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  1. Fender Mustang - short scale Sweetwater Exclusive P/J Setup
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    For sale Fender Mustang - short scale Sweetwater Exclusive P/J Setup

    This is basically new. Only used twice. I removed the original black pickup covers and knobs and replaced them with white Fralin pickup covers and white knobs for a sleek, surf look. Dunlop strap locks have been installed. Included is a 2” Gruvgear strap and a Fender Player series gigbag. A...
    $500.00
  2. ehinkley

    SOLD Fender Mustang - short scale Sweetwater Exclusive P/J Setup

    This is basically new. Only used twice. I removed the original black pickup covers and knobs and replaced them with white Fralin pickup covers and white knobs for a sleek, surf look. Dunlop strap locks have been installed. Included is a 2” Gruvgear strap and a Fender Player series gigbag. A...
  3. MaryMary

    Hofner shorty violin?

    Has anyone tried the Hofner shorty violin bass yet? What did you think?
  4. Spector Euro Bantam Short Scale
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    For sale Spector Euro Bantam Short Scale

    This is a bad ass short scale. I just sold one of these and decided to sell the other. I was originally going to have it custom painted, but decided not to. Made in Europe, really well balanced. Has a Hipshot Xtender, but I also have the original tuner too. I've included a pic that shows it...
    $1,100.00
  5. backtobass

    SOLD Spector Euro Bantam Short Scale

    This is a bad ass short scale. I just sold one of these and decided to sell the other. I was originally going to have it custom painted, but decided not to. Made in Europe, really well balanced. Has a Hipshot Xtender, but I also have the original tuner too. I've included a pic that shows it...
  6. Mktrat

    NBD - Hofner FTW!!

    She picked this purple club bass model out a few weeks ago. I found one at a killer discount that only needed a slight bridge repair. Otherwise it was perfect. A quick setup and away we go.....(needs flats though) Here is the happy new owner. Sorry, but there is no long drawn out back...
  7. HeyPauly

    Capo on a long scale to make it a shorty

    Has anyone used a capo on a long scale bass to make it short scale?
  8. Vintage Fender “shorty” tuners
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    For sale Vintage Fender “shorty” tuners

    This is a complete 4-string set of “shorty” tuners and bushings made for Mustang, Coronado (maybe Musicmaster), etc. These are stamped “Fender” and appear to be in good condition. I understand they were used from '67 to '71. $89 shipped ConUS, other destinations negotiable. PayPal only.
    $89.00
  9. TomB

    SOLD Vintage Fender “shorty” tuners

    This is a complete 4-string set of “shorty” tuners and bushings made for Mustang, Coronado (maybe Musicmaster), etc. These are stamped “Fender” and appear to be in good condition. I understand they were used from '67 to '71. $89 shipped ConUS, other destinations negotiable. PayPal only.
  10. funkinbottom

    NBD (well recently) Shorty project.

    I'll try to be brief, but it's difficult. :) Been wanting a short scale for some time now.(won't get into all the reasons) Also have been wanting another project bass to learn more repair/Luthier skills without worrying about ruining an expensive instrument. Yea, I know. Any excuse for another...
  11. D

    Wanted Spector NS-4H2 Shorty

    Hello! First post here - I'm looking for a Spector NS-4H2 Shorty, the Gary Tallent Model. Thanks in advance! Steve
  12. Woofer

    NBD: P bass shorty!

    A bit late, but ok. Got this from an uncle of my wife when we went home for the holidays. He's a guitarist; this was given to him by a friend at a venue he played at and he passed it along to me as a gift, along with a pretty nice Road Runner gig bag. Finish is a lot more beat up then it appears...
  13. magic8161

    Hofner shorty Bass

    Question 1, Would Anyone consider gigging with one of theses? 2) if you have how was the sound? I would rather take one of theses then a regular bass on board a flight. or ever a Hohner B2A Headless
  14. nofrontin

    Hofner Shorty Bass Guitar - CT (Who has one? Help! :))

    If anyone has a Hofner Shorty Bass Guitar - CT, some information would be great, I'm trying to buy new tuners for it and need two pieces of information (I don't have mine yet): 1. Thickness of the headstock 2. Height of the tuning posts If anyone can help out that would be great! Hofner...
  15. SafeHands83

    Hofner Shorty Bass

    Hey All, I am in the market for a smaller bass for home practice. I don't always like taking my stage basses out because of size etc. I noticed that Hofner do a smaller bass. I was thinking that this would be good for home practice. Does anyone have one of these or played one? I'd like to...
  16. Bioflava

    Best travel bass? Hofner Shorty, Steinberger Spirit, Rogue Violin?

    Heya TB, I'm looking for your advice on the best travel bass for <$500. This bass will mainly go on car trips when I don't want to bring my main ax, so overhead bin size is not critical. I'd prefer something that's close in feel to a 34" scale J-neck if possible, but I threw the Kala into the...
  17. Hofner Shorty Travel Bass
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    For sale Hofner Shorty Travel Bass

    Here we have a Hofner Shorty. This is a 30" short scale with an overall length of just 38 inches. It's the perfect travel companion with a weight of just 5 lbs 12 oz. Condition is nearly flawless with the exception of a paint chip near the neck pocket as can be seen in one of the pictures. It...
    $150.00
  18. mojomike001

    SOLD Hofner Shorty Travel Bass

    Here we have a Hofner Shorty. This is a 30" short scale with an overall length of just 38 inches. It's the perfect travel companion with a weight of just 5 lbs 12 oz. Condition is nearly flawless with the exception of a paint chip near the neck pocket as can be seen in one of the pictures. It...
  19. E

    Opinion: Upgrade Hofner Shorty Bass or buy 2nd hand Hohner B2A?

    Hi guys First post and hopefully many more :) I'm a guitarist of 30 years and have a lot of experience with 6 strings. I have a need to play bass but injuries require a light, short bass. This will be for reggae (dub) Question is: do I spend €£$300 on upgrading a Hofner Shorty bass or buy a...
  20. dblbass

    4 String Shorty

    Hey LC, Decided to do my first build thread while I work on my new project. I've been building for a while, but never really documented the whole job before. This bass will be pretty simple, but I'm trying a few new things, so it should keep things fun and interesting. Here's the specs: 4...
  21. Hofner Shorty
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    For sale Hofner Shorty

    Here we have a Hofner Shorty. This is a 30" short scale with an overall length of just 38 inches. It's the perfect travel companion with a weight of just 5 lbs 12 oz. Condition is nearly flawless with the exception of a paint chip near the neck pocket as can be seen in one of the pictures. It...
    $160.00
  22. mojomike001

    SOLD Hofner Shorty

    Here we have a Hofner Shorty. This is a 30" short scale with an overall length of just 38 inches. It's the perfect travel companion with a weight of just 5 lbs 12 oz. Condition is nearly flawless with the exception of a paint chip near the neck pocket as can be seen in one of the pictures. It...
  23. Spector Shorty Garry Tallent Model
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    For sale Spector Shorty Garry Tallent Model

    Spector USA Shorty / Garry Tallent model for sale. Made in Woodstock, NY, one of the original ones (#19) made in 2012. The weight is a very light 7 lbs 15 oz. Nut width is 1.64". 30 1/8" scale, 22 frets, trans black matte body finish. 2 EMG Jazz active pickups, Aguilar preamp. It looks to...
    $1,700.00
  24. H

    SOLD Spector Shorty Garry Tallent Model

    Spector USA Shorty / Garry Tallent model for sale. Made in Woodstock, NY, one of the original ones (#19) made in 2012. The weight is a very light 7 lbs 15 oz. Nut width is 1.64". 30 1/8" scale, 22 frets, trans black matte body finish. 2 EMG Jazz active pickups, Aguilar preamp. It looks to...
  25. J

    Harley Benton Shorty P-Bass, stock review.

    Hi all, nice to meet you all. This is my first post so I thought I would review my first (and only) bass (so far... I hope). I used the search function and did found posts about the Harley Benton Shorty bass but most of them were comments or very cool Mod diaries but with no sound samples. So as...