Which short scale to buy?

[fesem]

I have several short scales including a Landing which I really love and is my main bass. I have the Lakland short scale which was mentioned above and is also a very nice bass. I recently bought a Fender P Jr which is a little smaller than 30" around 28" and I put in a Lindey Fralin PU and love the sound for certain things plus a few of others. You should also check out Birdsong. They have a great rep and I think his C bass might be my next purchase. Need to sell a few things first.

 

[keith1r]

Hofner or Epiphone Allen Woody

 

[CaseyJ]

I played a sweet short scale Gibson LP bass at Sweetwater. It had F holes, so semi hollow body? Any way, it felt so easy to play. $3500ish USD I believe.

 

[ajkula66]

I'm reasonably certain that current Gibson Les Paul basses are all long scale. The old ones were short scale.

If you like Gibbys, SG is back although I don't know whether it's available in Canada yet. in the USA it's around $1300.

As for Hagstroms, the new one are not bad for MIC, bud I'd much rather have an old one...

Happy hunting.

 

[REV]

Mustangs are nice. I get lots of compliments on the tone of my Dan Electro longhorn. If you really want somthing nice the Birdsong basses are fantastic.

 

[Lesfunk]

Reverend dub king

 

[Tommygun_ted]

I'm reasonably certain that current Gibson Les Paul basses are all long scale. The old ones were short scale.

If you like Gibbys, SG is back although I don't know whether it's available in Canada yet. in the USA it's around $1300.

As for Hagstroms, the new one are not bad for MIC, bud I'd much rather have an old one...

Happy hunting.

The Memphis Les Paul semi hollowbody is a short scale. I owned one of the full scale Les Pauls in ebony a few years ago, beautiful basses.

 

[aproud1]

I'm reasonably certain that current Gibson Les Paul basses are all long scale. The old ones were short scale.

If you like Gibbys, SG is back although I don't know whether it's available in Canada yet. in the USA it's around $1300.

As for Hagstroms, the new one are not bad for MIC, bud I'd much rather have an old one...

Happy hunting.

Same here. I love my SG Bass. Only short scale and only 4 string I currently have.

It sounds like you may have a pretty decent budget? Why not go custom? Birdsong, Tom Clement. There are several people who could make you exactly what you want. Unless you want a production bass.

I've been thinking about a 32" scale 5 string fretless and Tom Clement is the guy for that. Just need to stop spending money on other stuff...

 

[edencab]

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[Vinnie Boombatz]

Same here. I love my SG Bass. Only short scale and only 4 string I currently have.

It sounds like you may have a pretty decent budget? Why not go custom? Birdsong, Tom Clement. There are several people who could make you exactly what you want. Unless you want a production bass.

I've been thinking about a 32" scale 5 string fretless and Tom Clement is the guy for that. Just need to stop spending money on other stuff...

If he knew exactly what he wanted, he would be here asking us for our opinion!

 

[aussietc]

If you're playing Americana, would a made in the USA bass suit better? Certain instruments suit the look of a musical style more than others.
It sounds, like you have a healthy budget. I could also look into your own Warmoth short scale build?

 

[aproud1]

If he knew exactly what he wanted, he would be here asking us for our opinion!

Stop making sense!

 

[Mustang Surly]

My love affair with the Guild Starfire continues unabated:

 

[Tommygun_ted]

Where the bass comes from doesn' matter too much to me as long as the build quality is there. And those guild basses do look mighty fine

 

[Mustang Surly]

Mine are current-production, MIK "Newark Street" re-issues and are very nicely put together.

 

[ThinCrappyTone]

I have reasons for needing short scale as well, and have tried many, and owned a few.

I like the Gibson SG basses. They are super light, 30" scale, and real comfy.

Never played a birdsong, but have heard great things about them, and am gassing for one. He only makes shorties I think, and has some under a grand. They look sweet. Luthier in Texas.

kiesel has their headless Vader model that you can spec 30" for no additional cost. You can also chamber the body, choose light wood species, and pay an up charge for them to select the lightest boards for you, if weight is also an issue.

Theres a lakland skyline hollowbody ss that looks real nice as well.

Lately im all about headless shorties though. Great balance, lighter, but the main reason is that even reaching for the tuners is painful, so having the tuners at the bridge is fantastic.

Good luck with your search!

 

[Stumbo]

Check out Kala basses.

I also vote Hofner. Light with a very narrow neck. Easy to play and good thumpy sound.

 

[Pocket4]

You really can't go wrong with a Gretsch Electromatic unless your budget allows for a lot more investment in the bass. I guess there is a sweet spot between GAS and the long term satisfaction of your purchase.

 

[macmanlou]

Fender Mustang P/J for about $575 - Made in Mexico.

 

[Bthebassplayer]

Ibanez AGB200!!!