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Why aren't medium scale basses (32") more popular?
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Concerning string choice with 32 scale i hope there are more choices coming soon but i happened upon an Aria 32 scale decades ago a 2 humbucker J style pickup arrangement, i installed RWs no problem.
It has a bright tone overall not thuddy at all, much closer to a 34 scale than a 30.....well, i happened to have a partial set of Fender 9050 flats missing the E....so knowing i have plenty of RW E strings, i found the 9050s A D G fit the bass perfectly as its 4 on a side tuners.
With the Fender flats it is still a fairly bright sounding bass and the RW E matches the 9050 flat A D G strings surprisingly fine tonally...i do have a semi parametric EQ on my Eden Metro and i can get a big variety of tones with CAREFUL EQ adjustment, this is the key imo
However i would like to try something like GHS Precision flats to see how much 'thump' i can get.... but i also use various foam mutes that i cut myself so i can get enough thump with the right foam mute.
Still this 32 scale Aria is more in the J bass territory tonally but i do like the tension with the 9050s which are fairly stiff and the outstanding neck allows very low action, a huge plus in my book...bottom line EQ is important....thought i would share.
It has a bright tone overall not thuddy at all, much closer to a 34 scale than a 30.....well, i happened to have a partial set of Fender 9050 flats missing the E....so knowing i have plenty of RW E strings, i found the 9050s A D G fit the bass perfectly as its 4 on a side tuners.
With the Fender flats it is still a fairly bright sounding bass and the RW E matches the 9050 flat A D G strings surprisingly fine tonally...i do have a semi parametric EQ on my Eden Metro and i can get a big variety of tones with CAREFUL EQ adjustment, this is the key imo
However i would like to try something like GHS Precision flats to see how much 'thump' i can get.... but i also use various foam mutes that i cut myself so i can get enough thump with the right foam mute.
Still this 32 scale Aria is more in the J bass territory tonally but i do like the tension with the 9050s which are fairly stiff and the outstanding neck allows very low action, a huge plus in my book...bottom line EQ is important....thought i would share.
Yeah, strings are critical and sometimes problematic. I tried a Warwick 32" 5er which sounded pretty nice, but i returned when i realised there were no suitable aftermarket flats available.
As it happens TI flats, which are sold as 'short scale' are a little too long on the E for a 30", but perfect for a 32".
As it happens TI flats, which are sold as 'short scale' are a little too long on the E for a 30", but perfect for a 32".
You can’t hear people when drinking beer, either. That explains why people get louder while drinking beer!
If 32"-scale is indeed less popular it would be partly because there are relatively few of them manufactured in the first place.
