I love the feel of a long scale bass. My 5 string is 35" and plays fantastic. I would like to get another 4 string, but every one I've looked at is always 34" or less. Who makes a 4 string with the scale length of a 5 string? Is there a reason 4 strings are shorter, is it functional or just tradition?
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I've been trying to research 35" 4 strings over the past couple of days. I was aware of some Spectors (Euro) being 35", but what else?
I happen to have identical Schector Custom-4 and Custom-5...the 4 is 34" and the 5 is 35". I know part of the 5 string preference is to raise B string tension. I prefer a higher tension so have been looking to get a 35" 4 string bass. Spector is on my list, but not a cheap way to get a test bass for a while. Fret for fret, the 1" scale difference is not a big deal to me in terms of left hand position.
Thanks for creating the thread, I was going to create one just like after doing a little more homework. Ideally I'd find a used bass in the $300-500 USD range to get, then decide on the Spector.
I happen to have identical Schector Custom-4 and Custom-5...the 4 is 34" and the 5 is 35". I know part of the 5 string preference is to raise B string tension. I prefer a higher tension so have been looking to get a 35" 4 string bass. Spector is on my list, but not a cheap way to get a test bass for a while. Fret for fret, the 1" scale difference is not a big deal to me in terms of left hand position.
Thanks for creating the thread, I was going to create one just like after doing a little more homework. Ideally I'd find a used bass in the $300-500 USD range to get, then decide on the Spector.
They used to call it something like the Euro 435 but now it's just an upgrade option for the Euro 4LX.
They'll make a US NS-2 in 35" as well. I have one.
It was the 435LX but they could have changed the designation. I don't keep up with the 35" scale Spector basses all that much.
Ibanez made a 35" 4-string. Look up the bassist for Chevelle, he plays the one I have in mind.
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However, I believe he owns every available one
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EDIT: Peavey example
Peavey G Bass USA Made Carbon Fiber Neck w/ 35" Scale
Peavey made 35" 4 strings. USA made G basses,Millenniums and Cirrus & some Grinds are all 35"
Ibanez made a 35" 4-string. Look up the bassist for Chevelle, he plays the one I have in mind. However, I believe he owns every available one
Holy crap I thought you were joking! Well, thanks for adding to my gas . . . . . .
there's one on ebay for $35, but it's 5" scale.
STANLEY CLARKE Miniature Guitar Bass Alembic Jazz
There used to be an Alembic dealer in my area, local guitar shop. played one once, very nice instrument.
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My 5 string is a Shecter Stiletto Studio 5, with every string downtuned a m3 and the tension is great. Previously I was using a Schecter XXX-4, which did pretty good at that tuning, but the 5 is noticeably better. My thought was combining the neck feel of the 4 and the scale length of the 5 could be, well, pretty dope.
Spector was already on my GAS list, so that is very interesting. The stellar performance of my neck through Schecter Studio 5 is probably the only thing stopping me from spending thousands of dollars on an instrument I want but don't really need.
Peavey Cirrus. Ken Smith Sound on a budget
