Just for the heck of it, I wanted to see how much it would cost me to get a bass from them. I LOL'd hard. These guys must be using the most expensive courier in the USA.
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Which shortscale?
- Thread starter eccles77
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Fallouts are heavy, but not THAT heavy
My shipping from Cali to Ohio was $50, a normal discounted corporate rate.
Same thing seems to be happening to me. The order I placed last Wednesday still hasn't shipped. Given the price, I can't complain too much. Glad to hear it does ship eventually.
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Mine is right at 9 pounds. I've seen heavier ones listed at Sweetwater. What kinda ticked me off was G&L described it as an 8 pound bass, which is one reason I jumped on it.
The relief was fine, but the e-string saddle bottomed out before I could get the action low enough. When I pulled the neck to put in a shim, I found a sandpaper shim already there. They tried, but not enough. A piece of credit card did the trick and it's set up nicely now.
) Shipping to Massachusetts: $33.81.
This is for a replacement of the broken D-string tuner on my JB-5, knowing the breakage is due to a wrong design of the G&G Tolex case. For delivery to France (add +24% custom fees on arrival).
I e-mailed a request to Memo twice, he sent me his reply last year, saying he would send me a replacement, but with no result so far.
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Thank you... I e-mailed Memo for the first time with my request explaining the issue on 09/28/22. I sent him a reminder on 11/16/22. Got his reply on the same day saying he would send me a replacement key, with the picture of a matching key attached (my JB-5 is from 2016, tuning key models may vary from time to time). Nothing happened. Third email on 02/17/23, and still nothing yet. I hope I'll be more lucky with a fourth one. I might also ask Greg at Rocket Music - who sold the bass - to step in, but it was 6 years ago and I'm the 3rd owner...
I have understood that G&L used G&G Tolex cases designed for 5-string basses with a 3+2 headstock, even for basses with a 4+1 headstock, hence the problem: the case is too short and the weight presses on the D-tuner. I am very cautious with my 2017 Kiloton 5 that also has a 4+1 headstock and the same 3+2 Tolex case. Now turning the D-string key 1/4 turn after each gig to avoid it hitting the side of the case interior. Or using a Gator molded case or a padded gig bag.
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I don't think the issue with the Fallout Short Scale Bass is that it is "as long as a regular sized bass" overall. It is a short scale bass, but remember that the 30" scale lies between the nut and bridge wherever they are. If you look at how far up the body they have placed the Fallout Bass' bridge, it shifts that 30" scale on out toward the neck end of the guitar. This means your reach to get your hand to the first fret is almost as far as it is on a regular 34" scale bass. It is technically a short scale, but it FEELS like you are playing a full size bass. I think that is why some see it as being a bit pointless as a "short scale".
The Bass that feels like the polar opposite of this is the Sterling Short Scale Stingray. The bridge on that bass sits right on the bottom edge of the body, and accordingly that bass feels super-short-scale, even though it is also a 30" just like the Fallout.
The Bass that feels like the polar opposite of this is the Sterling Short Scale Stingray. The bridge on that bass sits right on the bottom edge of the body, and accordingly that bass feels super-short-scale, even though it is also a 30" just like the Fallout.
Squier Bronco.....30" scale (my fav) these are cheap and easy to slightly mod, most have great necks....Epiphone Newport is another that just came out...thought i would add these but good luck!
The Fallout is an excellent bass if you are trying to solve hand problems stemming from difficulties with the stretch required on a 34" scale. If you are trying to solve a shoulder or arm problem and/or trying to get a more compact playing position, it's not a good choice, as the overall playing posture is pretty much the same a standard scale instrument.
I bought my Fallout for hand issues, and now I wish I had kept it. I have other short scales, but the Fallout had a great sound that I kind of miss, and can't replicate with my other basses.
Update time.
After much thought I bought a Fallout. Sounds amazing, quality is spot on but as was said by several posters, it ain`t exactly small. There is only about 2 and a half inches between the P bass and Fallout. So as the reason (or excuse) for getting a shortscale was not satisfied by the Fallout so back it went.
But I`m missing it so it may return
Thanks for all the suggestions and input but for now buying a shortie is firmly on the back burner.
Peace and love as Ringo used to say!
After much thought I bought a Fallout. Sounds amazing, quality is spot on but as was said by several posters, it ain`t exactly small. There is only about 2 and a half inches between the P bass and Fallout. So as the reason (or excuse) for getting a shortscale was not satisfied by the Fallout so back it went.
But I`m missing it so it may return
Thanks for all the suggestions and input but for now buying a shortie is firmly on the back burner.
Peace and love as Ringo used to say!
But I`m missing it so it may return
This just showed up on my door step. Have not had a chance to plug it in yet. But it sounds nice and resonant, and the 30 inch scale is a blast. I can see why you miss it, it is so easy and fast compared to a full sized bass. Not sure why mine was marked as b-stock. Looks flawless to me.
