Sorry, didn't see vid- that does look closer to 25" scale. I think the Jr's were only made in black and red.
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THE SHORT SCALE BASS THREAD!
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AFAIK, the P-Bass Jr was only offered in Torino Red and Black. The neck on this sunburst bass looks too wide at the nut, compared to my P-Bass Jr.
To those running SG-type basses with the big neck mudbucker... do you prefer to use round wound strings, or flats?
There's a old Aria SG bass knockoff that's been in the local classifieds for some time now, and I'm kinda wanting to get after that vintage, thuddy, Rolling Stones type tone.
There's a old Aria SG bass knockoff that's been in the local classifieds for some time now, and I'm kinda wanting to get after that vintage, thuddy, Rolling Stones type tone.
Actually, it's not a real Fender, it's a faked one. 25" scale with 2 knobs (just like the real Fender P bass), but I don't think the tone knob works
Fellow short scalers! Just put a NBD review on my new Ibanez Talman TMB 30" short scale. I don't post a lot, so I may have put it in the wrong place. If I did, I appologize. I put it on the main Bass forum For the money you can't beat it. My other two short scales are a custom Lakland and Squier Jaguar. Thanks!
I didn't see a reply. I use both and think they both sound great for different reasons. LaBella DTF have a solid but musical thump and definitely deliver the 60's and 70's classic Gibson tone with a bit of an edge. Probably because my SG is modern. I use LaBella DTR for rounds and I like that for the more modern aggressive sound I currently need. It just depends on what you are aiming for. Either way you can apply sufficient EQ and get a great sound.
Just discovered this thread, maybe somebody can help:
Picked up a near-mint ‘66 Mustang this past July which instantly became my gig bass because it plays and sounds so good. One issue I notice, however, is that there is this snap/slap/thud noise coming off the fretboard. It seems most prominent with the A-string and notes that are played below the fifth fret. This noise seems to be coming from the headstock end of the board as opposed to the slapping sound you’d get closer to the body side when you’re digging in too hard. Although I never hear it “in the mix” when playing with the band, it is audible through an amplifier when playing on my own.
This is my first shortscale, so I’m wondering if this may be normal and inherent to them? Is it a setup issue? I’d hate to make adjustments because it plays and intonates perfectly as is. Ultimately I can live with it but I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this and may have a fix I’m overlooking.
Thanks
Picked up a near-mint ‘66 Mustang this past July which instantly became my gig bass because it plays and sounds so good. One issue I notice, however, is that there is this snap/slap/thud noise coming off the fretboard. It seems most prominent with the A-string and notes that are played below the fifth fret. This noise seems to be coming from the headstock end of the board as opposed to the slapping sound you’d get closer to the body side when you’re digging in too hard. Although I never hear it “in the mix” when playing with the band, it is audible through an amplifier when playing on my own.
This is my first shortscale, so I’m wondering if this may be normal and inherent to them? Is it a setup issue? I’d hate to make adjustments because it plays and intonates perfectly as is. Ultimately I can live with it but I’m wondering if anyone else has experienced this and may have a fix I’m overlooking.
Thanks
If you’re looking for that old school thump I’d suggest flats , and give them a little time to warm up . I’ve got rounds on my SG bass right now , but I’ll probably go over to flats next time .
I'm no expert but had something similar on my Squier CV Mustang parts bass. In my case I heard a similar sound on the A and D strings from about frets 3-5. I raised the bridge saddles for those two strings like 1/8 of a turn and that took care of it.
But maybe I'm misunderstanding your noise compared to mine too.
Looking for a recommendation for a short scale (30") bass:
- Maple fingerboard (love the aesthetic)
- Large fingerboard radius, as close to flat as possible.
- 5 string
- Not multiscale (just a gimmick, and I would struggle playing chords)
- Soap bar pickups, active electronics
- Headless or standard
I would love an MTD 530-24, but can't afford that.
- Maple fingerboard (love the aesthetic)
- Large fingerboard radius, as close to flat as possible.
- 5 string
- Not multiscale (just a gimmick, and I would struggle playing chords)
- Soap bar pickups, active electronics
- Headless or standard
I would love an MTD 530-24, but can't afford that.
This club is dead and has been for quite some time.
Stop in here instead and post your question.
Much more active club with many more active members.
The Official Short Scale Bass Club
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Bass Club directory : https://www.talkbass.com/wiki/clubs-special-interest-patches-settings/?noRedirect=1
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Hi! The question may have been asked before, correct me if so.
I want to buy a short scale bass to complement my Fender Precision, mostly to rest my back when playing a lot.
Had a Fender MIM JMJ Mustang before that was perfectly fine. Like that the neck wasn't as thin as other Mustangs.
Maybe buy a JMJ again. What other bases should I look for?
I want to buy a short scale bass to complement my Fender Precision, mostly to rest my back when playing a lot.
Had a Fender MIM JMJ Mustang before that was perfectly fine. Like that the neck wasn't as thin as other Mustangs.
Maybe buy a JMJ again. What other bases should I look for?
