Short scale...with punch?

[obbm]

I did some more searching last night and this is the Bacchus Japanese site.

[url="http://www.deviser-bacchus.com/products/universe-series-bass/wjb-mini/"]http://www.deviser-bacchus.com/products/universe-series-bass/wjb-mini/[/url]

[DorsetBlue]

As a Chowny owner, I would recommend the CHB-1.

[Rich]

+1 for the Chowny CHB-1. It's not the woofy 60s monster that the retro looks might suggest, the tonal range is quite astounding. I eagerly hope for a 5-string version, for which I would be at the front of the queue.

[scrumpymike]

According to the Bacchus website, the WJB Mini is manufactured in brown burst, red, pale blue, mid-blue, green, black and white - and turns out to have a 750mm (=29.53") scale length.

[jaccjazz]

Surprised no one has yet mentioned the Warwick Corvette short scale - 30", 4 string. Nicely balanced, light, with plenty of punch. They also produce a 32" medium scale - both 4 and 5 string. All available as active or passive. All are around £600.00. Have a look here:
https://www.thomann.de/gb/warwick_corvette_basic_short_scale_bk.htm

[pfretrock]

Always thought the Fender Rascal 30 " was a bit overpriced. DV247 have one at 44% off, nice colour too.
Slightly wider neck that Squier 30" scale.
Never played one, was tempted once, but too expensive.

http://www.dv247.com/guitars/fender-classic-player-rascal-short-scale-4-string-bass-guitar-ocean-turquoise--214275?utm_source=mailshot&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hot-deals-at-dv247-20161125&utm_content=productlink-01

[Frankieabbott]

If you find one punchy enough to play slap on then please let me know.

[solo4652]

http://www.astrings.co.uk/instruments-bass-guitars-4-string-fender-fsr-mustang-bass-japanese-vintage-white-0253900541/dp/7535

[jazzyvee]

A short scale alembic signature or series bass will do what you want.

[fftc]

I'm liking the look of this.
http://reverendguitars.com/basses/mike-watt-wattplower

[Frankieabbott]

Specs say it's a 34" scale length....unless they do a short scale version?

[fftc]

Yeah, specs are waiting to be corrected. It's a 30". Mentions it in the initial blurb.

[mingsta]

I've got no idea if it's any good, but this one looks the biz. Some sound clips on the site. Not cheap at current exchange rate though.

https://www.serekbasses.com/midwestern

[grandad]

Any idea of the price for the Wattplower?

Pity about the colours!

[fftc]

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Any idea of the price for the Wattplower?

Pity about the colours!
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I love the yellow! Greens not bad either.

I worked it out at about £1150 I think, though I could be wrong.

[blue]

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Guild Starfire
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Very expensive.

Blue

[Zummerbass]

I eventually got a Gretsch Junior Jet in tobacco burst. Cheap as chips but decent quality. It's got some growl and if I was playing punky/garage material all night I would be happy with it. For me it plays better with a pick.

Back to back with my Precision at rehearsal...the P is the better all rounder.

The Mike Lull short scale P looks fantastic! Sadly the price doesn't.