Papabull Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 What are the advantages and disadvantages of long scale necks? I understand the string tension thing (especially re Low B's) but wondered if there was anything else (Tone etc) after all Upright basses have necks over 40" and give amazing tone.. Any thoughts gratefully received Also are there any advantages in small scale necks (30"-32") other than potential ease of getting around the neck? Cheers all…. paul h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 Yep, In my small music room I can turn around without hitting the headstock on the door or ceiling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papabull Posted September 16, 2014 Author Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) you need a bigger room…., then you can learn the trombone instead!! Edited September 16, 2014 by Papabull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 I can play a trombone, but somehow I doubt I would be allowed to no matter how big my room was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted September 16, 2014 Share Posted September 16, 2014 depends how wide your car is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Fretbuzz Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I had a short scale Beatles bass ... Nope, prefer 34 long scale basses :-) I keep telling itself this when I get gas for a Fender Starcaster :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jus Lukin Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) - Edited February 22, 2022 by Jus Lukin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papabull Posted September 17, 2014 Author Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for this (Jus Lukin)…. that makes great sense to me, certainly the harmonic / overtone notion. cheers paul h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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