Acoustic bass scale length

[Ajoten]

Having a muse on getting another ABG. Would prefer a 5er but my recollection of a previous 4er was that due to the relative position of bridge to lower bout, the neck effectively gets pushed out a couple of inches... When not looking at fretboard kept finding self playing 2 frets higher than normal when sat down. Did have a short scale ABG even longer ago that I don't recall having this issue.

 

Any similar experiences? Does such a thing exist as a short scale 5 string ABG?

[Ajoten]

[tauzero]

Thomann have a couple of 32"/812mm scale 5-string acoustic basses, so they do exist.

[three]

Gillett, unfortunately long-since folded and disappeared, built 5s. They come-up for sale rarely but worth a look. Incredible design and world-class execution - I’m surprised that they weren’t more popular. There’s some detail here:

 

https://www.gillettguitars.co.uk/bass-guitars/c/3/

[MJJS]

If you can use a 34” and would consider a semi, the Sire GB5 might be worth a look and they’re currently on sale under £400.

 

Bridge is set well back on them.