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[quote name='Oggy' post='749930' date='Feb 18 2010, 04:26 PM']I thought that Fender only did Brinco and Mustang as a short scale![/quote] I'm pretty sure the Bronco* and the Mustang are the only Official short scale basses from Fender, any others you see are put together abroad from other models. Some shops make a series of guitars they put together. Japan and places like that, this makes them rare and you might only see the odd one on eBay or something. They wont have serial codes. Stick to the officials if you ask me. Correct me if i'm wrong

Thanks for the replies guys. I think it's going to have to be the Maple, got a nice light feel about it. Super excited now, just have to wait for pay day!

Ive got a Squire Bronco, based on the Fender Mustang. Its served me well for a few years. Ive had a little trouble with the E string but tweeks here and there i've got it sorted. Short scale open things up when it comes to writing music, i'm looking at buying a fender precision but I think I will always use the bronco for writing riffs. Mark.

Hello!! I'm new here so hello to everyone! I'm in a local band and we are starting to get going on the local scene, enjoying it to the max at the moment. We have been approached by a producer from London and things are looking good. Now reality has hit and i'm thinking my Squire Bronco isn't fulfilling my needs, and also looks and sounds a bit amature (even tho I love playing it). I'm thinking a Fender Precision is my next stop. I have seen a sick arctic white precision for a reasonable price. It comes either with a Rosewood fingerboard or a Maple fingerboard, and at the same price it leaves me quite baffled. So my question is, What is the difference in sound between the two fingerboards? Keep in mind I am in an indie band with some strong bass riffs. Mark. [attachment=42969:t_00064757.jpg] [attachment=42970:images.jpg]