Searching for a Short Scale

[El Diablo Rojo]

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.

Ahh ok I've been scouring the interwebs looking for one with the glossy finish LOL. I had pretty much made up my mind about getting the Wattplower II before chatting with Andy Levine. I don't love the looks of the Dub King, don't hate it, but don't love it either. I think I'll end up with the LP, the YouTube tones I've heard will fit in nicely with my current basses (P Bass/Stingray).

 

[whm3223]

The first couple years with the LP I was using Gibson Brite Wire strings because I loved how it sounded when I first got it. After a solid shielding job with some conductive paint, I've got LaBella White Tapewound strings on it and I'm really loving how it sounds and feels to play.

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

Well now it's come down to Worn Black or Worn Red........

 

[johnk_10]

Is yours the matte? It looks glossy

i shot clear gloss nitro over the matte finish and made a new trans tort for it to give it more of a vintage LP junior look.

 

[fhm555]

So I'm on the hunt for a short scale bass...the contenders are:
Mustang
Jaguar
Les Paul Junior Tribute
Reverend Wattplower II

Price not being a factor, opinions on the 4 I listed (FWIW I'm leaning more towards the Mustang or the LP) My concern with the Jag or Mustang is that they are not going to be distinctly different from my P Bass, while the LP and Wattplower will be.

Have you tried a Mexican p/j Mustang. I’ve got one and stock wiring renders the bridge pickup and tone control pretty much useless when the bridge is selected. Neck only sounds really good however, enough to overlook the rest of the control group until I decide if I’m keeping the thing. I’d prefer a straight VVT and that’s what it will wind up with if I keep it. So far i’m not wanting to let it go.

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

i shot clear gloss nitro over the matte finish and made a new trans tort for it to give it more of a vintage LP junior look.

Looks great man nice work!

 

[jd56hawk]

So I'm on the hunt for a short scale bass...the contenders are:
Mustang
Jaguar
Les Paul Junior Tribute
Reverend Wattplower II

Price not being a factor, opinions on the 4 I listed (FWIW I'm leaning more towards the Mustang or the LP) My concern with the Jag or Mustang is that they are not going to be distinctly different from my P Bass, while the LP and Wattplower will be.

There are only a few short-scale basses I'd consider buying, so only a few I'd recommend.

The Wattplower is pretty good, too.

 

[Stranger Danger]

I've played all of them but I own the Gibson. Pretty hard to be an American classic under a grand. Swap the pickup cover for a chrome one and you are golden.

 

[GodsLove66]

Treat yo self!!! Check out Sereks!!! Jake is the KING of Shortscale bass builders!

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

I've played all of them but I own the Gibson. Pretty hard to be an American classic under a grand. Swap the pickup cover for a chrome one and you are golden.

The black would look really cool with a chrome pu cover. Who makes these?

 

[Stranger Danger]

The black would look really cool with a chrome pu cover. Who makes these?

Philadelphia Luthier supplies thunderbird pickup covers that fit

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

Philadelphia Luthier supplies thunderbird pickup covers that fit

And they come in nickel!! Me thinks I'm going to order the black one and add the nickel cover. The thing about the black that I didn't like was the monochromatic look of it.

 

[Stranger Danger]

And they come in nickel!! Me thinks I'm going to order the black one and add the nickel cover. The thing about the black that I didn't like was the monochromatic look of it.

Well get the pickup surround too. And some screws

 

[MasterMonkeyMan]

There are only a few short-scale basses I'd consider buying, so only a few I'd recommend.
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The Wattplower is pretty good, too.

^^ What's this one? ^^​

 

[jd56hawk]

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^^ What's this one? ^^​

Italia Cavo...after buying the Imola and seeing/hearing how nice it is, I've been looking for one to pop up on Reverb.

 

[MasterMonkeyMan]

Italia Cavo...after buying the Imola and seeing/hearing how nice it is, I've been looking for one to pop up on Reverb.

Now I'll be looking too!

 

[jd56hawk]

Now I'll be looking too!

The thing is, plenty Italia Maranello basses, the full-scale model for sale, but I just can't find a Maranello Cavo.

 

[H K]

So I'm on the hunt for a short scale bass...the contenders are:
Mustang
Jaguar
Les Paul Junior Tribute
Reverend Wattplower II

Price not being a factor, opinions on the 4 I listed (FWIW I'm leaning more towards the Mustang or the LP) My concern with the Jag or Mustang is that they are not going to be distinctly different from my P Bass, while the LP and Wattplower will be.

Please consider a Hagstrom Swede bass. Not the superswede, but the short scale LP style. It's the most versatile shortscale I have ever tried. Maybe even the most versatile overall. And the craftsmanship is amazing, even if some give the RI a bad rep, my experience is 100% positive. Anyway, it's got, among other things; pup selector, series/paralell pushpull pots, single coil/ humbucking switch. Plus it looks stunning

 

[blacktocomm]

Please consider a Hagstrom Swede bass. Not the superswede, but the short scale LP style. It's the most versatile shortscale I have ever tried. Maybe even the most versatile overall. And the craftsmanship is amazing, even if some give the RI a bad rep, my experience is 100% positive. Anyway, it's got, among other things; pup selector, series/paralell pushpull pots, single coil/ humbucking switch. Plus it looks stunning

I’ve never seen one of those. Just watched a demo video and I’m impressed.

 

[El Diablo Rojo]

Please consider a Hagstrom Swede bass. Not the superswede, but the short scale LP style. It's the most versatile shortscale I have ever tried. Maybe even the most versatile overall. And the craftsmanship is amazing, even if some give the RI a bad rep, my experience is 100% positive. Anyway, it's got, among other things; pup selector, series/paralell pushpull pots, single coil/ humbucking switch. Plus it looks stunning

Why would you do this to me. I had my mind made up! Found a white one and you are right they are stunning. I do like the versatility of the electronics.