tonyclaret Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) My little lad just can't get enough of music and has spent the last 2 weeks trying to play daddies bass. I was wondering what options there are for little ones of such a tender age. Thought about a short scale but still think the body of this might be to heavy. Any suggestions? Cheers Proud Dad Edited September 28, 2018 by tonyclaret 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reggaebass Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 A u bass would probably be just the right size 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dood Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 1 minute ago, Reggaebass said: A u bass would probably be just the right size 😀 Yup, I'd agree with something like one of those mini basses. I've not checked but maybe Gear4Music or Thomann do something that won't eat the credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 One of Jez's creations, something like Ped's Wing or an Ashbory. Respect...You're bringing that child up right... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 BTW you might want to think about tapewound strings for the young'un Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) Ibanez Mikro bass? https://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-gsrm20-bk-mikro-bass-black/128549 Although with a 28.6" scale the neck is still longer than most full sized skinny string guitars. Edited September 28, 2018 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 You need something like this (the little white one, obvs)... bought as a giggle many moons ago from a long-gone member of this parish. It's tuned to A (above E) because I've never had the time or patience to find the right gauges for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyclaret Posted September 29, 2018 Author Share Posted September 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Rich said: You need something like this (the little white one, obvs)... bought as a giggle many moons ago from a long-gone member of this parish. It's tuned to A (above E) because I've never had the time or patience to find the right gauges for it. That's a good size, what make is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josie Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Maybe not this (my grandson not quite 4yo) Seriously a u-bass or Mikro are good options, but I'd suggest taking him to look before buying one. I got a good uke for this little guy, and he has a 3/4 guitar, but he isn't very interested in either - he only really wants my Aerodyne. "I want the big one!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 A solid body u-bass might be a good option, as a bonus they work great for travel or to get a more double bass sound, I've got the acoustic u-bass and get way more use from it than I thought I would, the solid body has the bonus of being just like a scaled down "regular" bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Good excuse to get yourself a Wingbass if you ask me 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 What about an Ashbory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I think his, “I want the big one,” comment is key here. Perhaps a Squier Bronco is the answer. Still a ‘big one’, but a more manageable short scale and smaller body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Nada Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 On 29/09/2018 at 12:33, Rich said: You need something like this (the little white one, obvs)... bought as a giggle many moons ago from a long-gone member of this parish. It's tuned to A (above E) because I've never had the time or patience to find the right gauges for it. What's the scale length on that? You could probably use the BEAD strings off a five string set and tune to EADG. Nice - I'd like one of those to keep in the car as an emergency bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 18 hours ago, ped said: Good excuse to get yourself a Wingbass if you ask me 😎 How's the endorsement deal going, Ped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Rich said: How's the endorsement deal going, Ped? Nearly there, just need to sign up 10 other playaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 2 hours ago, James Nada said: What's the scale length on that? 22". Roughly 11/16 scale Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Rich said: 22". Roughly 11/16 scale Too long for me 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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