mac1012 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 as some of you are aware I had a bass given me on loan and as soon as I start getting serious with it the person wants it back ! it is a squire jass bass vm I think. I have budget of 2-300 pounds and I am loking to get something same or similar I came across some short scale basses for sale and was curious a I do find the stretch on a standard bass difficult , and at 53 not getting any younger are they worth considering ? Any advice would be great thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) Sire easily. Not sure about short scale basses Edited July 18, 2017 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Nothing but positive things heard about Sires...try one first obviously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Jaguar? Medium scale and a P/J pickup combination, so similar to what you've been using. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) [quote name='mac1012' timestamp='1500379534' post='3337287']... Any advice would be great thanks [/quote] Give some idea of your location; that might inspire someone close to you..? Don't be in a hurry; that 's a sure way of making a mistake that you'll regret. Take the time to find your bass. Have a look through the ads in the Marketplace here, there are several good basses in your price bracket... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/19-basses-for-sale/"]BC Marketplace: Basses For Sale ...[/url] ...including short-scale basses. Hope this helps. Edited July 18, 2017 by Dad3353 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 This is well within budget - http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Squier-by-Fender-Vintage-Modified-Jaguar-Bass-SS-Short-Scale-Black/JWJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleabag Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) A short scale bass at 32" will be a difference in reach of just 1" and 30" scale is a difference in reach of 2" because the scale is between the nut and bridge, not all at the nut Strings will feel slightly floppier on the 32" and a bit more floppy on the 30" , but you can offset this to a degree by using higher tension strings. This will obviously be harder to achieve on the 30" Edited March 18, 2018 by fleabag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 This seems pretty good in your budget? http://basschat.co.uk/topic/307907-gl-l2000-tribute-blueburst-only-l275/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 G&L L2000 a great sounding instrument. Pickups are very versatile and full sounding. However, it has a very wide fingerboard. I had one and couldn't get used to it after years of playing a Jazz. Sold it and got a P/J. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) If you liked the Jazz bass then a Squier CV or VM bass will fit the bill... but if you're hankering after a short scale I'd go for a Squier VM SS Jaguar. P/J pickups and a 30" scale. There are a bunch of stores listing them for £187 new but none in stock. It's still on the Squier site so hopefully is a model refresh rather than discontinued: [url="http://shop.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/jaguar-bass/vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-ss-short-scale/0328800506.html"]http://shop.fender.c...0328800506.html[/url] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9qoomer3B4 If you need one in a hurry there is one here but it's £50 more! [url="https://www.projectmusic.net/squier-vintage-modified-jaguar-bass-special-ss-rosewood-fingerboard-candy-apple-red-17444-p.asp"]https://www.projectm...red-17444-p.asp[/url] Of course check eBay for used examples! Edited July 18, 2017 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineweasel Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Another interesting short scale option is the Ibanez TMB30: https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/TMB30-BK/electric-basses/ibanez-tmb30-bk-30-short-scale-bass-in-black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Ahem.....may be looking to sell my Squier Jaguar short scale - Precision / Jazz pickups, black with matching headstock. Absolutely mint condition. Send me a PM for more details if you're interested. Will be putting it up for sale on here shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_c2 Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 How long have you been playing? Finding it a stretch could merely be a symptom of inexperience/newness on the bass, rather than a fundamantal incompatability between a long scale bass and your anatomy (and age). I have only ever played long scale basses and "the stretch" is perceivable during warming up, but once warmed up and playing actual music rather than abstract technical exercises, its basically a non-issue. Yes I'm sure a short-scale might be more comfortable for some, or allow a theoretical greater stretch in certain isolated situations, so no worries I respect that for some, short scales are the way to go but don't put yourself into this group quite yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Lots to think about - including that a long upper horn on a 34" scale bass can make the stretch to reach the first fret quite easy. Light, ergonomic basses can be had in various scale lengths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jezzaboy Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 A bit different from the above selections but in the 200-300 range, I would go for an Ibanez SR300 with the powerspan pickups. Great build quality, a good selection of tones are available and the neck is nice and narrow like a Jazz. Check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 Not a shortscale, but lovely and light and also rare (ish) so should hold it's value [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/307851-squier-protone-pj-rare-and-lovely-4-string-revised-listing-now-back-up-for-sale/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/307851-squier-protone-pj-rare-and-lovely-4-string-revised-listing-now-back-up-for-sale/page__fromsearch__1[/url] Can be had for less than asking price based on the original pickup being re-installed and the Lindy Fralin taken out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 As always on BC - ask a simple question and get loads of complicated answers.. ... Just thinking where the next bass bash is and whether the OP can get there. usually a wide range of gear, most of which you won't see in your typical music shop. Also might be a good idea if the OP posted their location as many of us with several basses which may make his choice easier if he were able to try a few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 How about this... https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/B-030670250-0002/second-hand/b-stock-squier-vintage-modjazz-70s-maple Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuNkShUi Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Save up £50 extra and go for this http://basschat.co.uk/topic/308914-upgraded-2017-fender-standard-mexico-precision-bass/ Bargain!! And you wont lose much on it either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac1012 Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Thanks for all your reply's and wow what a response and choice ! I write this in a rush as mad week with daughter moving out into her own home , but to be truthful I don't know my a... from my elbow when it comes to bass I do like the thought of a shorter scale but concerned I may lose some feel and punch with a 30 inch scale ? I will have a look through posts when I have more time I have a couple of weeks before i need to hand back the the other one Thanks very much for all your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmjos Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Three suggestions in that budget, Sire..........Sire.....and Sire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 [quote name='pmjos' timestamp='1500489973' post='3338247'] Three suggestions in that budget, Sire..........Sire.....and Sire [/quote]great basses but to many controls to fiddle with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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