MIGHT? MIGHT! There's no might about it. GET IT DONE!*
*Sorry for shouting. Please report back, I'm sure I'm not the only one who'll be interested in the outcome of the head to head.
Possibly, or some other music rag de jour. However, I think I’m right in saying that the term was pinched from Steppenwolf’s Born to be Wild (happy to be corrected).
Always try with a strap. There’s at least one bass I would’ve avoided if I had done this.*
*Probably best to take one with you as shops aren’t often happy about supplying one.
An excuse to buy more gear? You’ve come to the right place (do I hear a distant mwah, ha, ha?). Medium and short scales are very de rigeur right now. Check out the short scale appreciation thread and the 32” thread for some inspiration.