Short Scale Basses
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Epiphone SG Bass E1 Cherry
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Black
Ibanez Talman TMB30 Ivory
Hofner Ignition Violin Bass Sunburst
Epiphone Viola Short Scale Bass Vintage Sunburst
Gibson SG Standard Short Scale Bass Heritage Cherry
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang Short Scale Bass Sea Foam Green Indian Laurel Fingerboard
Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short Scale Bass Weathered Black
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang Short Scale Bass Olympic White Indian Laurel Fingerboard
Ibanez Talman TMB35 Short Scale Bass Mint Green
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Shell Pink
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Imperial Stain
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Bristol Fog
Fender Player Mustang Short Scale Bass PJ Aged Natural Pau Ferro Fingerboard
Gibson SG Standard Short Scale Bass Ebony
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet II Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst
Burns Short Scale Jazz Six Bass Baby Blue
Ibanez EHB1005SMS Emerald Green Metallic Matte Short Scale Bass
Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Arctic White Maple Fingerboard
Epiphone Newport Bass California Coral
Hagstrom Swede Short Scale Bass Black
Ibanez Artcore AGB200 Short Scale Bass Natural
Ibanez EHB1000S Pink Gold Metallic Matte Short Scale Bass
Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst
Squier Paranormal Rascal Short Scale Bass HH Laurel Fingerboard Sherwood Green
Rickenbacker 4005XC 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Short Scale Bass Amber FireGlo
Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Black Laurel Fingerboard
Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Tahitian Coral Maple Fingerboard
Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short Scale Bass Black Spot 2023
Ibanez EHB1000S Sea Foam Green Matte Short Scale Bass
Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Black
Cort Action Junior Short Scale Bass Open Pore Walnut
Fender Vintera II 60s Bass VI Rosewood Fingerboard Lake Placid Blue
Fender Vintera II 60s Bass VI Rosewood Fingerboard Fiesta Red
Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Trans Wild Cherry
Hagstrom Swede Short Scale Bass White
Gretsch G2220B Electromatic Junior Jet II Short Scale Bass Walnut
Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass White
Squier Paranormal Rascal Short Scale Bass HH Laurel Fingerboard Metallic Black
Jackson JS1X CB Minion Short Scale Bass Pavo Purple
About Short Scale Basses
Unsung heroes of the bass guitar world, short scale bass guitars are enjoying a revival in recent years. Often paired with flat-wound strings, they don’t have as much low-end as their companion: the full scale bass guitar. Instead, they have a mid-range thump that cuts through the mix and gives any arrangement a real vintage vibe.
It would be remiss not to mention Paul McCartney, whose short-scale Hofner bass defined the sixties bass sound for so many. But he’s not the only one who favoured these instruments; Jack Bruce, Bill Wyman and Tina Weymouth all rocked these diminutive basses.
Short scale bass guitars are also popular now because of how comfortable they are to play. Children, beginners, and guitarists who just need a bass for recording all find them easier to handle than the traditional long scale bass guitar. Some of our best short scale bass guitars available include models from Squier and Music Man.
What Makes a Short Scale Bass Guitar Different?
- Thumpy vintage tone
- Short scale bass guitars are perfect for beginners
- Favourite for indie and pop music
- Comfortable to play due to their reduced scale length