sPiKi Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Recently bought a Reverend Sentinel short scale bass. Brilliant guitar and a joy to play. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristo Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 Short scale player here too in group A, although I use an Epiphone Archtop bass with my band as it suits our vibe perfectly. Whilst being short scale the bridge position makes it feel more medium scale to me when reaching the 1st fret. For home playing it's a Fender Short Scale Jazz which is nice and compact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storky Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 9 minutes ago, solo4652 said: So you're a Group B player then! Ha! What basses do you have at the moment, please? I’m still looking for the holy grail, but ss wise I have the Harley Benton HB-60, Epi de-luxe masterbuilt, Squier Bronco, Rob Allen Mouse, Ibanez SRC60. It’s quite an eclectic bunch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Not sure whether I'm "a" or "b": appreciate the compactness of all my current shortscales, particularly the reach being better (I've not tried the Chowny on a strap though...), but would prefer to be playing full scale. I suppose the SBMM Stingray is the most like a regular bass in terms of looks, the Warwick does look slightly off somehow if you're used to the normal Corvettes, it's a bit stumpy... but plays really nicely. The surprise contender is the definitely the Cort Action Junior. They gave it the wrong name and, I think, positioned it wrongly in the market as it's a very good instrument for the money. I've upgraded the bridge and tuners to Hipshot components, but didn't really need to. Was going to drop an EMG 40TWX into, but when everything arrived realised would have needed to do some serious mods to fit everything in - beyond me. @scrumpymike How do you rate the Caspar? That is one I do have serious GAS for - visits to the Maruszczyk website to spec up my own version are really not helping. So please tell me it's awful and sounds terrible and is completely worthless... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Blank Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 (edited) Here are my two. Top is a fretless Rob Allen Mouse, below it an (or possibly the) ACG Recurve SS 4. Edited May 9, 2020 by Frank Blank 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 2 hours ago, anzoid said: @scrumpymike How do you rate the Caspar? That is one I do have serious GAS for - visits to the Maruszczyk website to spec up my own version are really not helping. So please tell me it's awful and sounds terrible and is completely worthless... Well, that's a good question. The fretless passive 4 I recently traded on here for my Spector Bantam is the third one I've had and they are just exquisite IMHO. I regretted selling the first one (fretted P4) almost immediately and soon replaced it with a headless fretted active 4. Moved that on to get other stuff - and again regretted being without one. So, here we are again! My first... http:// My second... http:// The latest (and last, if I can get to grips with the fretless board)... http:// 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted May 9, 2020 Share Posted May 9, 2020 Should also have explained that my only gig nowadays is a classic rock covers band, into which a Cazpar really doesn't fit. So my head keeps telling me I shouldn't have one - but my heart keeps disagreeing 🙂 I feel I can justify the fretless on the grounds that it's something completely different and a new challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bafflegab Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 I’m liking that the Warwick SS and the SS Stingray line up almost exactly the same in each pic. I have the wick, and was thinking about adding the ray... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Bafflegab said: I’m liking that the Warwick SS and the SS Stingray line up almost exactly the same in each pic. I have the wick, and was thinking about adding the ray... I'm in the very fortunate position of having both the Warwick (in natural) and the Stingray (in daphne blue). Sitting down they line up pretty well, the nut of the Warwick sits about half an inch further to the left than the Stingray. On a strap it feels further but still close - could be down to the fact that on the Warwick the distance from the top horn strap button to the centre of the neck is about 14.5cm and on the Stingray only just over 9cm. I'm not big on geometry, but I guess that makes a slight difference, and isn't something I included on the original images. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted May 11, 2020 Author Share Posted May 11, 2020 Oh, and the Stingray tuned down to D on the E string is absolutely killer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrycreed Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 My first post! I had a Squier Bronco last year for recording at home. Intonation wasn't great on it, so I moved it on. There's a Gibson SG faded EB3 and a standard EB3 about a 4 hour drive away from me, so once restrictions relax, I might take an (essential) trip to try them out. I like the fact they sound very different to a p bass for example. The standard is more expensive than the faded obviously. Any players of these recent ones? Would love if Dano released a short scale 59 bass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 This is great. I've been thinking about one of the Ibby Mezzo 32 scale basses - 5 string. Need to sell a few pedals to raise the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 On 02/05/2020 at 17:39, Trueno said: Wot... no Mustang? On 02/05/2020 at 18:23, hooky_lowdown said: This. The foundation for short scales. What? I mean, WHAT? As in, W T actual F? bwahahahahahahahahaha!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 3 hours ago, fretmeister said: This is great. I've been thinking about one of the Ibby Mezzo 32 scale basses - 5 string. Need to sell a few pedals to raise the money. You and me both! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bafflegab Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 On 11/05/2020 at 07:38, anzoid said: Oh, and the Stingray tuned down to D on the E string is absolutely killer Oh man that just makes the GAS worse haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 On 11/05/2020 at 07:38, anzoid said: Oh, and the Stingray tuned down to D on the E string is absolutely killer What strings are you using? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyP Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 Wilcock do a very nice looking short scale bass. I have an Italia Maranello Cavo short scale. I bought it because it is light - around 7lb and easy to handle. It plays very nicely, even in my hands! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 12, 2020 Share Posted May 12, 2020 19 hours ago, therealting said: You and me both! I've sold one pedal now so I'm a third of the way there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 12/05/2020 at 14:25, scrumpymike said: What strings are you using? Just the stock ones that came with it - I think they're EB Slinkies though not 100% sure. They're what I tended to use on my longscale basses way back when and work nicely on the shortscale. Can't remember what's on the other ones... Intrigued as to your thoughts on the Spector Bantam you moved on Mike. I've never owned a Spector though have played someone else's 5-string Legend type thing. I love the looks of the Bantam, but overall have never been drawn to the longscale 4-string Spectors because of the (for me) wide necks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted May 14, 2020 Author Share Posted May 14, 2020 On 12/05/2020 at 08:18, Bafflegab said: Oh man that just makes the GAS worse haha You know you want one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 1 hour ago, anzoid said: Just the stock ones that came with it - I think they're EB Slinkies though not 100% sure. Intrigued as to your thoughts on the Spector Bantam you moved on Mike. I've never owned a Spector though have played someone else's 5-string Legend type thing. I love the looks of the Bantam, but overall have never been drawn to the longscale 4-string Spectors because of the (for me) wide necks. Thanks for confirming you're still on the OE strings. Re Bantam, it's an exceptionally nice bass but the neck and fretboard were a bit too wide and flat for me. Also worth mentioning that the EMGs won't suit everybody although I know some players love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaartian Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) I currently have 34" (Fender Jazz), 32" (Ibanez Mezzo) and 30" (Gibson SG) basses. It's OK to call me confused. 😉 I'm seriously thinking of picking up a Supro Huntington shortie with my "it ain't stimulatin' me" check. Decided to check this thread out and was surprised not to see the Huntington included. Would love your thoughts! https://suprousa.com/guitars/huntington-bass/ Edited May 14, 2020 by TheMaartian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 @TheMaartian Those are very cool looking, similar vibes to the Wilcock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 7 hours ago, TheMaartian said: I currently have 34" (Fender Jazz), 32" (Ibanez Mezzo) and 30" (Gibson SG) basses. It's OK to call me confused. 😉 I'm seriously thinking of picking up a Supro Huntington shortie with my "it ain't stimulatin' me" check. Decided to check this thread out and was surprised not to see the Huntington included. Would love your thoughts! https://suprousa.com/guitars/huntington-bass/ I have to admit those have rather passed under my radar When I did the first verison of the picture it was really only of the basses I was interested in trying/buying... and then I added more. When I get time over the weekend I'll add in a Supro - looks rather nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anzoid Posted May 15, 2020 Author Share Posted May 15, 2020 8 hours ago, scrumpymike said: Thanks for confirming you're still on the OE strings. Re Bantam, it's an exceptionally nice bass but the neck and fretboard were a bit too wide and flat for me. Also worth mentioning that the EMGs won't suit everybody although I know some players love them. I generally like EMGs, but flat and wide doesn't really work for me Went hunting last night and the width at the nut appears to 1.65" (42mm??) which is beyond my confort zone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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