Sam takes a closer look at some of our favourite short-scale bass guitar for under £400, find out more about any of the guitars featured in this video at PMT Online...
Squier Classic Vibe 60's Mustang Bass: https://bit.ly/3GNjh0y
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass: https://bit.ly/3sbM3Uy
Epiphone EB-0 SG Bass: https://bit.ly/3pUPCLO
Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Bass: https://bit.ly/30veNvS
Hofner Ignition SE Violin Bass: https://bit.ly/3m9eQVZ
Gretsch Electromatic Junior Jet II: https://bit.ly/3dUzxQP
00:00 Best Short Scale Basses Tone Comparison
01:04 What Is A Short Scale Bass Guitar?
02:40 Squier Classic Vibe 60's Mustang Bass - Features & Specifications
04:20 Squier Classic Vibe Mustang Bass - Demo
05:16 Epiphone EB-0 SG Bass - Features & Specification
07:16 Epiphone EB-0 - Demo
08:03 Ibanez GSRM20 Mikro Bass - Features & Specifications
09:50 Ibanez Mikro Bass - Demo
10:42 Hofner Ignition SE Violin Bass - Features & Specifications
12:58 Hofner Violin Bass - Demo
14:08 Gretsch Electromatic Junior Jet II - Features & Specifications
15:45 Gretsch Junior Jet 2 - Demo
16:58 Where To Buy Best Short Scale Bass Guitars
Other gear used in this video...
Blackstar Unity Bass U120 Combo: https://bit.ly/3yEJJ9O
SE Electronics V7X Super-Cardioid Instrument Microphone: https://bit.ly/3IWMyYz
Rode LavGo Lavalier Microphone: https://bit.ly/3sgwpax
In this bass guitar buying guide, we answer the question "what is a short-scale bass?" and review and demo 5 of the best short scale bass guitars from the likes of Fender/Squier, Epiphone, Ibanez, Hofner & Gretsch. As their name implies, short scale bass guitars are smaller and more compact than a traditional bass, with a scale-length of around 30". A lot of bass players prefer the feel of a shortscale bass as they have a slinkier, looser feel to the strings, and the reduced size means that they are also perfect for kids to learn to play on.
A reduced size bass also offers a pretty unique, very punchy tone, favoured by players such as Bill Wyman of The Rolling Stones, Jack Bruce of Cream, and Mike Kerr from Royal Blood. So if you're looking for a Paul McCartney Violin bass (as featured heavily in the recent Disney+ Beatles Get Back documentary) or you love the more lo-fi, indie look of the Fender Mustang Bass, we've picked of 5 of the best small and travel size bass guitars that will still pack an enormous punch in the tone department!
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