Someone likely mentioned this here already (didnt read all the replies) but, this could be a online/TB thing only...you know, where no one in real life at gigs would ever say anything to your face.
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When did "Short Scale Shaming" become 'a thing'???
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You know, what really is a thing is keyboardists and their short dinky keyboards. Man up and play 88 keys!
And, don’t get me started on Gibson-scale guitars, or piccolos, or so-called ‘fun’ sized candy bars
I wonder why there are no "short scale" pianos. Many of the greatest composer/players also famously had a reach of an octave + 3rd + . As for bassists, look at Jaco's hands...
THen again, it's probably because the average scale is perfect for the average hand, and the advantage of larger hands may also have disadvantage.
But these are the kinds of things we wonder when we should be sleeping
THen again, it's probably because the average scale is perfect for the average hand, and the advantage of larger hands may also have disadvantage.
But these are the kinds of things we wonder when we should be sleeping
I sometimes bring my JMJ mustang to my gig. I don't get any shaming because it is short scale. I get shaming because of its faux relic finish.
But this is from occasional strangers from the audience. As far as my band is concerned, they would be perfectly happy if I only showed up with this bass.
But this is from occasional strangers from the audience. As far as my band is concerned, they would be perfectly happy if I only showed up with this bass.
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It's prevalent in social media for sure. The thing people forget about social media, is a lot of humans have absolutely no class. They'll chastise people on their death bed and damn them horrible deaths just to get a reaction or a FB like. They attack anyone and anything under the guise that, "it's just a joke". I read some stuff that is purposely worded to be hateful and derogatory towards other bassists, probably 3 times a week on FB. On a side note, I've been noticing a link between the people that act the meanest, and terrible spelling and grammar. No time for dem werds and sentinse dots wen ur makn a funy!
You guns are doing it now too with the Adidas sandals.
Pederson is dead! WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO CARRY HIM AROUND? Aren't there health code issues with stuff like that?
I have 34" and 35" scale basses and I love them both. I started on short scale (what was the Framus Star Bass. . . 30"?) If my arthritis carries on developing at this rate it's likely I'll end my bass playing days on a short scale. By that time the scale will be the least of my problems!
Anyway, there's no shame, just preference and maybe necessity.
Anyway, there's no shame, just preference and maybe necessity.
I have to wear socks with sandals my toe nails look like Vasquez Rocks!
ketchup on a hotdog? Ask Dirty Harry what he
thinks about that! I was checking out a tiny bass at the music store! Man I’m all screwed up
LmaoI think the traditional marketing tactic manufacturers use of “good for players with small hands, women, and children” might have something to do with it.
Feel no shame playing women and children’s instruments with your little hands.
Jk, I love shorties.
Does that have a pickup tucked away somewhere?
