lee4 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 As I am only 5'7" tall,I have trouble finding a really comfy bass to play. Surely I ca'nt be the only player with this problem? Anyone else out there suffering from an in-built height restriction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d-basser Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 think this is the wrong section mate anyhoo I am 5'8''/9'' ish Look for something smallish body (ie not fender) I like Peavey. Shorter scale may also help though I play 34" and 35". Adjust strap/ posture, the positioning could bet he problem rather than the bass. I found raising the bass quite high helped (so when i stood it was the same as sitting) hope this helps, you need to specify the discomfort really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Fitzmaurice Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 [quote name='d-basser' post='47955' date='Aug 20 2007, 03:58 PM']think this is the wrong section mate anyhoo I am 5'8''/9'' ish Look for something smallish body (ie not fender) I like Peavey. Shorter scale may also help though I play 34" and 35". Adjust strap/ posture, the positioning could bet he problem rather than the bass. I found raising the bass quite high helped (so when i stood it was the same as sitting) hope this helps, you need to specify the discomfort really[/quote]I'm 6 foot 250 pounds and I prefer a 30" scale. Both Fender and Gibson make some with 30 inch scale boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul, the Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 [quote name='lee4' post='47932' date='Aug 20 2007, 08:35 PM']As I am only 5'7" tall,I have trouble finding a really comfy bass to play. Surely I ca'nt be the only player with this problem? Anyone else out there suffering from an in-built height restriction?[/quote] I'm 5'6 or 5'7 - Most basses feel fine to me. The small hands can be an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexclaber Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 [quote name='lee4' post='47932' date='Aug 20 2007, 08:35 PM']As I am only 5'7" tall,I have trouble finding a really comfy bass to play.[/quote] Trouble in what way? Is your strap at a good length? Are you using correct fretting hand technique? Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chopthebass Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 I'm 5ft 14in and have abnormally long arms, so 36" scale is no prob. Seriously, it can depend on the bass shape. I had a warwick thumb 5 and with such a short top horn it had bad neck dive and I felt like I was stretching all the time. Its probably the worst bass ever made IMO. Conversly, the basses in my avatar have 24 frets, and a long horn (ooh er), plus being headless gives superb balance. These are 35in scale, and probably the best basses ever made Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetera Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 (edited) [quote name='lee4' post='47932' date='Aug 20 2007, 08:35 PM']As I am only 5'7" tall,I have trouble finding a really comfy bass to play. Surely I ca'nt be the only player with this problem? Anyone else out there suffering from an in-built height restriction?[/quote] Check out my Jackson 'Kip Winger' bass on the 'For Sale' section. Small, lightweight and powerful..... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4281"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4281[/url] Edited August 24, 2007 by cetera Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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