MuddBass Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 (edited) Hi all, My daughter's progressing really well with recorder, and keeps self-motivated and really focused on practicing. She's always shown an interest in my collection of basses, and recently she's expressed an interest in learning bass. She naturally struggles playing my 34" scale instruments so I am seeing what's available for 'sensible' money, let's say sub £400. There are a lot of short scales on the market, but she does not want a bass the same colour a my dull/dark/brown ones. Ideally she likes pink, but would be happy with similar colours. I've seen the Bronco and the Ibanez Mikro, both of which receive mixed reviews, but I can't see much else out there in colours she might like. White would be ok, as she could choose a flashy looking strap. I've given her the lecture about tone before colour, but... (Rolls eyes) Ya know, at 8 and a half, colours are almost as important. Any links gratefully received. Edited March 31 by MuddBass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Find an old Daisy Rock? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Fender do one at £1 less than your budget. https://www.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/other/limited-edition-paranormal-rascal-bass-hh/0377107556.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59Gwf-Sw-3f8h2VW0e20Kp3kiW_UQ9CwxI-kz44XbA8PijWVR76Th3Fw4aAjfsEALw_wcB Sam x 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Man.about.Tyne Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 https://www.andertons.co.uk/gretsch-g2220-electromatic-junior-jet-bass-ii-short-scale-black-walnut-fingerboard-shell-pink?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces Gretsch in shell pink? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 I have a Butterfly Daisy Rock and it’s fun but the balance is awful. The Gretsch shorty is often heavy. What about 32 scale? Ibanez Mezzo are a bargain used and have nice slim necks. Weights vary but can be found under 7.5lb. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted March 31 Author Share Posted March 31 3 minutes ago, fretmeister said: I have a Butterfly Daisy Rock and it’s fun but the balance is awful. The Gretsch shorty is often heavy. What about 32 scale? Ibanez Mezzo are a bargain used and have nice slim necks. Weights vary but can be found under 7.5lb. 30 scale would be better I feel. I will have a look at the weight of the Gretsch as it ticks lots of boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassApprentice Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Keep your eyes peeled for an older Squier Bronco. Afternoons work with some sandpaper and get a can of pink spray paint. Jobs a good un 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 4 hours ago, MuddBass said: White would be ok, as she could choose a flashy looking strap. Squier CV Mustang. You could add a flashy pickguard too. 4 hours ago, MuddBass said: I've given her the lecture about tone before colour, but... (Rolls eyes) Ya know, at 8 and a half, colours are almost as important. You’ve got to want to pick it up. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 As above White Squier CV Mustang, get a custom made pink scratchplate (earlpilanz from EBay perhaps). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Ashdown Capri..... https://ashdownmusic.com/products/roasted-capri As well as the Bronco, Squier released a Jag in pink that might come up 2nd hand. It's medium scale at 32" though, if that's any good? If purple is an option, there's also this Bronco..... https://www.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/other/limited-edition-squier-sonic-bronco-bass/0373803517.html 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesy Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 Or, if a pastel green is fun enough then the Ibanez Talman is an option..... https://www.andertons.co.uk/ibanez-tmb30-mgr-4-string-bass-guitar-in-mint-green 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted March 31 Share Posted March 31 An older, used Squier Vista Musicmaster would be a perfect match. They don't come up often though, and they're going up in price. They were made in China, whereas the rest of the Vista Series were made in Japan, but they're great. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) The Ibanez GSRM20 and GSRM20B Mikro Bass is an amazing bass. I both got the 4 and 5 string GSRM25 version, and both sounds pretty great from stock, with a pickup upgrade no short of amazing even, and the frets were basically dead on perfectly leveled from stock, and super fun to play. Edited April 1 by Baloney Balderdash 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamIAm Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 minute ago, Baloney Balderdash said: The Ibanez GSRM20 and GSRM20B Mikro Bass is an amazing bass. I both got the 4 and 5 string GSRM25 version, and both sounds pretty great, and the frets were basically dead on perfect leveled from stock, and super fun to play. +1 - I've also one of each and love them. Sadly neither in pink! Sam x 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baloney Balderdash Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 (edited) 6 minutes ago, SamIAm said: +1 - I've also one of each and love them. Sadly neither in pink! Sam x It does come in purple though, which might be passable (note that this is for some reason an old picture, the Mikros now come with proper metal dome knobs): Edited April 1 by Baloney Balderdash 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo85 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 15 hours ago, SamIAm said: Fender do one at £1 less than your budget. https://www.fender.com/en-GB/squier-electric-basses/other/limited-edition-paranormal-rascal-bass-hh/0377107556.html?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwk6SwBhDPARIsAJ59Gwf-Sw-3f8h2VW0e20Kp3kiW_UQ9CwxI-kz44XbA8PijWVR76Th3Fw4aAjfsEALw_wcB Sam x I heard that this, while short scale, is actually big and heavy? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 This is what she wants: Daisy Rock Stardust Elite. Unfortunately, so do I, so she'll have to fight me for it.* *Spoiler - she'll win, no bother. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pea Turgh Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 Squier Sonic Broncos are current, so should be some available to try in ye olde fashioned music shoppe. The white one looks ace. The old Vistas are hard to find and have a 42mm nut width. Guessing preference would be for a 38mm? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeftyJ Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 35 minutes ago, Pea Turgh said: The old Vistas are hard to find and have a 42mm nut width. Guessing preference would be for a 38mm? Good call, I wasn't aware of that but 42mm might indeed be hefty for an 8 year old! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
velvetkevorkian Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, Paolo85 said: I heard that this, while short scale, is actually big and heavy? The bridge position certainly looks like it might negate the ergonomic benefits of a shorter scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 3 hours ago, Bassassin said: This is what she wants: Daisy Rock Stardust Elite. Unfortunately, so do I, so she'll have to fight me for it.* *Spoiler - she'll win, no bother. I think we have a winner from a looks perspective. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 5 hours ago, Baloney Balderdash said: It does come in purple though, which might be passable (note that this is for some reason an old picture, the Mikros now come with proper metal dome knobs): That's the one I had initially focused on as she'd dig the purple. I had seen mixed reviews online so glad to hear positive comments here. Would anyone know appropriate weight? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddBass Posted April 1 Author Share Posted April 1 4 hours ago, Pea Turgh said: Squier Sonic Broncos are current, so should be some available to try in ye olde fashioned music shoppe. The white one looks ace. The old Vistas are hard to find and have a 42mm nut width. Guessing preference would be for a 38mm? I think 38mm would suit hand stretch much better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassassin Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 1 hour ago, ezbass said: I think we have a winner from a looks perspective. To be fair, that's why I want one. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 4 hours ago, LeftyJ said: Good call, I wasn't aware of that but 42mm might indeed be hefty for an 8 year old! I’ve seen a very petite lady playing a full sized p bass and doing it very well; it can be done this was Enid from girl school and also maggie from fuzz box 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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