the bridge. Great thump.
I also have a Hofner Club bass which is a different sound but also really nice.

 

[johnk_10]

Found a worn brown one in stock. Wish the Cherry gloss was still available that is my favorite behind the TV Yellow.

they never offered a cherry gloss. only matte cherry.

 

[HelpImaRock]

I have an '08 Reverend Watt prototype and a '21 Squier Mustang.

The Watt is everything I wanted in a Precision, just in a shorter scale. The Mustang is brighter, with the same strings, and also has a thinner neck. It also has significantly lower output.

I would say if you're looking for a short scale, Precision necked firebreather, go with the Watt.
If you want something a little more short scale Jazz feeling with vintage output, go with the Mustang.

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

they never offered a cherry gloss. only matte cherry.

Is yours the matte? It looks glossy

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

I have an '08 Reverend Watt prototype and a '21 Squier Mustang.

The Watt is everything I wanted in a Precision, just in a shorter scale. The Mustang is brighter, with the same strings, and also has a thinner neck. It also has significantly lower output.

I would say if you're looking for a short scale, Precision necked firebreather, go with the Watt.
If you want something a little more short scale Jazz feeling with vintage output, go with the Mustang.

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If I were going with the Watt it would be the II with Humbucker neck pu.

 

[HelpImaRock]

If I were going with the Watt it would be the II with Humbucker neck pu.

My understanding is the difference is just in the pickups. I think you'll get a lot more tonal variety out of the II. I don't think that takes away from my comments and more adds to it.

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

I really want to thank everyone who chimed in. Appreciate your time!!

 

[whm3223]

Is yours the matte? It looks glossy

He did various mods himself and posted the photos in another thread. That paint job was his own work.
EDIT: I guess if I'm going to contribute anything to this thread I should also say that a LP Jr DC is my daily driver. I love it. Mine is black.