32" Medium Scale Bass Thread

[BassHappy]

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

Edited March 29, 2017 by BassHappy

[Audiokostas]

[quote name='BassHappy' timestamp='1490790876' post='3267995']
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]
Couple of months ago I saw what you did in your Telecaster!!!
Amazing job !! I loved it !
(and really quality pics)

[quote name='Fisheth' timestamp='1490790292' post='3267989']
Well under 1K really. [/quote]
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]

Edited March 29, 2017 by Audiokostas

[Paul S]

Worth keeping an eye on eBay Japan for 32" scale Precisions, I bought two a couple of years ago and even with shipping, duty etc. they were not expensive.

Another one not mentioned, unless I missed it, is the Aria Pro II Cardinal Series - they were medium scale. I had one of the top end of the range models - the CSB 450 Black N Gold - for a while and it was total class. Not quite a precision tone, mind you.

[Rumple]

[quote name='BassHappy' timestamp='1490790876' post='3267995']
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]

Thanks for the link, some lovely basses and plenty of reading material right there.

[BassHappy]

[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.

[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.

Edited March 29, 2017 by BassHappy

[benebass]

Hi all - what a great thread & at least two of the basses on here used to be mine! Shameless plug, but put my 32" scale Maruszczyk Jake up for sale [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/304228-maruszczyk-medium-scale-jake-4-with-spare-neck/"]here[/url] (with a spare neck thrown in too!).

Thanks,

B.

[BritBass 2]

My trusty old Alembic.

[grandad]

Edited January 9, 2019 by grandad

[JackPlug]

Here's my 1981 Alembic Bubinga series 1, medium scale 32" bass.

Absolutely lovely, it's just amazing.
[attachment=243458:14199551_1176848932376925_7386608803752927252_n.jpg]

That's it next to my Series 2.
[attachment=243459:dscf8185.jpg]

If you want to hear how it sounds, please check the link!

[url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2KA1-YyFXI"]https://www.youtube....h?v=A2KA1-YyFXI[/url]

Thank youu!

Edited April 20, 2017 by JackPlug

[Rumple]

Some great recent additions to this thread - keep them coming!

[Bass Culture]

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1492681917' post='3282224']
Some great recent additions to this thread - keep them coming!
[/quote]

Thanks for the reminder, Rumple. A new sibling for my fretted Zoot in post #6 - my new Zoot fretless MS. This is quite possibly the 'best' bass I have owned in nearly 40 years of playing:

[url="http://s120.photobucket.com/user/Myrtle2014/media/Zoot%20Custom/Zoot%20Fretless/IMGP6669_zpst1lnfmmo.jpg.html"][/url]

It plays and sounds every bit as fantastically as it looks.

Edited April 22, 2017 by Bass Culture

[Rumple]

Spotted [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SX-GYPSY-ROSE-SHORT-SCALE-PJ-BASS-GUITAR-IN-RED-ORANGE-YELLOW-BURST-WITH-GIGBAG-/112439706367?hash=item1a2dedc2ff:g:NfkAAOSw3h1ZPbSE"]THIS[/url] on Ebay, Ideal for a 32" scale PJ project bass.

Warning you'll need shades

[Merton]

I'll get a family pic of the Skelf and Finn together but for now have a look at Alan's page - my Skelf is a 32" beast. Absolutely incredible bass to play and the tone is to die for. The bottom B is superb, dare I say probably the best bottom B I've played!

http://www.acguitars.co.uk/project/0274skelf4/

[Rumple]

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1497531168' post='3318908']
Spotted [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SX-GYPSY-ROSE-SHORT-SCALE-PJ-BASS-GUITAR-IN-RED-ORANGE-YELLOW-BURST-WITH-GIGBAG-/112439706367?hash=item1a2dedc2ff:g:NfkAAOSw3h1ZPbSE"]THIS[/url] on Ebay, Ideal for a 32" scale PJ project bass.

Warning you'll need shades
[/quote]

Bugger, why didn't one of you buy it before I caved in! oh well I needed a new project to think about and if it's turns out to be basically sound then this will be it.

[eddiehoffmann]

[quote name='pfretrock' timestamp='1490692976' post='3267046']


Looks like it has been discussed before (must read more posts!)
Not a lot of love for it, it seems. Perhaps it will also be as long lived as the Rascal and 32" Telebass.

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/278317-squier-gary-jarman-signature-bass/
[/quote]

I'm in love with mine. Upgraded the pots, caps and pickup and put some seasoned D'Addario Chromes and I've been gigging it regularly. Sounds and feels great! I really love the neck on it. Gets lost of positive comments from surprised band mates too

[eddiehoffmann]

And a pic, of course. Sorry for the messy desk.

[Trueno]

[quote name='eddiehoffmann' timestamp='1498238604' post='3323384']
And a pic, of course. Sorry for the messy desk.
[/quote]

AAARRRGGG!!! I haven't had such instant GAS for a long time. I've been perusing short/medium scale basses for a few months now... this could be it!

[Rumple]

Latest addition to the 32" scale collection, colour aside it's a nice bass, action is low, the neck is slim and fast, one sharp fret end, sounds OK, I'm really glad I bought it as it's no toy and will make a great project bass.

[attachment=247791:IMG_20170624_105124lr.jpg]

[Marc S]

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1498305813' post='3323748']
Latest addition to the 32" scale collection, colour aside it's a nice bass, action is low, the neck is slim and fast, one sharp fret end, sounds OK, I'm really glad I bought it as it's no toy and will make a great project bass.
[/quote]

I've seen those basses on ebay. Though it's not my favourite, actually I quite like the colour.
Great that it's a P/J as this is my preference in pickup arrangement these days

Just wondering what projects / ideas you have in mind for the bass?
Pickup upgrades? Electrics from Kiogon? New hardware? - please tell

Edited June 28, 2017 by Marc S

[Rumple]

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1498636747' post='3325969']
I've seen those basses on ebay. Though it's not my favourite, actually I quite like the colour.
Great that it's a P/J as this is my preference in pickup arrangement these days

Just wondering what projects / ideas you have in mind for the bass?
Pickup upgrades? Electrics from Kiogon? New hardware? - please tell
[/quote]

I like the PJ configuration to, my fretless and Yamaha both have this layout, apart from a Stingray I don't get on with one pickup basses, I always miss the J pickup at the bridge.

To start I'll probably change the strings, wiring and pickups if I can find something nice secondhand, I'll also look at removing the finish and logo from the headstock.

[Marc S]

[quote name='Rumple' timestamp='1498642328' post='3326019']
I like the PJ configuration to, my fretless and Yamaha both have this layout, apart from a Stingray I don't get on with one pickup basses, I always miss the J pickup at the bridge.

To start I'll probably change the strings, wiring and pickups if I can find something nice secondhand, I'll also look at removing the finish and logo from the headstock.
[/quote]

Just wondering whether the pickups are pretty much "standard" size - so it would be an easy swap? Or whether they're a bit smaller than usual? If you do ditch those pickups - keep the covers, in case they're the only ones that sit straight back in the pickup cavities, without further routing....

Are you just removing the finish from the headstock? i.e. are you keeping the finish on the body?
I think I'd be tempted to keep the finish & colour on the body - but maybe try some self adhesive decals on it....
Some wacky design or other!

[benebass]

Hi All - just put my 32" scale Warmoth Jazz up for sale [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/308877-warmoth-32-medium-scale-jazz-bass-nice-light/page__pid__3337003"]here[/url]!

Nice to see some info on the Gypsy Rose bass too - bought one of the sparkly black ones that used to come with the white / pink scratchplate a while ago when I spotted it was a 32". Had it modded into a Precision / Jazz hybrid. Turned out to be a pretty nice bass!

[attachment=249311:IMG_20170716_192654815.jpg]

Cheers,

B.

[Rumple]

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1498745864' post='3326792']
Just wondering whether the pickups are pretty much "standard" size - so it would be an easy swap? Or whether they're a bit smaller than usual? If you do ditch those pickups - keep the covers, in case they're the only ones that sit straight back in the pickup cavities, without further routing....
[/quote]

That's a good tip

[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1498745864' post='3326792']

Are you just removing the finish from the headstock? i.e. are you keeping the finish on the body?

[/quote]

I'll remove the headstock finish to start with and decide after that.

[Rumple]

[quote name='benebass' timestamp='1500326887' post='3337018']

Nice to see some info on the Gypsy Rose bass too - bought one of the sparkly black ones that used to come with the white / pink scratchplate a while ago when I spotted it was a 32". Had it modded into a Precision / Jazz hybrid. Turned out to be a pretty nice bass!

[/quote]

Oooo... do you have pics of it?