Rumple Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 After my recent conversion to medium scale basses I thought I'd start a 32" scale (only) bass thread as I'd love to see what people have. Here are my two, a MIJ Squier Precision Bass and a MIJ Fender JB62M Jazz Bass. [attachment=238899:P1010845 lr.jpg] Quote
kodiakblair Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Did have a 32" Westone Concord. A mad guitar professor in Lenzie has it now [attachment=238900:Concord (2).jpg] Quote
Low End Bee Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 I'm using my Warwick RB Starbass in preference to my P Bass these days. I'm liking the ease of playing and it looks pretty cool too. The blue strings are long gone though. Quote
Paul S Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 I believe your white one was mine for a while. Fabulous bass. I had several, now down to just one - a Yamaha SB-35. I haven't taken a picture of it, but it looks this. Quote
Marc S Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 [quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1487865478' post='3243728'] After my recent conversion to medium scale basses I thought I'd start a 32" scale (only) bass thread as I'd love to see what people have. Here are my two, a MIJ Squier Precision Bass and a MIJ Fender JB62M Jazz Bass. [attachment=238899:P1010845 lr.jpg] [/quote] Really really like the look of both of those Rumple Hmmm, shall I sell all my long scalers, and buy some like that? I've got one 32" scale bass, and I have to say, it seems a nice comfortable scale length to me Quote
Bass Culture Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 Go on then, always happy to post my Zoot Custom medium scale: [URL=http://s120.photobucket.com/user/Myrtle2014/media/Zoot%20Custom/WP_20160722_09_23_39_Pro_zpseldsho1h.jpg.html][IMG]http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o168/Myrtle2014/Zoot%20Custom/WP_20160722_09_23_39_Pro_zpseldsho1h.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Aguilar pickups and passive electronics. Sounds wonderful and plays like a dream. Quote
Rumple Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 Some very nice and extremely varied examples so far, keep them coming. [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1487867051' post='3243749'] I believe your white one was mine for a while. Fabulous bass. [/quote] It was and is Quote
ikay Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 (edited) Rather unimaginatively I also have a Squier PB-331 and a JB-32M. I must try harder. These are great little basses and super comfortable to play. Here's a pic of the JB-62M with its (almost) matching Lakland big brother. [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Stuff/IMG_3812.jpg.html"][/url] And here's the Squier (also from Paul S) [url="http://s1090.photobucket.com/user/iankay/media/Stuff/IMG_3046.jpg.html"][/url] Edited February 23, 2017 by ikay Quote
Rumple Posted February 23, 2017 Author Posted February 23, 2017 [quote name='ikay' timestamp='1487873414' post='3243813'] Rather unimaginatively I also have a Squier PB-331 and a JB-32M. I must try harder. [/quote] We even have the same carpet Quote
Manton Customs Posted February 23, 2017 Posted February 23, 2017 I like medium scales too, here's a couple I built last year. [URL=http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Manton-Customs/media/Manton%20Customs%20Echo%20MK%20II%20Tele%20Bass%20Build%20progress/Finished%20Echo%20MK%20II%20basses/1.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u425/Manton-Customs/Manton%20Customs%20Echo%20MK%20II%20Tele%20Bass%20Build%20progress/Finished%20Echo%20MK%20II%20basses/1.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1067.photobucket.com/user/Manton-Customs/media/Manton%20Customs%20Echo%20MK%20II%20Tele%20Bass%20Build%20progress/Finished%20Echo%20MK%20II%20basses/6.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u425/Manton-Customs/Manton%20Customs%20Echo%20MK%20II%20Tele%20Bass%20Build%20progress/Finished%20Echo%20MK%20II%20basses/6.jpg[/IMG][/URL] Quote
Donnyboy Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 I've got one of these bad boys - Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Bass Special. I think now discontinued . It's sounds feels, and I think ,looks awesome. Quote
crez5150 Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Kingbass graphite custom 5, has the bendwell so scale is 32" Quote
skitzigol Posted February 24, 2017 Posted February 24, 2017 Great thread Rumple. Here's my Westone Concord which is another of Paul's exes. All the tone of a 34", but with the ergonomics and speed of a short-scale. I especially love the maple fretboard on mine, as well as the modded, all-black look which was how I picked it up. I'm on the lookout for another 32" bass, so if anybody notices anything out there then please point me in the right direction. Failing that, I may put together my own. Anyone know any famous 32" users? There are plenty of SS players, but I wonder if we can find any of our fellow medium-scalers! That Yamaha looks like it could be used as a weapon if needed --- an axe in both meanings! Quote
Rumple Posted February 25, 2017 Author Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) The variety keeps on growing - excellent stuff so far! [quote name='skitzigol' timestamp='1487937635' post='3244318'] I'm on the lookout for another 32" bass, so if anybody notices anything out there then please point me in the right direction. Failing that, I may put together my own. [/quote] I did wonder about getting one of [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/371743923707?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT"]THESE[/url] conversion necks at some point, they quoted $50 to ship to the UK, so about £100 plus Taxes and import duty. Edited February 25, 2017 by Rumple Quote
Fisheth Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) My 32 scale bass, tried it at a gig a couple of nights ago and it was super. Anyone tried a 5 string 32 bass? What's it like? Edited February 25, 2017 by Fisheth Quote
Spoombung Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 I have three that scale CB Ball bass (currently for sale) Stradi GMR 1 Quote
ordep Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 Its for sale atm but Its still with me so here's my F bass BN4 32.5 scale [URL=http://s222.photobucket.com/user/ordepresplandor/media/8444D360-860F-4463-A821-0EECEBD093B3.jpg.html][IMG]http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd127/ordepresplandor/8444D360-860F-4463-A821-0EECEBD093B3.jpg[/IMG][/URL] one of the best that I owned. Will certainly miss it when it goes. Quote
Merton Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 I'll sort some photos when my second 32" is finished - both ACGs but very different flavours Quote
MacDaddy Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 Both my custom Shuker's. Can't link to pics as on fone. Quote
Fisheth Posted February 25, 2017 Posted February 25, 2017 [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1488059630' post='3245578'] I'll sort some photos when my second 32" is finished - both ACGs but very different flavours [/quote] Heard lovely things about ACG, would love to own one at somepoint. Quote
pfretrock Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 [quote name='Donnyboy' timestamp='1487928448' post='3244152'] I've got one of these bad boys - Squier Vintage Modified Telecaster Bass Special. I think now discontinued . It's sounds feels, and I think ,looks awesome. [/quote] Neck pup a bit muddy? There is a topic on here somewhere about rewiring it from serial to parallel. Worth doing! Quote
DolganoFF Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 I've built this bass 11 years ago (out of raw wood! ), then modified it at least couple of times. Still is my main bass (that is when I don't play upright)! All the 138 photos : https://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/sets/72157605372018406/ 1 Quote
Fisheth Posted March 2, 2017 Posted March 2, 2017 [quote name='DolganoFF' timestamp='1488471366' post='3249254'] I've built this bass 11 years ago (out of raw wood! ), then modified it at least couple of times. Still is my main bass (that is when I don't play upright)! All the 138 photos : [url="https://www.flickr.com/photos/dolganoff/sets/72157605372018406/"]https://www.flickr.c...57605372018406/[/url] [/quote] Gorgeous. Quote
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