Short Scale Basses
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![Epiphone SG Bass E1 Cherry](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/201130364603025f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Epiphone SG Bass E1 Cherry
![Ibanez TMB30 Talman Black](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/151218291665002f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Ibanez TMB30 Talman Black
![Ibanez Talman TMB30 Ivory](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/160209293898008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Ibanez Talman TMB30 Ivory
![Hofner Ignition Violin Bass Sunburst](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/210507369065025f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Hofner Ignition Violin Bass Sunburst
![Epiphone Viola Short Scale Bass Vintage Sunburst](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/130/04042010374818.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Epiphone Viola Short Scale Bass Vintage Sunburst
![Gibson SG Standard Short Scale Bass Heritage Cherry](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/190319340868008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Gibson SG Standard Short Scale Bass Heritage Cherry
![Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang Short Scale Bass Sea Foam Green Indian Laurel Fingerboard](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/190603344445008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang Short Scale Bass Sea Foam Green Indian Laurel Fingerboard
![Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short Scale Bass Weathered Black](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/220923394193008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short Scale Bass Weathered Black
![Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang Short Scale Bass Olympic White Indian Laurel Fingerboard](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/190603344444008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Mustang Short Scale Bass Olympic White Indian Laurel Fingerboard
![Ibanez Talman TMB35 Short Scale Bass Mint Green](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/160/191223353058008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Ibanez Talman TMB35 Short Scale Bass Mint Green
![Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Shell Pink](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/220113379506008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Shell Pink
![Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Imperial Stain](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/220113379504008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Imperial Stain
![Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Bristol Fog](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/220113379505008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Gretsch G2220 Electromatic Junior Jet Short Scale Bass II Bristol Fog
![Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet II Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/190830347877008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet II Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst
![Gibson SG Standard Short Scale Bass Ebony](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/190319340867008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Gibson SG Standard Short Scale Bass Ebony
![Fender American Performer Mustang Short Scale Bass 3 Colour Sunburst](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/181120335099008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Fender American Performer Mustang Short Scale Bass 3 Colour Sunburst
![Epiphone Newport Bass Cherry](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/220803390415008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Epiphone Newport Bass Cherry
![Burns Short Scale Jazz Six Bass Baby Blue](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/160/200630359820025f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Burns Short Scale Jazz Six Bass Baby Blue
![Ibanez EHB1005SMS Emerald Green Metallic Matte Short Scale Bass](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/201102363661025f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Ibanez EHB1005SMS Emerald Green Metallic Matte Short Scale Bass
![Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Arctic White Maple Fingerboard](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230126399460008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Arctic White Maple Fingerboard
![Hagstrom Swede Short Scale Bass Black](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/180928333101008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Hagstrom Swede Short Scale Bass Black
![Ibanez Artcore AGB200 Short Scale Bass Natural](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/160/181218336251008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Ibanez Artcore AGB200 Short Scale Bass Natural
![Epiphone Newport Bass California Coral](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/220803390416008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Epiphone Newport Bass California Coral
![Ibanez EHB1000S Pink Gold Metallic Matte Short Scale Bass](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/201102363659025f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Ibanez EHB1000S Pink Gold Metallic Matte Short Scale Bass
![Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/190306340283008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Tobacco Sunburst
![Squier Paranormal Rascal Short Scale Bass HH Laurel Fingerboard Sherwood Green](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230209400534008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Squier Paranormal Rascal Short Scale Bass HH Laurel Fingerboard Sherwood Green
![Rickenbacker 4005XC 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Short Scale Bass Amber FireGlo](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/210125366336025f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Rickenbacker 4005XC 90th Anniversary Limited Edition Short Scale Bass Amber FireGlo
![Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Black Laurel Fingerboard](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230126399458008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Black Laurel Fingerboard
![Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Tahitian Coral Maple Fingerboard](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230126399459008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Squier Sonic Bronco Short Scale Bass Tahitian Coral Maple Fingerboard
![Ibanez EHB1000S Sea Foam Green Matte Short Scale Bass](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/201102363660025f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Ibanez EHB1000S Sea Foam Green Matte Short Scale Bass
![Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Black](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/180928333100008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Black
![Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short Scale Bass Black Spot 2023](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/180118321203008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Ibanez GSRM20 miKro Short Scale Bass Black Spot 2023
![Fender Justin Meldal Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Short Scale Bass Daphne Blue](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/160/170703312072008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Fender Justin Meldal Johnsen Road Worn Mustang Short Scale Bass Daphne Blue
![Cort Action Junior Short Scale Bass Open Pore Walnut](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/160/200911361980025f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Cort Action Junior Short Scale Bass Open Pore Walnut
![Fender Vintera II 60s Bass VI Rosewood Fingerboard Lake Placid Blue](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230705407518008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Fender Vintera II 60s Bass VI Rosewood Fingerboard Lake Placid Blue
![Fender Vintera II 60s Bass VI Rosewood Fingerboard Fiesta Red](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/170/230705407519008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Fender Vintera II 60s Bass VI Rosewood Fingerboard Fiesta Red
![Gretsch G2220B Electromatic Junior Jet II Short Scale Bass Walnut](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/140/171213319514008.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Gretsch G2220B Electromatic Junior Jet II Short Scale Bass Walnut
![Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Short Scale Bass Black Rosewood Fingerboard](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/160/200107353585008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Short Scale Bass Black Rosewood Fingerboard
![Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass White](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/190903348192008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass White
![Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Trans Wild Cherry](https://images.guitarguitar.co.uk/cdn/large/150/180928333103008f.jpg?h=190&w=120&mode=crop&bg=ffffff&quality=70&anchor=bottomcenter)
Hagstrom Viking Short Scale Bass Trans Wild Cherry
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