BassHappy

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1490793326' post='3268042'] Thanks for the link, some lovely basses and plenty of reading material right there. [/quote] Hey Rumple Thanks so much for the kind words and for checking it out. Most certainly my pleasure. I find that due to repetitive stress and other injuries, many players down the road are forced to go shorter or quit playing. Short scale for me is too cramped in the upper registers. Medium scale is perfect. You worry most about the pro players who log thousands of playing hours over decades. The problem is compounded by the fact that there is such a big movement to switch to 5-6-7 string basses, which are heavier and usually longer scale. Maybe your health is fine. Maybe you are 6'2" tall with big hands and long scale is perfect for you. But maybe not. You should still focus on finding that bass that fits you perfectly, especially if you want to be playing well into your twilight years... It only makes good sense.

[quote name='Audiokostas' timestamp='1490792241' post='3268018'] Couple of months ago I saw what you did in your Telecaster!!! Amazing job !! I loved it ! (and really quality pics) Does this look good to you ? [url="https://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_rb_starbass_4_racing_white.htm?ref=search_prv_13"]https://www.thomann....f=search_prv_13[/url] [/quote] Hey Audio Thanks so much for the kind words! YES! I always wanted a Gretsch White Falcon bass in medium scale and I considered having the orange 5123B refinished. That looks sweeeeeet! I had some issues with my Alien as I am a pick player, but I had that confounded thumb rest removed and it plays like a dream! I also have a custom Fender Performer, and twin Hollow body P and J's in medium scale - will have those pics done and up in a few weeks. My co-builder is working on a hollow body Les Paul bass, using a top and back that Paul Reed Smith donated for the project. But the best part for me is that we are wrapping up 5 medium scale prototypes of my own designs now. I was "hands on" with these, as my wife found a local wood shop and I got to roll up my sleeves and make the bodies. The necks were too much of a challenge for a newbie builder, so my co-builder in LA has them done. I hope to have those back in New York in the next couple of weeks and ready for finish and final assembly.

Here is a link to my site in the US that you might enjoy. Also a pretty rare collection of medium scalers, including PRS #11 - also the build threads where applicable. The Rob Allen is short scale the others are medium scalers: [url="http://www.innertainment.net/"]http://www.innertainment.net/[/url] And a little dissertation I wrote about playing the bass that fits you. [url="http://www.innertainment.net/medium.html"]http://www.innertain...net/medium.html[/url] Hope you enjoy! BassHappy

[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1421326604' post='2659848'] They look lovely!! But I think they'll struggle to find their market at $3000? Si [/quote] Hey Sibob Yeah, they are brand spanking new, so no idea what the street price will be as of yet. I suppose they will announce at NAMM - hopefully along with sound clips as the pickups are new.

New Gibson Les Paul basses are mighty nice shorties: [url="http://www2.gibson.com/Products/Electric-Guitars/2015-Memphis/ES-Les-Paul-Bass.aspx#BALP15GTNH1"]http://www2.gibson.c...spx#BALP15GTNH1[/url]

[quote name='pantherairsoft' timestamp='1414850064' post='2593928'] My Roscoe is 32" scale... and up for grabs... do it! 32"is the way though. The difference between 32 and 33 feels far more beneficial than the move from 34 to 33. I love 32" scale. [/quote] +10000

Hey Bass Chatters Good day! Nice to see some definitive medium scaler action on here. I am exclusively a medium scale player and I have 16 soon to be 17, all mediums except my Rob Allen Mouse, which is a shortie. Here are a few.... I am having a Fender Performer built for me in medium and the build diary is here: [url="http://www.talkbass.com/threads/fender-performer-build.1103935/"]http://www.talkbass....-build.1103935/[/url] There is a build diary on the basses, simply go here: [url="http://www.innertainment.net"]http://www.innertainment.net[/url] Click on the bass you would like to check out and keep scrolling down! Happy Hunting!

[quote name='TolerancEJ' timestamp='1408636617' post='2532107'] I don't own these, but I always stop to look at pictures of these basses whenever I open the Luthier's Access Group website. [url="http://www.luthiersaccessgroup.com/dt_catalog/leduc-ubass-6-twin-fret-and-fretlessmagnetic-and-piezo-pickup/"]http://www.luthiersa...d-piezo-pickup/[/url] Leduc UBass 6, both fretted and fretless. On an individual basis, they are $4,500 but as the twin set, they are $8,250. [/quote] I am interested in the link TolerenceEJ, but I am getting a file 404 not found error? BassHappy

Loving my Gretsch 5123-B and I am hearing that they are blowing them out in the states for around $500 bucks. Also available in burgundy:

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1408633951' post='2532058'] They're lovely, not seen them before.... Now I've got GAS... again.... [/quote] Thanks so much! Yes, we have a love affair - us three..... Photo Diaries and build history are here for those who want the story and the gory details: http://www.innertainment.net/roscoe1.html http://www.innertainment.net/roscoe2.html BassHappy

[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1408626674' post='2531958'] What are they? they're beautiful... [/quote] Custom Keith Roscoe with RMC piezo 13 pin midi systems. BassHappy

Thumb pivot and all the proper technique adjustments mentioned here are great and very helpful - however, you should play the bass that fits you.

Personally, i find short scalers a bit cramped in the upper registers, where yes - I spend some time up there. Medium Scalers for me are a perfect fit. BassHappy www.innertainment.net