Lucien Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) So, I will be getting my first short scale soon, something that I have wanted for a while because I can really put it to good use. Most sundays I go for a walk on my own, just to strech my legs a bit, and some time back, I started bringing a bass along, then I got myself a Fender Mini Tonemaster wich sounds killer on bass if you use a nice set of headphones. But it gets harder to carry a full sized bass around for a walk, even on a pretty comfortable bag, the solution I think will comes in the form of a massively inexpensive Harley Benton P-Bass shorty I managed to scoop as a decoration item for 28€. Most shorties I looked at where too expensive for what they actually were, and I never fancied traveler instruments wich also have higher price tags than what I think they should! The plan for this "throw-in-the-back" bass is to refinish it in vintage white, get some cream closed PU covers (because I often stroll to the beach and sit for a while playing) and I was thinking about nylon tapewound flats, but I wanted white ones and can't find them anywhere! What do you recon of the idea? Edited October 24, 2014 by Lucien Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 [quote name='Lucien' timestamp='1414183024' post='2586960'] What do you recon of the idea? [/quote] Which idea? Getting a short scale or being a wandering bass troubadour?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm guessing both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 (edited) Well a short scale would certainly be easier to carry so I'll say it's a great idea. When I'm particularly fond of a new acquisition I might wander round the house wearing it for a day or so, make a cup of tea, watch the telly, etc. But the current mrs discreet draws the line at me wearing it in bed... I must admit it's never occurred to me to stride off merrily into the distance with a bass on, though. Edited October 24, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I just love to stop near the woods, set my little rig and get a completely lost in it. Most of my good ideas come to me this way. As far as wearing new acquisitions, I call it licking the cub, when they arrive I must have them always on direct point of view, so I think bass minds think alike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 [quote name='Lucien' timestamp='1414184516' post='2586990'] I call it licking the cub... [/quote] 'Licking the cub'! ...I'm going to use that as a euphemism from now on, if it's all right with you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Posted October 26, 2014 Author Share Posted October 26, 2014 Be my guest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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