What is it about Short Scale Basses? Today, we find out why you might want one and why they have their own special something! Cici and Lee explore the pros and cons of short scale basses to help you decide if these basses are for you! | https://tinyurl.com/2h77dk86
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⏰ Timestamps ⏰
» 0:00 Intro Jam!
» 1:00 What We Are Talking About Today!
» 1:41 Smaller Basses for Smaller People?
» 2:19 Slinkier Feel?
» 2:43 The Sire U5
» 3:20 Starting on Regular or Short Scale Basses?
» 4:15 Other Short Scale Basses?
» 5:45 Cici’s Experience With Short Scale Basses
» 6:20 A Bit of History
» 7:43 The Feeling and Sound?
» 9:13 Let’s Hear Them!
» 12:30 Any Cons?
» 15:58 What Do You Think?
» 16:27 Thanks For Watching!
» 16:54 Outro Jam!
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As a guitar player (to some degree) short scale is far more playable for me. The Squier Jaguar Classic Vibe bass is great and really versatile. And there's always a Beatle style bass, like my Epiphone Viola, which to me is a much better version than the similarly priced Hofner. Matt Bissonette can be seen playing the same bass with Ringo's All Star band.
I'd be interested in hearing a comparison between short and long scale basses. Also how about digging up an Ibanez TMB30, which is what I ended up with during covid shortages? My first choice was a Fender Mustang because I have a Mustang guitar, but I was disappointed that the cheaper (and available) Player version only had a pickup switch without any way to blend the two pickups. That was on the much more expensive Performer, which wasn't available. I would have considered a Squier Jaguar short scale but they'd decided they weren't making that anymore. I gave the Ibanez a try and ended up thanking Fender rather than cursing them.
CiCi is the little Queen of Thunder and such a great addition to the team ☮️
A shorter string requires less tension to produce the same note. This means the string will produce fewer/less pronounced overtones. Similar to how the same note played on the E-string will sound warmer and darker compared to when played on the A-string. And I love that about short scales. That and the improved ergonomics of course.
I own two basses, both short scale, both very different one from the other but I absolutely love them both.
By the way, I'm not particularly small (178cm) and have average sized hands. I have tried out 'regular' scale basses (P&J), short scale basses are just more accomodating to play.
The should be even smaller
I love my Sterling Stingray SS-4 – It honestly exceeded my expectations. Pair that with a Fender Rumble 100 and I all set. oNe LovE from NYC
For me, short scale basses are all upsides & no cons. When compared against a similar “regular” scale, I’ve always found I like the sound of the short scale better. Plus the closer fret spacing makes them easier to play for me. Slinkiness, of course, depends entirely on what strings you choose; so you can get what you want in that department. For me, “short” is really regular, and “regular” is long.
I noticed one thing you said about short scale basses being easier on arthritic hands. I think I have some personal experience with that. Last year I decided to buy my first bass guitar in about 40 years. I suspect that there were many reasons for it, but playing that bass got really painful. Rather than just give up, I found a used miKro bass by Ibanez. It has a 28.6 inch scale length, which is shorter than short. I didn't really know anything about short scale basses, but had a little experience with this particular model. I'm not crazy about the color or the style, but at least I can play it!
And yes, it does sound different. Great for the low end, just not quite as good for slap and pop — although maybe I just need to practice more!😎
Comparison/Contrast between several short and long scale length basses — yes, please!
Here s what: they re for people who oughta play guitar if a bass is too big or heavy
Love the Sire U5!
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"I don't have any short scale basses" – mate, you work for Anderton's just grab one from the office…
i definitely want to see that comparison between short and long scales, please guys…
Been a bass player for years but I got a nasty bout of tendonitis in my left arm when rehearsing and playing with an energetic band with a very busy schedule. By the time it gets too bad that you need help the physio takes time to get back on track. A 30" scale Dean Evo XM allowed me to stay in the game and whilst it doesn't have that grand piano thing that a 34" scale bass does, it was fine in the band mix and I should have played one years earlier.
Interesting parallel – I realised at the time that the music store where I lived was opposite a bike shop. At 5' 7" if I'd gone in the bike shop serious about buying a bike they'd have measured me up for the right sized frame and made sure I was comfy on it before I rode off from the shop on my new wheels. Over in the music shop I could have chosen anything off the wall and would have felt I had to grin and bear it if it wasn't comfortable at first.
I'm not saying little folk have to play short scale, but until you get a musculoskeletal issue with an instrument you don't realise just what a work-out you are undertaking when you play it hard and often.
I have a strange specimen: a 32 inch (medium) scale bass! It’s an old Hondo ii professional hd-1015 bass, made by either Matsumoku or Tokai in Japan from around 1979-82. (Mine’s a 1980 year.) Very simple instrument, just a single cream-colored DiMarzio P-bass pickup, and a single volume and tone knob. The bridge is a Gibson-style 3 point design, identical to the SG bass in this video. It’s a very heavy double cutaway body, similar in shape to the 70s Gibson melody makers or the Ibanez Gio guitars like the GAX30. It is very simple looking, with a solid black finish and no pick guard, but I love it for the sound.
I have the Sire U5 and it’s amazing quality! So glad to see CiCi on the channel, she (and Dave) are so positive. Love to watch you both!
Comparison, yes.
I play nothing but short scale basses. Had too much difficulty with my reach w a full scale bass. My current basses are a Fender Mustang PJ, a custom Bite bass and an Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray Bombshell edition. The Stingray is by far my favorite to play.
Tweeeeked 🤣😂
Yall need to interview the dude from Royal Blood. Hes a BEAST on shorties. I would love an autogrph from Cici, keep rockin yall!!!
I am a normal size male and l am not a beginner l bought a short scale bass because it is like my guitar. I have a P bass but I play my Hofner more. As for as tone the Hofner is smoother and warmer than the P bass. Short scale is great.
Loving that outro
I like to see Cici and Lee already having good friendly chemistry on-screen, looks like they've gotten the jitters out and she's starting to feel like a part of the group. I think she's perfect for this channel and I'm excited to see where the bass content goes!
Yes, sure a video doing comparisons. I think you have the EHB1000s in stock (I’ve just bought one and am really enjoying it). It would have been good to show it with the eye candy, as being headless it’s different to the others.
YES we want a comparison of short scale vs long scale! Keep this duo up, we love 'em!!
Just another great review from these two. You guys work sooooooo well together!
More Cici, less Nathan.. excellent!
Amazing outro jam!
PLEASE tell us Nathan isn't gone…? If he was replaced, I would love to know where he is playing next, because I dearly love his playing, wit, wisdom, and winning personality! You are awesome too Lee, and I don't mean to demean Cici in any way, just missing Nathan is all. Cheers!
I love CiCi/ Queenie , very talented!
Whats the standard string set for medium scale 4 string bass?