only4
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I only play short scale these days and would also suggest the Squier Jaguar as a good option. I'm also lucky enough to have a Spector Shorty but still use my Jag regularly because it feels great to play, in fact I think it's amazing for the money. Just try one.
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Picked up a bass from Gray yesterday, it was exactly as he had described. Trouble free transaction, a great guy to deal with. Cheers Mark
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Just bought a cool rail pickup from Steve, everything went smoothly from start to finish. Cheers Mark
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After 30ish years of playing 34" scale bass I switched to playing short scale basses due to arthritis in my thumb joint/wrist. I made this change about 12 months ago and have never looked back. I bought a Squier Jag ss just to see if if the shorty idea worked and after a few rehersals and my first gig with it i decided it was a goer. The sound of the band hasn't suffered in any way and i'm sure that most punters don't even realise it's short scale even though i'm 6 foot and 15 stone. There is a good choice of decent instruments out there, most companies now have short scale options in their range. I now mainly play a Spector NS Shorty which feels just like playing a full size bass just without the reach, it has a drop tuner and still feels good when lowered to D. Just give it a go.
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I was listening to Drews Super Midget at Thursdays Sandberg bass clinic and it sounded great! First Barefaced cab I've ever heard, could be dangerous...
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Here are my two main short scale basses. Gibson SB350 [attachment=169517:SB350.JPG] Spector NS Shorty [attachment=169518:Shorty.JPG] [attachment=169519:Shorty2.JPG]
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I switched to playing Short Scale around a year ago and have never looked back, these are my main basses. Both have great feel and sound, i have been playing for about 30 years and to be honest i don't think i'm missing anythin that a regular 34" scale bass can provide. Gibson SB350 [attachment=169507:SB350.JPG] Spector NS Shorty [attachment=169508:Shorty.JPG] [attachment=169509:Shorty2.JPG]
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I would suggest you go for it, i made the switch to playing only short scale around a year ago due to the early onset of arthritis in my thumb/wrist and have never looked back. I had been playing standard scale for 30ish years and since making the switch everything seems so much better, i haven't noticed any real issues with sound or feel and i'm sure most people don't even notice it's a short scale. Quality in short scale basses does vary so i would try a few different options first, i started with a Squier Jaguar SS to see if the short scale concept would work for me and once i was happy i upgraded to a Spector Shorty which is fantastic. Just play what feels right, there are plenty of options out there.
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Hi, The string spacing is 19mm Cheers -
Thanks for the comments chaps. This is a great chance for somebody to get a truly fantastic bass for a bargain price. I can't play it anymore and it's just sat in the cupboard waiting to be loved!
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Your chance to grab a quality bass for a bargain price. Price drop, now £650. Collection preferred. Cheers
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Bump for a top quality hand made bass.
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Sorry i forgot to mention that. Yes it's 34" scale.
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For sale is my Shuker Horn 4 string. This has been my main bass since i bought it a couple of years ago. I'm selling it due to the early onset of arthritis in my wrists which means i now find it difficult to play anything except short scale. The bass is in mint condition and includes a fitted case. [attachment=164249:photo 1 (3).JPG] [attachment=164250:photo 2 (3).JPG] [attachment=164251:photo 3 (3).JPG] [attachment=164252:photo 4 (3).JPG] [attachment=164253:photo 5 (3).JPG] Here is the spec. 5 piece neck in Maple with Wenge stringers. Madagascan Rosewood fingerboard with 24 medium frets. Brass nut. Hipshot A Bridge. Gotoh modern tuners. Delano PC4 HE/M2 and SBC4 HE pickups. Seymour Duncan STC3 3-band EQ + pull-slap switch on volume knob. A very well thought out modern bass offering excellent balance and good range of tones. Handbuilt and impeccably finished bass that retails new for around £2,000. Manufacturer - Shuker Model - Horn Origin - Derbyshire England Colour - Trans Green Satin Bodywood - White Ash Case - Gator semi-hardcase I'm now looking for £650. Thanks for looking.
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I'm in Macclesfield
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Ok, Keep me posted. Cheers
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The very same one...
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Bank holiday price drop, now only £275!
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Bank holiday reduction, now only £350!
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Buy British! You know it makes sense. Open to sensible offers. Cheers
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Top quality 5 string for not much money type bump!
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Ok here is the spec, 21 Fret rosewood finger board. Active EQ :- Treble +/- 11 dB at 5.5 KHz Bass +/- 12 dB at 120 Hz True active/passive switch Master volume Tri-max Hum cancelling pickup (3 coils, the 2 outer coils provide the signal and the inner coil is for hum cancelling) The official colour is Claret I think the body is made from Alder
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For sale is another of my wooden neck Status basses. Everything on it is working perfectly and it is fitted with Status Hot wire stings, a thumb rest was added before i bought it which to be honest i have found really useful. The bass has a few dings here and there but on the whole is in good condition. The bass has the Status Tri-max pickup in the stingray position, the controls are volume, bass, treble and an active/passive switch. It has a nice slim neck profile and is very easy to play, all in all a great bass. [attachment=161092:photo 1 (2).JPG] [attachment=161093:photo 2 (2).JPG] [attachment=161095:photo 4 (2).JPG] [attachment=161094:photo 3 (2).JPG] [attachment=161096:photo 5 (2).JPG] Thanks for looking.
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[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1398259080' post='2432131'] Trades?i have a ibaney gw35 to trade [/quote] Nice bass but i'm finding it impossible to play long scale bass anymore due to a wrist issue, so all my 34s are having to go Short scale only from now on! Cheers
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Don't be scared, you may like it!