binky_bass Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 (edited) Afternoon all, I recently bought a super short 23.5 scale Bee Bass from a fellow basschatter, and it ruined me... I'm a player who's always tended toward the larger basses, I have 10 string Bee Bass, a 9 string ACG and a small fleet of other 8, 7 and 6 string basses. Anything from standard 34" scale up to a 40" scale, but now I've played the 23.5" scale Bee Bass, it has utterly flipped my playing on its head! So, with the revelation of how easy super short scale basses are to play, with nearly no sacrifice to sound, tone, quality or any other area, I have enlisted Mr Alan Cringean to build me a 26.5" scale 6 string bass. The spec will be as follows: 'Micro' Salace E type body 30.5" scale 6 strings White Limba body Buckeye burl top with matching headstock cap Birdseye maple fret board 5 piece maple/wenge set neck Single ACG soapbar pickup Passive vol/tone electronics Hipshot 17mm type B bridge Gotoh tuners Dunlop strap locks All in, it should be an absolutely cracking bass, much lighter than what I'm used to, much faster to play, super simple electronics, with all the quality and beauty of an ACG. Can't wait to see how this progresses and to eventually get to play it! Will update with pictures as and when I get them, for now, here is the VERY rough template and the Buckeye top... Cheers, Russ. Edited June 10, 2019 by binky_bass 4 Quote
eude Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 Awesome! I've been thinking along these lines myself! Will it be tunes B to C? Eude Quote
binky_bass Posted May 6, 2019 Author Posted May 6, 2019 Yup, B to C as per a standard 6 string, 24 frets too. I really think this will be a game changer bass for me. Might look a little odd as I'm 6"4' and not small! 1 Quote
eude Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 I'm 5"6' and shrinking thanks to carrying my enormous children on my shoulders. I reckon a 26.5" 6er might be the first bass that would look about right on me! Eude 1 1 Quote
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 Really like the look of this! I also really like these very short scale basses - I've a bit of a dodgy thumb at the moment and I just find them really easy to play. I've built a couple of headless 23" scale basses recently and I'm about to build 4 and 5 string headed versions of the same scale. That top is lovely - really looking forward to watching this thread progress. Jez 1 Quote
TheGreek Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, Jabba_the_gut said: Really like the look of this! I also really like these very short scale basses - I've a bit of a dodgy thumb at the moment and I just find them really easy to play. I've built a couple of headless 23" scale basses recently and I'm about to build 4 and 5 string headed versions of the same scale. That top is lovely - really looking forward to watching this thread progress. Jez Quote
eude Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 Oh, and you'll love the Salace SC E Type shape, it's super ergonomic without looking weird. Eude Quote
Jabba_the_gut Posted May 6, 2019 Posted May 6, 2019 23 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Hi Mick. I'll stick some pictures on my build thread later - don't want to derail Binky_bass's one. Cheers Jez Quote
binky_bass Posted May 15, 2019 Author Posted May 15, 2019 Going for a Camohor burl back and rear head stock cap on this now. Really only to mirror Binky a bit closer. I've changed it to a 30.5 scale too and will most likely be adding a second pickup and a 5k DFM East pre-amp too. 2 Quote
binky_bass Posted May 31, 2019 Author Posted May 31, 2019 Top wood and headstock cap: Back wood and rear headstock cap: 7 Quote
eude Posted June 1, 2019 Posted June 1, 2019 This is going to be stunning my friend! I think your "spec creep" has been in all the right directions. Eude Quote
TheGreek Posted June 1, 2019 Posted June 1, 2019 On 31/05/2019 at 12:16, binky_bass said: Top wood and headstock cap: Back wood and rear headstock cap: Not sure which I'd choose for the front TBH - must be terrible being spoilt for choice 1 Quote
binky_bass Posted June 1, 2019 Author Posted June 1, 2019 Buckeye top, Camphor back. 100%. Aimed to mirror Binky, my 10 string Bee Bass! 1 Quote
binky_bass Posted June 10, 2019 Author Posted June 10, 2019 It does looks amazing, no doubt there! It'll have a buckeye headstock cap and a Camphor rear cap too just to really set it off. Should be an incredible bass once done. 1 Quote
Grantd Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 The ACG 26.5inch basses are awesome, I have these two from Alan and I absolutely love them. Big sound from such little basses too! I'm sure your sixer will be a cracking bass! 2 Quote
eude Posted June 10, 2019 Posted June 10, 2019 42 minutes ago, Grantd said: The ACG 26.5inch basses are awesome, I have these two from Alan and I absolutely love them. Big sound from such little basses too! I'm sure your sixer will be a cracking bass! Those are gorgeous little buggers! Eude Quote
eude Posted September 30, 2019 Posted September 30, 2019 52 minutes ago, binky_bass said: It's getting there...! That's absolutely stunning! 2 Quote
Owen Posted October 2, 2019 Posted October 2, 2019 On 06/05/2019 at 13:24, binky_bass said: I recently bought a super short 23.5 scale Bee Bass I'm glad that went to a good home. I spent some time considering it. 1 Quote
Andyjr1515 Posted October 3, 2019 Posted October 3, 2019 Wonderful build! Going to be spectacular. 1 Quote
binky_bass Posted November 10, 2019 Author Posted November 10, 2019 A few more pictures... Should be done before Christmas! 5 Quote
eude Posted November 10, 2019 Posted November 10, 2019 12 minutes ago, binky_bass said: A few more pictures... Should be done before Christmas! Holy crap! Absolutely stunning! Eude 1 Quote
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