bassfan Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 Hi All, My nephew likes to have a play on my basses when he visits, so I thought I’d annoy my brother by getting him a small bass for Xmas. I know, good of me right ?! 😂😂(Better than a drum kit). I have a very small combo. Cables etc. I’m just looking for something he could make noise on. I must say he’s only 5, he’ll make a horrendous racket so I’m not looking for any fancy basses. Im sure many of you have kids that have learnt on something cheap, so I’m looking for your recommendations, short scale I’m guessing ... I’ve got a wanted add up to. Your thoughts.... 1 Quote
Newfoundfreedom Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) Bass for a child Seems like a fair swap Can he cook? Edited November 14, 2020 by Newfoundfreedom 6 Quote
bassfan Posted November 14, 2020 Author Posted November 14, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 14:18, Newfoundfreedom said: Bass for a child Seems like a fair swap Can he cook? Expand Yeah he can actually. He’s not mine to swap though. 😂😂 1 Quote
casapete Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 Can’t go wrong with a Tanglewood EB -18 Elfin bass. Around 20 inch scale IIRC, looks like a shrunk Precision! They play and sound really well, and can be picked up for around £80 or less if you’re lucky. Ideal for small hands, but I’ve used mine on a gig and it coped brilliantly. Think Harley Benton do a decent short scale, the PB shorty, currently £79 at Thomann. More of a ‘normal’ short scale at 30 inches so may be a bit big for your nephew just yet. Good luck! 4 1 Quote
MrCrane Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 Ibanez mikro at 28.6 inches. https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Ibanez-GSRM20B-GIO-miKro-Bass-Walnut-Flat/298K Got my daughter one when she was 9 and she's not looked back. Good luck trying to find a decent strap that goes small enough. 🙂 1 1 Quote
bassfan Posted November 14, 2020 Author Posted November 14, 2020 Cheers guys. I’ll take a look. Quote
Hellzero Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 14:16, bassfan said: Hi All, My nephew likes to have a play on my basses when he visits, so I thought I’d annoy my brother by getting him a small bass for Xmas. I know, good of me right ?! 😂😂(Better than a drum kit). I have a very small combo. Cables etc. I’m just looking for something he could make noise on. I must say he’s only 5, he’ll make a horrendous racket so I’m not looking for any fancy basses. Im sure many of you have kids that have learnt on something cheap, so I’m looking for your recommendations, short scale I’m guessing ... I’ve got a wanted add up to. Your thoughts.... Expand Done this a lot of time. The violin I bought to my niece was the best one. Remember that it takes months if not years to play in tune. But I failed as she started to play the violin the next year when she was 6 and after 2 years started the guitar and played quite well. Guess what, at 22 years old, she is a master chef now, and, damn, she can cook. Ironic, no ? 🤣 2 Quote
BassTractor Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 Does it have to look like a bass? If yes, how about a Daisy Rock? Not all of them look like flowers or butterflies. In fact most look like basses. Good quality as well. If no, I see some bass ukes come well-regarded. I had an Ashbory myself, and whilst it sounded fantastic, I'd wager a guess that its fretlessness is a huge drawback. Quote
bassfan Posted November 14, 2020 Author Posted November 14, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 16:47, BassTractor said: Does it have to look like a bass? If yes, how about a Daisy Rock? Not all of them look like flowers or butterflies. In fact most look like basses. Good quality as well. If no, I see some bass ukes come well-regarded. I had an Ashbory myself, and whilst it sounded fantastic, I'd wager a guess that its fretlessness is a huge drawback. Expand I’d prefer it to look like a bass if I’m honest. He likes my status but he’s a lonnnnnnnnnnng way of thumping the strings on that 😂 1 Quote
Crawford13 Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 Ibanez Mikro if you can find one. 1 Quote
Cuzzie Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 The fender squire short scale thingy is good - I got one for one of the kids, I play it more 1 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 Wasn’t there a child’s P bass for sale on here a while ago , I had a look but couldn’t find it.🤔 It looks like express music have a mini P , 28.6 scale 🙂 2 Quote
bassfan Posted November 14, 2020 Author Posted November 14, 2020 Something like that “used” would be perfect @ReggaebassNot got a big budget as I’ve already got his Xmas presents but if I can find one at a good price I’d be tempted. If not I know what his birthday present will be next year! 😃 The tanglewood elf looks cool as well. 1 Quote
Reggaebass Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 17:32, bassfan said: Something like that “used” would be perfect Expand I’ll keep my eye out, they do come up now and again 👍 1 Quote
meterman Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) Can vouch for the little Tanglewood Elf. I got mine from a charity shop, and for a couple of years it was the only bass I owned. I still play it now, it's a fun little thing. 25.5" scale so perfect size for a 5 year old, and not always expensive on ebay, Gumtree etc. Edited November 14, 2020 by meterman Quote
Cuzzie Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 Yep that mini is cool or the Jackson Dinky - pointy headstock rules Quote
AndyTravis Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 Love that I’ve already said all of the above via text about 3 hours ago... @bassfan you’re a pest. no more Christmas cards or “extras” from me... 😉 Quote
bassfan Posted November 14, 2020 Author Posted November 14, 2020 (edited) On 14/11/2020 at 19:09, AndyTravis said: Love that I’ve already said all of the above via text about 3 hours ago... @bassfan you’re a pest. no more Christmas cards or “extras” from me... 😉 Expand 😲 you love me really. Edited November 14, 2020 by bassfan Quote
Hellzero Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 16:33, Hellzero said: Guess what, at 22 years old, she is a master chef now, and, damn, she can cook. Ironic, no ? 🤣 Expand Oops, 23 today. 🤦♂️ 1 Quote
AndyTravis Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 19:15, bassfan said: 😲 you love me really. Expand Well. Yeah. But... Quote
Dad3353 Posted November 14, 2020 Posted November 14, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 19:18, Hellzero said: Oops, 23 today. 🤦♂️ Expand Please transmit ... 1 Quote
bassfan Posted November 14, 2020 Author Posted November 14, 2020 On 14/11/2020 at 19:23, AndyTravis said: Well. Yeah. But... Expand 😊 Quote
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