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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

Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Shell Pink

Ibanez Talman TMB35 Short Scale Bass Mint Green

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

Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet II Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst

Gibson SG Standard Short Scale Bass Ebony

Squier FSR Affinity Jaguar Bass H Shell Pink Indian Laurel Fingerboard

Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Arctic White Maple Fingerboard

Music Man Sterling Stingray Short Scale Bass Daphne Blue

Ibanez EHB1005SMS Emerald Green Metallic Matte Short Scale Bass

Ibanez Artcore AGB200 Short Scale Bass Natural

Ibanez EHB1000S Pink Gold Metallic Matte Short Scale Bass

Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst

Fender American Performer Mustang Short Scale Bass Sea Foam Green Rosewood Fingerboard

Rickenbacker 4005XC 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Short Scale Bass Amber FireGlo

Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Black Laurel Fingerboard

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 Black

Ibanez EHB1000S Sea Foam Green Matte Short Scale Bass

Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short Scale Bass Black Spot 2023

Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short Scale Bass Root Beer Metallic Spot 2023

Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Trans Wild Cherry

Hagstrom Swede Short Scale Bass White

Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass White

Gretsch G2220B Electromatic Junior Jet II Short Scale Bass Walnut

Squier Paranormal Rascal Short Scale Bass HH Laurel Fingerboard Metallic Black

Jackson JS1X CB Minion Short Scale Bass Pavo Purple

Jackson JS Series Concert Minion JS1X Short Scale Bass Satin Black

Jackson JS1X CB Short Scale Bass Minion Snow White Maple Neck
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