shortscale

  1. bas_anton

    Shortscale singlecut.

    Follow my second bassbuild. (First one My first bassbuild: Monark ) This time it's a shortscale singlecut. I want to try a neckthrough construction. Scale length: 30,75" Pickups: schaller P, and a schaller piezo bridge. Harley Benton (Thomann) gb7 tuners. Wood: mahogany (sapele?) For neck and...
    • bas_anton
    • Thread
    • diy neckthrough p-bass piezo schaller shortscale singlecut
    • Replies: 44
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  2. br1qbat

    BEAD Shortscale Bridge Question

    I have an Epi EB-0 sitting around. It is a great playing cheapie, but I mostly play downtuned (usually C standard or BEAD) on my main basses, ehich are 34". I also like to tinker. I was thinking of modding it - refin, pickup swap, maybe lighter tuners, etc. It currently sports the much-maligned...
  3. E

    '75 Musicmaster PUP replacment (humbucking?)

    I'm looking for a replacement PUP for my Musicmaster. My bass has always had a Dimarzio Willpower pickup in it ( Will PowerTM Neck | DiMarzio ) but I think that's too loud and a little muddy for my Labella flats. It's also microphonic to the body and picks up my strap moving. I'm looking at...
  4. B-Mac

    Who makes a short scale 30-inch to 31-inch ABG?

    Not including the micro type ABGs made by Taylor and Ibanez and some others; who makes a short scale 30-inch to 31-inch ABG? I have a Stagg Dreadnought bought from @Chrome Dome and I am aware that LUNA makes one as well as Guild. Who else? My Nephew, the drummer, asked me as he has a co-worker...
  5. AL_BASS

    Carey Nordstrand’s Modern Version of the Goya Panther!

    Hey All, Did anyone see this on social media about a new prototype bass dubbed Acinonyx? It is very exciting, if you are wanting a Goya Panther II but with some nice modern features. My GAS level went up. Check out the picture he posted below:
    • AL_BASS
    • Thread
    • 4 string acinonyx bass goya shortscale
    • Replies: 37
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  6. SX CUSTOM 30" SHORT SCALE Jazz Bass Guitar
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    For sale SX CUSTOM 30" SHORT SCALE Jazz Bass Guitar

    SX CUSTOM 30" SHORT SCALE Jazz Bass Guitar The SX Jazz Bass Guitar Neck is the classic Vintage Series Fender-style headstock design. The bass neck is a Jazz Bass type with a nut width of 1 1/2" and a 2 1/2" width at the base of the fingerboard. The maple wood has some nice figuring to it...
    $325.00
    • Strings: 4
  7. alotabass

    SOLD SX CUSTOM 30" SHORT SCALE Jazz Bass Guitar

    SX CUSTOM 30" SHORT SCALE Jazz Bass Guitar The SX Jazz Bass Guitar Neck is the classic Vintage Series Fender-style headstock design. The bass neck is a Jazz Bass type with a nut width of 1 1/2" and a 2 1/2" width at the base of the fingerboard. The maple wood has some nice figuring to it...
  8. mutt and jeff

    mutt and jeff

    two supros: the tall and the short
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    • airline bass long scale shortscale supro
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    • Category: Bass Guitars
  9. BES

    starting my daughter in the bass and don't know how and which bass get her

    hello everyone! I hope I'm in the right thread, if not my apologies. so my 9 year old daughter is pretty excited about learning how to play bass, I'm not an expert pretty much a by ear player Im just getting my self immerse on the technique and general knowledge of the bass as an instrument. But...
  10. C

    Shortscale 5 Strings

    How many shortscale 5 stringers are out there? I have a Birdsong Hy5 bass that I really love. It is the only shortscale I've ever played.
  11. Axstar

    GHS 3020 shortscale Precision flatwounds on PJ Mustang?

    I have a PJ Mustang, and I fancy sticking some GHS Precision flats on it. I had a set on a P bass previously, and they sounded great. Thomann have regular Precision flats, and '3020 L' flats, which are shortscale. I understand that a regular Mustang requires medium-scale strings as they have...
    • Axstar
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    • flatwounds ghs mustang pj precision bass shortscale
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
  12. Loaded Bronco Body (black)
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    For sale Loaded Bronco Body (black)

    Got this bass via CL a few months ago mainly to use the neck for a project. The body is in pretty good condition. Just a couple small dings, a little buckle rash, and a small crack in the pickguard; see pictures. The cavity is shielded with copper shielding tape, which I don’t believe is stock...
    $35.00
  13. astack

    SOLD Loaded Bronco Body (black)

    Got this bass via CL a few months ago mainly to use the neck for a project. The body is in pretty good condition. Just a couple small dings, a little buckle rash, and a small crack in the pickguard; see pictures. The cavity is shielded with copper shielding tape, which I don’t believe is stock...
  14. RARE US Lakland Shortscale bass
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    For sale RARE US Lakland Shortscale bass

    One of a kind US made Lakland Decade Shortscale This bass has tone for days, and is very versatile...and so easy to play! 30” scale Custom color. A very light green. Maple neck with absolutely incredible Birdseye maple fretboard with ebony inlaid dots! 1.5" Bone nut Matching headstock D-Tuner...
    $2,100.00
    • Strings: 4
  15. MarkusBass

    SOLD RARE US Lakland Shortscale bass

    One of a kind US made Lakland Decade Shortscale This bass has tone for days, and is very versatile...and so easy to play! 30” scale Custom color. A very light green. Maple neck with absolutely incredible Birdseye maple fretboard with ebony inlaid dots! 1.5" Bone nut Matching headstock D-Tuner...
  16. GHS Pressurewound 7700 40-96 Light Shortscale NEW
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    For sale GHS Pressurewound 7700 40-96 Light Shortscale NEW

    I'll try these.Please send your paypal info. C.J.
    $22.00
  17. Marcocolo

    SOLD GHS Pressurewound 7700 40-96 Light Shortscale NEW

    Brand new set in the sleeve. Unopened. Price is shipped lower 48. GHS 7700 Light
  18. Ibanez Artcore AGB200 shortscale semihollow bass
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    For sale Ibanez Artcore AGB200 shortscale semihollow bass

    Full model number is the AGB200-TBR-12-01. This was on the road for a little bit w/ national band Holopaw and has some wear from that travel, but is functionally 100% and was recently set up. Tobacco brown w/ gloss finish, 30" scale, sounds great w/ flats and rounds. Thumpy, woody, and...
    $450.00
    • Strings: 4
  19. V

    SOLD Ibanez Artcore AGB200 shortscale semihollow bass

    Full model number is the AGB200-TBR-12-01. This was on the road for a little bit w/ national band Holopaw and has some wear from that travel, but is functionally 100% and was recently set up. Tobacco brown w/ gloss finish, 30" scale, sounds great w/ flats and rounds. Thumpy, woody, and...
  20. ZenG

    Let's See Your Warmoth Shortscale Fretless..

    Got one? If you do,post a pic..
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    • fretless shortscale warmoth
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  21. RexxRokket

    Can you identify this bass?

    I just got my vintage japanese les paul bass from the luthiers place, I bought it second hand but never really knew the specific brand so now I have a brandless bass. I just would like to know if any of you guys know what could posibly be the brand in order to clear my doubts. It is a...
    • RexxRokket
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    • identify les paul bass shortscale vintage bass
    • Replies: 26
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  22. S

    First build - telecaster midscale - help needed

    Hello there, I'm planning to build a midscale (32 inch) telecaster bass. For this moment I have fully finished (non filled) telecaster guitar body. I want to use it for a bass, even found a neck almost for free but i don't know if it will fit (I haven't bought it yet). The neck is from Harley...
    • s4keru
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    • build first build needed shortscale telecaster
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Luthier's Corner
  23. Warmoth Shortscale pbass
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    For sale Warmoth Shortscale pbass

    I put this together about 9 months ago and am looking to sell or swap it out for something I haven't tried yet... willing to add cash to the deal as well.Also willing to part out but would prefer the sell/ trade as whole...The bass will ship in a padded gig bag The neck: 30" Warmoth maple neck...
    $450.00
    • Strings: 4
  24. Gusto421

    SOLD Warmoth Shortscale pbass

    I put this together about 9 months ago and am looking to sell or swap it out for something I haven't tried yet... willing to add cash to the deal as well.Also willing to part out but would prefer the sell/ trade as whole...The bass will ship in a padded gig bag The neck: 30" Warmoth maple neck...
  25. W

    Shortscale to standard scale conversion

    I have a Squier Jaguar SS, which has a 30 inch scale, but I want to convert it to a standard scale length by replacing the neck. What is my best option? I know Warmoth makes replacement necks, but what if I buy a neck and it doesn’t fit? Please help!
  26. redhotblues

    Is a shortscale bass easier to fret?

    I've currently got a Fender Jazz [wear 45-100], and I've been giving someone lessons on it. They start out OK but within an hour or so their hand cramps up. The worry is they won't be able to make it through a show if they get in a band. We've hiked he strap up higher and tilted it at a 40...
  27. RexxRokket

    My new bass

    Recently I trade my Ovation CC2474 for this Made In Japan Gallan bolt on shortscale hollowbody bass fom the 70s (I believe). I did some researching online in order to get to know a litlle bit more about this instrument but there's not too much inf avaliable except for which factory were...
    • RexxRokket
    • Thread
    • 70s hollowbody new bass recording shortscale vintage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  28. 70's Yamaha SA-75 hollowbody (Very rare) Reduced to $900.00
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    For sale 70's Yamaha SA-75 hollowbody (Very rare) Reduced to $900.00

    Reduced to $900.00 plus shipping I have for sale a very rare early to mid 70's Yamaha SA-75 for $900.00 plus shipping 30-1/2" scale ,weighs around 8 to 9 lb's. Plays and sounds incredible. Low action, great balance. I was told it may even still have the original flat round strings on it. It also...
    $900.00
    • Strings: 4
  29. banditcosmo

    SOLD 70's Yamaha SA-75 hollowbody (Very rare) Reduced to $900.00

    Reduced to $900.00 plus shipping I have for sale a very rare early to mid 70's Yamaha SA-75 for $900.00 plus shipping 30-1/2" scale ,weighs around 8 to 9 lb's. Plays and sounds incredible. Low action, great balance. I was told it may even still have the original flat round strings on it. It also...
  30. CocoaThumper

    Are luthiers allowed to make shortscale Warwick or Spector copies? But with a different headstock?

    Ok, I see a ton of companies make copies of Fender bass bodies. Some well known companies too. And it seems like its expected and accepted in the market for companies and luthiers to do this. What I don't really see is body copies of brands like Warwick, Spector, Rickenbacker, etc. 1. Are...
  31. ZenG

    The Definitive "Pro" Shortscale...?

    We all know that if you walk into a studio with a Fender P and you are a good player, whoever else is there isn't likely to raise their eyebrows and 'tut tut' over the bass you brought in. After reading an infinite number of posts about this on TB and elsewhere over time, it seems the Fender P...
  32. A-Step-Towards

    Squier shortscale jag bass-$100 Huntington Beach CA

    deal Squier Jaguar Bass
  33. Gojiberry22

    Slappable shortscale?

    I own 2 shortscale (30in scale ) basses and I've found that inn both of them they simply aren't very responsive to a slap play style, especially the e string just sounds like a dull thud and lacks the clear ringing sounds I'm able to achieve while slapping and popping on a 34in or 32in scale...
  34. Gojiberry22

    Shortscale setup for slap

    I own 2 shortscale (30in scale ) basses and I've found that inn both of them they simply aren't very responsive to a slap play style, especially the e string just sounds like a dull thud and lacks the clear ringing sounds I'm able to achieve while slapping and popping on a 34in or 32in scale...
  35. Gojiberry22

    Shortscale basses, what's the secret?

    I own 2 shortscale (30in scale ) basses and I've found that inn both of them they simply aren't very responsive to a slap play style, especially the e string just sounds like a dull thud and lacks the clear ringing sounds I'm able to achieve while slapping and popping on a 34in or 32in scale...
  36. various old pickups and pyramid flats
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    For sale various old pickups and pyramid flats

    Late-70's Ibanez Musician single coil pickup. Pretty rare. Fantastic, growly, aggressive pickup. Positive/Negative/Shield leads. Scroll down for photos. SOLD Here's a recording of the pickup in action (solo'd) in my P-bass to get an idea of the awesome tone: www.youtube.com/watch?v=67AEvZdffSc...
    $20.00 to $35.00
  37. mellowgerman

    SOLD various old pickups and pyramid flats

    Late-70's Ibanez Musician single coil pickup. Pretty rare. Fantastic, growly, aggressive pickup. Positive/Negative/Shield leads. Scroll down for photos. SOLD Here's a recording of the pickup in action (solo'd) in my P-bass to get an idea of the awesome tone: www.youtube.com/watch?v=67AEvZdffSc...
  38. ZenG

    Nordstrand Pickups In A Shortscale?

    Been perusing a few reviews of Nordstrand P pups in different basses on YouTube. Love the sound of them. Was thinking of putting them in a couple of shortscales. Anyone done this? Haven't looked up the dimensions yet, so don't know if they'll be a difficult fit or not. I like the EMG GB...
  39. ThuzzleFump

    NBD: Gretsch TK 300 (AKA Gretsky's Hockey Stick)

    I went ahead and picked up the slightly oddball Gretsch TK 300 that I was debating last week. I kinda figured it was inevitable. Here are some shots and impressions. Overall it's a neat little shortscale bass. It's a maple neck and maple body...probably Canadian based on the shape of the...
  40. Adam Harzuf

    Looking for: light, very smooth, even tension, medium bright, shortscale strings

    At the moment playing on GHS 7700 compression wounds on Cort Action JR 30". About GHS pressure wounds: Great fat sound with enough highs for slapping. Awesome smooth and inviting feel Quite similar tension in E A D, but G is a bit too stiff. A bit too variating in tone in D and especially G...
    • Adam Harzuf
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    • bright even light looking for medium shortscale smooth strings tension
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Strings [BG]
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