Chris Horton Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Does anyone know where I can find a cheap small bass for my son ? You used to be able to find them a few years ago. I've done the usual google search etc but not much joy. I can find 3/4 scale basses without a problem but looking for smaller than that Any ideas ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 I have a Westfield Mini-Precision. Interesting beast. Although it is about 24-inch scale it uses regular size pick-up and bridge so the string spacing is the same as a full scale instrument. Currently strung with flats, it sounds really good. Westfield were a Scottish company based in East Kilbride. They went out of business in 2013 however instruments regularly appear on Ebay although I have yet to see another like mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Horton Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 [quote name='obbm' timestamp='1478683785' post='3170825'] I have a Westfield Mini-Precision. Interesting beast. Although it is about 24-inch scale it uses regular size pick-up and bridge so the string spacing is the same as a full scale instrument. Currently strung with flats, it sounds really good. Westfield were a Scottish company based in East Kilbride. They went out of business in 2013 however instruments regularly appear on Ebay although I have yet to see another like mine. [/quote] Thanks for the info I will keep an eye out for them on eBay It looks rather cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) There's the Ibanez Mikro bass. https://www.gak.co.uk/en/ibanez-gsrm20-tr-mikro-bass-trans-red/128550?gclid=CjwKEAiAr4vBBRCG36e415-_l1wSJAAatjJZNPqJUgwhLONiSFz6N2SNAhy-iz97ryoRb7CZdaKLvhoC3Uzw_wcB It's 29ish inch scale though. From the description 'The Ibanez GSRM20-TR MiKro Bass is a great choice for people who are: a) Small b A child c) A small child.' Edited November 9, 2016 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 What about the various bass uses that are for sale, there are solid bodied versions if you don't want the so called "acoustic" bodied versions. There is a shop in Bournemouth that sells all things use, I'll try and find the name and post it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Try Southern Ukelele Store in Bournemouth. They have a solid body Mahola for £289. They are part of a shop called Music is Life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete.young Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Tanglewood Elf EB-18 - they are discontinued but come up on ebay from time to time. 19.75 inch scale length, perfect for small hands. Takes me back, I bought one for my son when he was 7, where did that 14 years go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kodiakblair Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 If you fancy diy search for posts by "kohanmike" on talkbass ,you'll find plenty of ideas. I liked his LP mod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obbm Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fernandes-Nomad-Travel-Bass-/192024744289?hash=item2cb5911161:g:tXYAAOSwXyVYJeOh"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fernandes-Nomad-Travel-Bass-/192024744289?hash=item2cb5911161[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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