Short scale, 19mm spacing and 24 frets, does such a thing exist?

[shoulderpet]

Playing a lot more New order bass lines recently and my band will be adding Monaco What do you want from me to our set list and I am finding I am running out of frets, does anyone make a 24 fret short scale with 19mm spacing?

 

I have seen a Stagg bass that fits the bill but Stagg basses are a bit of gamble quality wise.

 

I am tempted to get one of the short scale Ibanez 5 string basses and string it E to C but I fear I may not gel with a 5 string

 

Thanks

Edited February 26 by shoulderpet

[BigRedX]

Eastwood do a 4-string version of their Hooky Pro Bass with 24 frets.

 

Don't know about the string spacing but you could always ask them.

 

[ezbass]

The Ibanez EHB1000S is a headless shorty with 19mm spacing, if you can source one and the body shape is OK for you.

[Merton]

Most of Alan Cringean’s short scale creations are 19mm and 24 frets if you can stretch to one

 

https://acguitars.co.uk/for-sale/

[Merton]

PS - these two being my favourites 

 

https://acguitars.co.uk/project/051s-j-type-4-30/

 

https://acguitars.co.uk/project/049s-j-type-4-30/

[shoulderpet]

Thanks for the replies, some good suggestions.

[ead]

If you can find one how about a Fenix SH?

 

[shoulderpet]

Thanks for the replies, I am seriously tempted by the Ibanez talman short scale 5 string.... But... Will I be able to get along with a 5 string? 

[Pauld]

The 5 string Talman has 18mm spacing at the bridge. The 4 string is 19mm.

[fretmeister]

Sandberg will do a Lionel with an extended fingerboard. They made some full scale extended ones for Doug Johns after Pedulla shut down.

Custom order though with a good 18 month waiting list.

[benebass]

Would 22 frets be enough? The Cort Action Jr is a pretty amazing bass for the money. Shameless plug, but I'm thinking of moving this one on in Hooky red... 😉👍

 

[shoulderpet]

Thanks for the replies, I ended up going with a cheapie option for now, the Hofner shorty, is actually pretty good for the money, setup is good, action is low, sounds surprisingly full considering the placement of the pickup. 

 

I may get something higher end in time but this is good for now

[Bassassin]

On 26/02/2025 at 22:19, ead said:

If you can find one how about a Fenix SH?

 

 

There was one on Ebay a fortnight or so ago. Did my usual thing of watching it, checking regularly & then forgetting about it until about an hour after it sold for about £100. FFS.

[Sweenyrod]

My 32 Fender Urge has 24 frets and 19mm spacing. It's on ebay and on here for sale! Smaller body than all short scales and super light, active with kubicki preamp.

[songofthewind]

Chowny SWB-1?