scrumpymike Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Baloney Balderdash said: Yamaha needs to put a short scale bass into production. And I think it's a bit odd that they haven't got any current production short scale offerings with how popular short scales have become in recent years, nearly every other big guitar manufacture having at least one option for this in their current lineup. Agreed, especially because we know it will be good, honest value for money when/if it comes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Yep, don`t reinvent the wheel, a short-scale BB bass I`m sure would get a lot of interest. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted October 12, 2023 Author Share Posted October 12, 2023 5 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: Agreed, especially because we know it will be good, honest value for money when/if it comes. 1 minute ago, Lozz196 said: Yep, don`t reinvent the wheel, a short-scale BB bass I`m sure would get a lot of interest. Exactly! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Or a shortscale SBV 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, LeftyJ said: Or a shortscale SBV Not familiar with this bass so just Googled it to fill the knowledge gap. Among the search results was an amusing FS ad on Reverb from Reverty in Tokyo with the following (forrowing?) headline: Yamaha SBV-500 Electric Bass Guitar Red Frying Samurai Bass. So sad to see that the once noble Samurai are reduced to frying for a living nowadays. Very nice basses btw. Edited October 12, 2023 by scrumpymike 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 3 hours ago, Lozz196 said: Yep, don`t reinvent the wheel, a short-scale BB bass I`m sure would get a lot of interest. Back in the day they produced the SB-35. Medium scale bass version of thier SG style guitars. I had one and sold it, my biggest seller's remorse ever. If they did one of these in a short scale I reckon it would be a winner. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adee Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 Heads up JMJ players …. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted October 12, 2023 Share Posted October 12, 2023 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 That’s a good vid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 19 hours ago, tayste_2000 said: Yup, dude is very thorough. Can vouch for both the Bronco and the Squier as punching above their weight, and the JMJ as the best Mustang bass every released. EVER. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msb Posted October 13, 2023 Share Posted October 13, 2023 On 12/10/2023 at 05:34, LeftyJ said: Or a shortscale SBV I have the 34 in reissue , but mostly play short scales. So I would instantly pick up a short scale Samurai. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordygrrl Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 10/10/2023 at 15:25, Fishfacefour said: Any chance of a fretless cat bass? you can order one now. email me [email protected] and i can help you with your order. 3 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishfacefour Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 1 hour ago, nordygrrl said: you can order one now. email me [email protected] and i can help you with your order. If I can sell a couple of things I will drop you a line. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 13 hours ago, nordygrrl said: you can order one now. email me [email protected] and i can help you with your order. Well done for jumping on this topic! I'm considering adding a fretted V2 to my collection and it's good to see someone from Nordstrand reaching out across the pond. We know that you have UK distribution via Bass Direct but, like most distributors, they are just a stock-holding operation rather than a dynamic sales/marketing/promotional organisation. As a prospective customer I need to feel some kind of direct link with the manufacturer. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrienp Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 31 minutes ago, scrumpymike said: Well done for jumping on this topic! I'm considering adding a fretted V2 to my collection and it's good to see someone from Nordstrand reaching out across the pond. We know that you have UK distribution via Bass Direct but, like most distributors, they are just a stock-holding operation rather than a dynamic sales/marketing/promotional organisation. As a prospective customer I need to feel some kind of direct link with the manufacturer. For what it is worth, I got my V1 through Bass Gallery, so there is an alternative source in the UK. Probably not as good as dealing direct with Nordstrand but at least they handle the importation red tape. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) Bit of a rubbish picture but it shows I'm back owning a short scale again 🙂 no going back this time! I got this messed about with Squier CV Mustang in a trade, I can get a really nice recorded sound with the tone rolled off a bit and it plays really well so I'm more than happy, if only it was white 😄 Edited October 21, 2023 by Rumple 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I used my Squier CV Mustang Bass last night at rehearsal, with the tone backed off to about 60/70% it pretty much matches the tone of my JMJ Mustangs. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 25 minutes ago, Rumple said: Bit of a rubbish picture but it shows I'm back owning a short scale again 🙂 no going back this time! I got this messed about with Squier CV Mustang in a trade, I can get a really nice recorded sound with the tone rolled off a bit and it plays really well so I'm more than happy, if only it was white 😄 Looks fabulous in mint green (?). I do like these pastel colours 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted October 21, 2023 Author Share Posted October 21, 2023 15 minutes ago, rwillett said: Looks fabulous in mint green (?). I do like these pastel colours Looks blue to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwillett Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Could be. Almost lost right eye in MTB accident so could be completely wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumple Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 It is green but in some light looks blue ☺️ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meterman Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Rumple said: Bit of a rubbish picture but it shows I'm back owning a short scale again 🙂 no going back this time! I got this messed about with Squier CV Mustang in a trade, I can get a really nice recorded sound with the tone rolled off a bit and it plays really well so I'm more than happy, if only it was white 😄 I looked all over for the green one and they were either all out of stock or on crazy long pre-order, like 20 weeks or whatever. So I bought a white one and I love it (it is a classic 60s looker) but still wish I’d got a green one. Enjoy it! 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I’ve got the white one and given I’ve decided it will be my gigging bass am going to get another. I wouldn’t gig with instruments I couldn’t get on with but these are great. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 I recently bought a Squier Vista Series Musicmaster bass in a deal on here. Actually, more of a steal as the seller wsn't asking much! I've had them before and am very pleased to have one again. Punchy little fella, going to satisfy my Fender flavoured short scale GAS - I was considering buying a JMJ Mustang to see what the fuss is about but, actually, don't think I need to now. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vates Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 Time to share my shorties here. Gibson LP DC Tribute and 1973 Fender Musicmaster Bass 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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