J_Bass Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Hello all! As the title says, I'm looking for a retro/modern looking bass, with just one pickup, Passive and, more important, 32" scale. Last week I was able to compare 34", 32" and 30" basses, and the 32" scale was very comfortable and fast. 30" is too small for me. The simpler, the better. Passive, One Pickup. My favorite is the Serek Lincoln, but I was wondering what other offers are available in this medium scale. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Alan at ACG made me this (essentailly a 32" scale P bass). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Not sure how much you want to spend but I would recommend a Maruszczyk Jake (P) or Elwood (J). Made in Poland and marketed from Germany, these are top-quality but reasonably priced basses. You can buy from the constantly-changing stock in their online shop or, if you can't find exactly what you want, they will build a bass to your specification normally in 10-12 weeks. https://www.public-peace.de/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I agree with @ead, having just become the owner of an ACG I can safely say @skelf makes the best basses I’ve ever played. If you have the funds go for it, the man can build pretty much anything. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 I have a new model coming out in the not to distant future that I think will tick all of the boxes you mentioned. Initially as a 30.5” 4 and 32” 5. A 32 /4 would be no problem. Will feature a new pickup and will be passive as standard. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merton Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 47 minutes ago, ead said: Alan at ACG made me this (essentailly a 32" scale P bass). Beat me to it! Here’s mine 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, skelf said: I have a new model coming out in the not to distant future that I think will tick all of the boxes you mentioned. Initially as a 30.5” 4 and 32” 5. A 32 /4 would be no problem. Will feature a new pickup and will be passive as standard. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Not a high a high end bass but... ibanez gaxb150. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) This has 2 pickups but otherwise ticks the boxes: https://www.reverendguitars.com/basses/basshouser-fatfish-32 Edited January 12, 2020 by dannybuoy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 Aria Pro II Cardinal series CSB came in various configurations. Double cutaway 32" scale, passive, mostly 1 pup, some had 2. I have one of the top end of the range 'Black n Gold' models and it is a corker. My second, actually - I was stupid enough to sell the first and lucky enough to find a second. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 There’s a killer bargain in the classifieds at the moment... active though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skelf Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 51 minutes ago, TheGreek said: Will be launched at the Manchester Show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 1 hour ago, therealting said: There’s a killer bargain in the classifieds at the moment... active though. No you don't want this. It's active, and you definitely said you wanted passive. Mainly because I'm selling stuff in the attempt to get this for myself. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 @Elfrasho I don’t blame you one bit - I’m a sucker for 32” scale, and that one is a beaut! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Bass Posted January 12, 2020 Author Share Posted January 12, 2020 I was tempted, but I also have to sell before I buy, ahah! I want passive, a pickup just a cm or so behind the P position, and a fat, hoarse tone. I'm selling now, to be able to buy later. I really like the style of the Serek, getting inspiration in classic models, like the Ric or the Ripper. Didn't know about ACG, this thread is already giving me new information. I am curious about the new model. I actually tried an Ibanez, the SRMD 200. Great neck, thin and fast. But the pickups and active electronics didn't excite me. That Reverend had a great tone, that's an option, thanks! Maruszczyk is definitely an option, but I was looking for something more retro in terms of design. Thanks for all the examples, I hope to see them keep coming! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 A friend of mine got an ACG custom made. It was 5 string and had a huge string spacing so wasn't my favourite design, but holy flip it was seriously good quality and clearly played brilliantly.. It made me rethink how basses should feel and play. Hence i want to buy that 4 string above. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Just had a look at the Serek Lincoln mentioned in the OP. Must say I really like the look of that! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Bass Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: Just had a look at the Serek Lincoln mentioned in the OP. Must say I really like the look of that! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bnt Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 If you were willing to have two pickups, Ibanez has the new Mezzo model that doesn't cost a lot. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hooky_lowdown Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 15 minutes ago, J_Bass said: Grabber and Rickenbacker lovechild. 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, hooky_lowdown said: Grabber and Rickenbacker lovechild. 🤔 Sort of 'Rickengrabber' (oh no, what have I started now?! 😉) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J_Bass Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 46 minutes ago, bnt said: If you were willing to have two pickups, Ibanez has the new Mezzo model that doesn't cost a lot. That's the 32" I tried. Very comfortable, very fast. But I'm looking for a passive bass, I don't need the active circuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 6 hours ago, J_Bass said: That's the 32" I tried. Very comfortable, very fast. But I'm looking for a passive bass, I don't need the active circuit. It would be easy to rewire as a passive P/J. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I have a Warmoth 32" passive P bass I'm thinking of selling... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benebass Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) Old pic - it's had a Geezer Butler EMG fitted since this was taken. Beautiful bass - alder body & the neck is canary, which is somewhere between maple & wenge in terms of feel. If you're ever near Tyneside you're welcome to come & have a try... 😀 Edited September 18, 2020 by benebass Removed picture 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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