Your Go-To Short Scale?

[Chondroulis]

Cat bass

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Really cool!

 

[SLPimp]

Depends. I own three and only play SS basses.

I've got a J style Bacchus WJB Mini (for sale in classified)
A Fender P Bass Mini (from 2006)
And....a Reverend WattPlower for that EB tone.

The Wattplower is a decidedly smooth player that can't make a bad tone. I recommend Reverend as they have several short scales.

That said, if you want a J, hit me up. They're hard to find.

 

[Gizmot]

I’ve got the Sterling StingRay short scale and I’ve had it for a few months. What’s Good: it looks great, plays very well and stays in tune. The 3-mode pickup has a decent range of tones and is very quiet in the humbucking mode. What’s Funky: I can’t seem to find the sound I want and it is very touchy about where and how it’s played. Most basses work better for me played with fingers; this one sounds much better with a pick but it has to be plucked in the perfect location.

Having said all that, it’s pretty nice for how little it cost. I’m confident that it’s much better than a Fender Mustang. I bought it because I’ve had three shoulder surgeries in the last 18 months and I’m regaining my range of motion.

I may end up selling this and getting something with two pickups and active electronics.

 

[sedan_dad]

Longhorn

 

[J_Bass]

I have a Serek MW.

But I know that these are hard to get and expensive.

I tried a friend's Fender Mustang JMJ and liked it a lot, if I wanted another 30", I would by one.

 

[Marc61]

I have a Squier Musicmaster Vista that’s my go to. Funny I just picked this up today. It’s super short scale. Not sure what I’m going to do with it. Doubt it’ll be a go to

 

[Liam Wald]

I have a Squier Musicmaster Vista that’s my go to. Funny I just picked this up today. It’s super short scale. Not sure what I’m going to do with it. Doubt it’ll be a go to

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What is that bass? Looks like something that would have come out of the Matsumoku Shop in the '70s?
Looks like a low end Aria. Very nice find.

 

[Playbyear]

Yamaha Motion MBIII. it’s actually medium scale, but very easy to play. I had one for years, but have sold it.

Now interested in a U-bass

 

[D.A.R.K.]

Love all these short/ medium scales, big fan. Not for versatility though- the short scales I've had and loved were because of more unique voicing, as opposed to having chameleon like traits. Here's mine, have had it for around 20 years now, love it. Mid 60's-ish Hagstrom.
Super thin neck, really stable due to the metal T- rod running the length of it. Very aggressive pickups, dummy coil, Frankenstein parts.

 

[noahw1]

I bought my first short scale about 4 months ago and love it - a Lakland hollow-body HB-30. I put some Thomastik Infelds on it and love it.

 

[Plectrum72]

when I play short scale it's either the Hofner Ignition Club bass in greenburst or an Arctic White Warmoth P/J.

 

[2cooltoolz]

I just finished my first "real" shorty (sorry Bronco lovers ), a Player PJ body with JMJ neck (I love the rosewood board and worn in feel, plus the 1.625 Precision neck. Feels like home!!).
Standard MIM/pre '08 AmStd Precison pickup. I had a SD Hot Jazz pickup that I put in while waiting for my Nordstrand split to come in, but I've decided I might like the SD in this bass (not the one before). Chromes.

Very Fender traditional; not so much Mustang traditional.

 

[pcake]

i usually grab one of my mikros or my bronco.

 

[Doctor Intrepid]

 

[TL23NC]

My one and only shorty is a Squier Jag. It’s a cool little bass with a bunch of potential but I decided that I’m a standard scale guy so it and I will probably be parting was soon.

I love mine. Bought from a TB member who had upgraded to Hipshot tuners and Duncan pickups.

 

[Marc61]

What is that bass? Looks like something that would have come out of the Matsumoku Shop in the '70s?
Looks like a low end Aria. Very nice find.

it’s Des Lauriers. Made in Korea. 26” scale

 

[Terry Farmer]

Since you specified Short Scale it would have to be the one in the center, my Reverend Sentinel. The one on the right however is my go to ax. It’s a medium scale (32.5”) Sandberg SL. The one on the left is just a damn good for the money Cort (34”).

 

[Mustang Surly]

Here's some old video of a vintage Mustang being played with a pick:



And a newer, PJ Mustang played finger style (with bonus, severe Tele abuse):

 

[Kukulkan61]

If I was on the hunt for a SS it would be one of these !
Sire Marcus Miller P10 Natural | Chicago Music Exchange | Reverb
Reverend Dub King | Wildwood Guitars | Reverb
G&L Tribute Fallout Bass - MP CAR | Mojo's Music | Reverb

 

[Rocket Queen]

Really good:
Mensinger Cazpar (custom, but look for used)
Spector Bantam

Good also (and I’ve got one of each available for cheap):
Fender MIJ Short Scale Jazz Bass
Fender MIC Short Scale Jazz Bass
Schecter Banshee Bass
Gretsch 2220
Gretsch 2202