skitzigol Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 (edited) @crunchman I picked up a Westone Concord on here a few years back. It had been around the block, but feels lovely to play as it’s just that bit lighter and easier on the fretting fingers! The action is quite high on mine, but that’s fine as I use it for rumbly-punk sounds. Maple board is slick, and the PUPs are nice, load, and boomy. Edited January 26, 2019 by skitzigol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchman Posted January 28, 2019 Share Posted January 28, 2019 On 26/01/2019 at 16:32, skitzigol said: @crunchman I picked up a Westone Concord on here a few years back. It had been around the block, but feels lovely to play as it’s just that bit lighter and easier on the fretting fingers! The action is quite high on mine, but that’s fine as I use it for rumbly-punk sounds. Maple board is slick, and the PUPs are nice, load, and boomy. Thanks. Seen a few of them relatively cheap on Feebay. What's the nut width on the Concord? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skitzigol Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 It's nice and slim - 38mm - like a jazz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan63 Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 On 26/01/2019 at 11:07, therealting said: Any medium scale news from NAMM? Shorties seem to be popular this year. Ibanez have a new 32" bass https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdDXOVue_M0 sorry I don't know how to do embed video on here (and the other forums I am on don't do it at all) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skitzigol Posted January 29, 2019 Share Posted January 29, 2019 Yes, I saw that they had added one to their collection. Thanks for posting the video - what a terrible advert 😂 I do like a maple neck, but only really like guitars in black or white, which somehow aren't catered for with this new range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crunchman Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 (edited) Just bought one of the new Ibanez Medium scales. So easy to play after a 34" scale. It's my first active bass so slightly different to what I'm used to. There does seem to be a lot of top end, but then it has brand new strings, which probably isn't helping. Seems ok when I turn the treble down a bit on the amp to compensate. Edit: just to add that I did try out a Mustang in the shop for comparison. The 2" scale difference does mean the strings aren't nearly as flappy as the Mustang. I think 32" really is the best of both worlds in terms of scale. Edited February 5, 2019 by crunchman 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skitzigol Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Yes, I found that there's barely any difference in tension between 34" and 32". Dropping that extra 2" to 30" is very different though! Glad you are enjoying the new toy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted February 24, 2019 Share Posted February 24, 2019 Lovely medium scale Roadster in the Classifieds... very tempted but already splashed out on a medium scale sixer this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 Just had a search for medium scale to see if it was a “thing” 😀 some nice stuff in this thread- never even heard of gypsy rose! I’ve only ever owned a p of some kind and a ric after many years, so decided to keep my eye out for something different. Landed this bad boy off a fellow BCer over Xmas, took it to a jam last week. Mud-bucker, j bass pickup, medium scale- lots of new things to try! I love it so far and it’s a lot of fun. I’ll admit I don’t notice the scale change so much (I only play very simple stuff, rarely high up the board) but the tone differences are massive! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skitzigol Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Saw that tele-bass listed and it looks a nice little beast! Happy to hear you are enjoying the medium scale world! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Thanks man actually, i take it all back............... there's quite a difference when playing back to back with a regular scale! on the back of that, i must try a short sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Am I allowed to share a recent 33” scale acquisition? @Rumple? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted March 21, 2019 Author Share Posted March 21, 2019 15 minutes ago, therealting said: Am I allowed to share a recent 33” scale acquisition? @Rumple? Why not, then I can share my 33" 5'er 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Huzzah! Recently bought this lovely 33” six string Shuker from @JMT3781. Still getting used to the flattish fingerboard, but I really like the narrow spacing, medium scale, and it looks lovely... if a little on the heavier side than I’m used to. If I keep it I may end up swapping the EMG system out for some Nordstrands. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donnyboy Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 On 09/03/2019 at 11:36, Dan_Q said: Just had a search for medium scale to see if it was a “thing” 😀 some nice stuff in this thread- never even heard of gypsy rose! I’ve only ever owned a p of some kind and a ric after many years, so decided to keep my eye out for something different. Landed this bad boy off a fellow BCer over Xmas, took it to a jam last week. Mud-bucker, j bass pickup, medium scale- lots of new things to try! I love it so far and it’s a lot of fun. I’ll admit I don’t notice the scale change so much (I only play very simple stuff, rarely high up the board) but the tone differences are massive! I've got one of these bad boys.. very under rated. Feels ,plays ,sounds and in my opinion looks great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 21, 2019 Share Posted March 21, 2019 Picking up my new 32" P type bass tomorrow. Overly excited for an older person. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 28 minutes ago, ead said: Picking up my new 32" P type bass tomorrow. Overly excited for an older person. What did you get?! I really want a 32” P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 7 hours ago, ead said: Picking up my new 32" P type bass tomorrow. Overly excited for an older person. Got to say the teaser pics show how awesome it’s going to be! I was playing my one at a musical last night, I love it so much 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 14 hours ago, therealting said: Huzzah! Recently bought this lovely 33” six string Shuker from @JMT3781. Still getting used to the flattish fingerboard, but I really like the narrow spacing, medium scale, and it looks lovely... if a little on the heavier side than I’m used to. If I keep it I may end up swapping the EMG system out for some Nordstrands. Ah, my ol' Shuker. My first custom bass! I do miss it sometimes, be sure to treat her well buddy Eude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Are we allowed to share 31.5" basses here, or are they technically too short? Not really sure where they sit, I always describe them as shot(er) scale... Eude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 13 minutes ago, eude said: Are we allowed to share 31.5" basses here, or are they technically too short? Not really sure where they sit, I always describe them as shot(er) scale... Eude I think 31.5 to 33” is fair cop for medium scale? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eude Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 8 minutes ago, Merton said: I think 31.5 to 33” is fair cop for medium scale? OK, here's my 31.5" gang! I should really get some better photos done, details etcs. Eude 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_Q Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 19 hours ago, Donnyboy said: I've got one of these bad boys.. very under rated. Feels ,plays ,sounds and in my opinion looks great. agreed- i play it an awful lot at the moment! any pics of yours? sorry about the stickers by the way. I know that offends some folk. they probably won't be there forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 Here we go folks ACG Finn 32" scale P bass Alder body with quilted maple top natural satin finish 3-pc ash neck with Maple board P bass pickup, passive electronics, detuner on E string Weight 7.4lbs Crappy phone pic, will so better ones in due course. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted March 22, 2019 Share Posted March 22, 2019 10 minutes ago, ead said: Here we go folks ACG Finn 32" scale P bass Alder body with quilted maple top natural satin finish 3-pc ash neck with Maple board P bass pickup, passive electronics, detuner on E string Weight 7.4lbs Crappy phone pic, will so better ones in due course. Beautiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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