Short Scale Basses

SHORT SCALE, No problem

It's the year of the Short Scale Bass! The best in Bass builders are all creating a Bass that fits your short scale needs. Basses from Fender, Supro, Gibson and more! Give us a call and find your Short Scale Bass at Chicago Music Exchange. Learn more from Scott,  Mike, and Nathaniel about Short Scale Basses below!

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Fender Player Mustang
Supro Bass Group
Gibson

Nathaniel Murphy has Questions: Short Scale Basses

What do bassists think of short-scales? Do they feel different? Do they sound different? Are they just for kids? Nathaniel Murphy has questions, so we sent him looking for answers. Verified big person Scott and fellow BASSment dweller Mike Larsen give Nathaniel the long and short of it, filling him in on the full-throated world of short-scale bass.

SHOP SHORT SCALE BASSES

Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String

Rob Allen Mouse 30 Natural

$1,795.00
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard

$599.00
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gretsch Electromatic Bass Black

$200.00
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String Natural Satin (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String Natural Satin (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String Natural Satin (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String Natural Satin (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String Natural Satin (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String Natural Satin (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String Natural Satin (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String

Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String Natural Satin (2nd Gen)

$450.00
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Daphne Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String

Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Daphne Blue

$561.00
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Justin Meldal-Johnsen Road Worn Signature Mustang Bass Black 2020

$995.00
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe

$390.00
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe

$400.00
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Lake Placid Blue w/Olympic White Stripe

$390.00
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / Short Scale

Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Black w/Tortoise Pickguard

$602.00
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String

Hofner 1963 Reissue Violin Bass Vintage Aged Sunburst

$3,299.99
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gibson EB-2D Cherry 1966

$2,995.00
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