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Short scale for pro gig?
- Thread starter Ivan Ramírez
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You could also check out Scott Whitley on YouTube and on his website, bass player with the Animals and big country. He designed his own SS now sold by Chowney which is pretty decent.
I hope you are joking! Honestly they should be interested in if you can turn up and do the job, not the gear you use. A Mustang bass till has the magic 'Fender' on the headstock, which usually keeps folks quiet.
If they are that concerned with your gear then I worry about what else they might be strict about.
Sounds like a load of bs. Should be fine with SS, hell bring a short and a 5er, or a short 5er. Doubt they'd notice whether it was short or not.
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I personally prefer 32" scale a bit more just because you can fit more fingers on the board higher up. Makes chording easier, but not everyone needs that. I still enjoy 30" scale though.
My only complaint (if you could call it that) is the need to use higher tension strings if you like the snap you get from 34" scale. You can still get quite a bit, but if you like it extra snappy, that's something to look at.
I had a friend who wanted to borrow one of my basses for a theme park gig because it's white and the musicians had to wear all white including shoes and belts and use white instruments (the park would provide a white baby grand and drum kit).
I did not know this existed, and really want to try it.
I worked cruises as a sax player. If you only have 10 years bass experience, you may find yourself to be under qualified for certain musician positions on the ship.
What type of cruise bassist do you want to be? Theater band musician or as an all encompassed band?
@Joshua Pickenpaugh was a cruise bassist. He can answer questions on the matter.
Yeah, I switched from a 34” to a 31” because I wanted to be a beginner again. Gave me a whole new lease on life!
Yes, you can play a pro gig on a short scale. Besides the previously mentioned McCartney there was some guy named Jack Bruce who was a pretty decent bassist....And Felix Pappalardi. And Mike Watt. And probably quite a few others I could think of if I felt like taking the time.
3 of my favorites. Getting older, hands are hurting after long gigs.
I just switched to short scale. Band can't tell the difference.
Audience certainly cannot.
It's all in your head.
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This scenario is exactly what Scott designed the instruments for. From the website:
"A Birdsong, by design, is not just one of the best short scales in the world - but a world class bass that happens to be smaller, lighter, and more balanced & comfortable."
I've played Birdsong for the past several years and I don't think I'll ever go to another brand. Love these little Giants!
This scenario is exactly what Scott designed the instruments for. From the website:
"A Birdsong, by design, is not just one of the best short scales in the world - but a world class bass that happens to be smaller, lighter, and more balanced & comfortable."
I've played Birdsong for the past several years and I don't think I'll ever go to another brand. Love these little Giants!
Oh and my first shortie is a Birdsong.
And if you don't want to pop for that-
Just picked up a Birdsong designed Thin the Herd which is a
beauty and will do the job for $600.
Custom Build - Birdsong Designed T Bass - 30.5" Scale PRE-ORDER - Robin Blue
- Mar 19, 2013
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- If only I were that good....
Lucky it’s a cruise gig then....plenty of motion in ....
Ah...you get where I’m headed!
Sounds like someone who has no idea what he's talking about. OR they only want a burst and tort P 4-string bass because...reasons.
