Cool shortscale basses

[DarkAxel]

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/bass/squier-vintage-modified-jaguar-electric-bass-guitar-special/h71306

THIS BASS RULEZ

it comes with stupid wimpy strings, but otherwise it's awesome

i recorded my last EP with it, seriously cool with thicker strings should be AMAZING (for the money)

[Holy Schnikes]

I got this Reverse Jag awhile back, loaded with some big fat humbuckers and medium 32" scale. It's badass, good for a guitar player like myself, very comfortable.

One extra cool aspect is the reverse headstock allows for 34" scale strings since the low strings actually go to last two tuning posts. Short scale string selection totally blows and I don't have to deal with it thankfully. Threw some nickel DR Low Riders on it, tuned to Dstandard, plays and sounds incredible.

One negative aspect is limited fret access from the 16th and up. I don't really use that portion of the fretboard on bass tho...

[hollowhero]

If you play your bass more like a guitar, then a bass vi could work for you. Fender just came out with a new one and Schecter has some good (and cheap) models.

If you need a traditional bass, the squier jag ss is a fantastic deal. My only gripe would be the pickups, but you could swap those out later if you're so inclined

[insubordination]

Daneclectro Longhorn. Bought my g/f one for her birthday and I think I play it more than she does. Lightweight, punchy sound. Very 60s.

[theavondon]

I got this Reverse Jag awhile back, loaded with some big fat humbuckers and medium 32" scale. It's badass, good for a guitar player like myself, very comfortable.

One extra cool aspect is the reverse headstock allows for 34" scale strings since the low strings actually go to last two tuning posts. Short scale string selection totally blows and I don't have to deal with it thankfully. Threw some nickel DR Low Riders on it, tuned to Dstandard, plays and sounds incredible.

One negative aspect is limited fret access from the 16th and up. I don't really use that portion of the fretboard on bass tho...

All you gotta do is go into thumb position, homie. GET THEM DB SKILLZ

[Holy Schnikes]

Yeah, I get the thumb involved on occasion to get at low strings that high up on the board but, u know, generally just say fuck it and find note elsewhere. I know real bass players would probably be turned off by that limited access tho or they'd at least complain about it on TalkBass so thought I'd throw it out there as fair warning haha.

[theavondon]

Yeah, I get the thumb involved on occasion to get at low strings that high up on the board but, u know, generally just say fuck it and find note elsewhere. I know real bass players would probably be turned off by that limited access tho or they'd at least complain about it on TalkBass so thought I'd throw it out there as fair warning haha.

Well, see, real bass players would just...play it. Like you!

[WeHuntKings]

I play with a pick, soooooo...Yeah. No thumb position fer me. I like to play chords and stuff on bass, I know it's not what yer supposed to do. But fuckit. I do what I want.

A bass vi would be awesome, but I dunno if I should be spending that much cash right now...

[Holy Schnikes]

Well, see, real bass players would just...play it. Like you!

Word!

I like to play chords and stuff on bass, I know it's not what yer supposed to do. But fuckit. I do what I want.

Amen!

[whiskey_face]

the sg bass isn't terribly expensive. i've played in bands with eb-o basses and i liked their fat sound.

this is always the correct answer.

[kbit]

the sg bass isn't terribly expensive. i've played in bands with eb-o basses and i liked their fat sound.

Oh man, that pick up configuration looks awesome. And that finish. Guuuh.

[WayToHip]

I'm picking up a Jack Casady bass this week. I like its neck and the varitone switching. The Mikey way mustang is cool looking, but its neck is tiny, and my hand cramped immediately.
When I can justify it, I'm getting an old EB3 for the Jack Bruce/Mike Watt toans.

[Mike]

I really want to get my wife one of these 29.4" scale MIJ Jazz basses:

http://www.fenderjapan.co.jp/jb62ss.html



I don't think they're cheap, though.

[Gone Fission]

I'm picking up a Jack Casady bass this week. I like its neck and the varitone switching. The Mikey way mustang is cool looking, but its neck is tiny, and my hand cramped immediately.
When I can justify it, I'm getting an old EB3 for the Jack Bruce/Mike Watt toans.

The Casady seems pretty cool, but it is long scale.

[Holy Schnikes]

I'm picking up a Jack Casady bass this week. I like its neck and the varitone switching. The Mikey way mustang is cool looking, but its neck is tiny, and my hand cramped immediately.
When I can justify it, I'm getting an old EB3 for the Jack Bruce/Mike Watt toans.

Congrats! What finish?

I've always had my eye on that thing, love the look of a Gibson/Epi semi hollow bass. Interested to hear about it.