Members RoboCop00 Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 I'm a guitar player who wants to buy a bass to learn and play around with (I have to admit, I love bass). Anyways, I have $200-300 to spend here, and was looking for an entry-mid level short-scale bass. The reason for the short scale is that I have small hands and I also like the sound of a trebly, plinky sounding bass (thinking McCartney Rickenbacker here). Anyone have recomendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 for getting a short-scale bass with that sound you'd have to spend more money then that...i think your best option (as far as short scales go) to come close to that sound would be a used Danelectro Longhorn, with some amp distortion, for that trebly grindy sound you want...but check this website out, i think these are your best options for the price:www.rondomusic.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother Mango Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 I'm a guitar player who wants to buy a bass to learn and play around with (I have to admit, I love bass). Anyways, I have $200-300 to spend here, and was looking for an entry-mid level short-scale bass. The reason for the short scale is that I have small hands and I also like the sound of a trebly, plinky sounding bass (thinking McCartney Rickenbacker here). Anyone have recomendations? Wanna buy this shortscale after it's pimped out???I'm finishing the battery compartment today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Wanna buy this shortscale after it's pimped out??? I'm finishing the battery compartment today. looks like a great deal...... what is it? a Yamaha? the guy of King's X uses a similar one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 looks like a great deal... ... what is it? a Yamaha? the guy of King's X uses a similar one Its an Ibanez Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Its an Ibanez the guy of King's X definitly has a Yamaha bass like that...... are you talking about that or Mango's bass? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Super Bass Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Bro Mango's bass is an Ibanez. I don't really know about King's X, not a fan. You're probably thinking about the Yamaha BB's, this doesn't really look anything like those, the only similarity is that its double cut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Poltergeist Posted December 30, 2007 Members Share Posted December 30, 2007 Bro Mango's bass is an Ibanez. I don't really know about King's X, not a fan. You're probably thinking about the Yamaha BB's, this doesn't really look anything like those, the only similarity is that its double cut. no, forget it... i was just saying that Ibanez looks almost exacly like that Yamaha, even the single pickup in the same place and all... but the Yamaha has more of a Les Paul shape... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rob Martinez Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 Get a Waterstone Indra or Indra I. EXCELLENT short scale bass, and won't break the bank! I have mine strung with LaBella Beatle Flatwounds and it sounds DELICIOUS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DevilRaysFan Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 For that price range, the little Hamer SB4 kicks booty As far as the sound you describe, just keep fresh strings on it........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Marko Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Guitars-G2202-Electromatic-Junior-Jet-Bass?sku=514192Gretch short-scale $266.00... Any opinions on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother Mango Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 It was cruel to offer my bass for sale ... I was just being silly. Not many bassists wanna fool around with a whammy bar. My apologies. GEEZ! I don't know what this thing would be worth. But it might not be worth diddly because it's so modified. Any way ... I wonder about your reasons for wanting a shortscale. There are plenty of full-scale basses that have thin necks. My Alembic Epic has a comfortable, thin neck. (I wouldn't be surprised if there's a shortscale bass somewhere that has a chunky Music Man sort of neck). And the sound you're looking for can be found in all sorts of ways--be it via your amp settings, onboard bass EQ, or through modifications of the pick-ups and/or preamp. Bottom line: based on what you describe, it doesn't sound like you need to limit yourself to searching for a shortscale bass. Lots of new bassists ask for advice, but the best answer is: go out and feel & listen to a lot of basses. Get the one that works for you. We can warn you about overpriced or crappy basses. We can help you with the "how-to" of shopping for a bass, and that's about it. Again. From what you described, it doesn't sound like you should restrict yourself to shortscales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tag Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 Find a used japanese Fender Mustang reissue. My wife plays one and it sounds fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Captain Fathead Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 I'm a guitar player who wants to buy a bass to learn and play around with (I have to admit, I love bass). Anyways, I have $200-300 to spend here, and was looking for an entry-mid level short-scale bass. The reason for the short scale is that I have small hands and I also like the sound of a trebly, plinky sounding bass (thinking McCartney Rickenbacker here).Anyone have recomendations? McCartney eh? Try one of these on for size: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-VB100-Series-II-Violin-Bass-?sku=512224 I enjoyed the one I played. FYI: don't restrict yourself to short scale. I'm 5'6 with very small hands, and I play full size with thick, beefy necks. Try a Precision while your at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Brother Mango Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Gretsch-Guitars-G2202-Electromatic-Junior-Jet-Bass?sku=514192Gretch short-scale $266.00... Any opinions on this one? Opinions?It's ugly. Shaped like a cartoon penguin. Might sound good, but go play that thing somewhere behind the drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SB900LE Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 McCartney eh? Try one of these on for size: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Rogue-VB100-Series-II-Violin-Bass-?sku=512224I enjoyed the one I played. ^ Rogue VB-100 (Beatle) bass^ From my experience that's a nice bass for the money, plays decently, good sound and feel, and she has the vibe. Got a Rogue hardshell case for security. I've just put some half-round strings on and like them better than flats on this bass. Have read/heard about quality issues on those, but most reviews are pretty good; Send it back if it isn't right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members T Dunn Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 Hofner Icon violin bass. Short scale, great sound and vibe, sweet looks, and about $350. I want one real bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Saturday Posted December 31, 2007 Members Share Posted December 31, 2007 i will say pay a bit more and find a good one. the gretsch one is very good, i have a friend that plays one in a bass. works pretty well and it looks pretty cool actually. the mustang reissues are great. i will say go to a store and try a bunch. you also have epiphone viola basses. i tried one and i didn't liked it. the neck was weird. i own a univox hi-flyer bass. paid 100 bucks for it. the neck is great. it's in the tech now tough.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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