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

Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Danelectro 3412 Shorthorn Bass 1964

$1,095.00
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard

$1,395.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black

$505.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Maple Neck Walnut w/Black Blocks/Binding & 3-Ply Black

$505.00
Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue Bass Guitars / Short Scale

Sandberg California VS Lionel Short Scale Soft Aged Sonic Blue

$1,849.00
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2007

$1,095.00
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String
Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s Bass Guitars / 4-String

Mosrite Ventures Bass Sunburst 1970s

$2,295.00
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Pelham Blue w/Tortoise Pickguard

$1,450.00
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Silverburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Silverburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Silverburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Silverburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Silverburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Silverburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Silverburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Silverburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale

Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Silverburst

$599.00
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Black Silver Flake Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Black Silver Flake Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Black Silver Flake Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Black Silver Flake Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Black Silver Flake Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Black Silver Flake Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Black Silver Flake Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Black Silver Flake Bass Guitars / Short Scale

Silvertone 1444 Short Scale Bass Black Silver Flake

$599.00
Sandberg Florence 4-String Short-Scale Bass Soft-Aged Tobacco Sunburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg Florence 4-String Short-Scale Bass Soft-Aged Tobacco Sunburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg Florence 4-String Short-Scale Bass Soft-Aged Tobacco Sunburst Bass Guitars / Short Scale

Sandberg Florence 4-String Short-Scale Bass Soft-Aged Tobacco Sunburst

$2,039.00
Sandberg Florence 4-String Short-Scale Bass Soft-Aged British Racing Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg Florence 4-String Short-Scale Bass Soft-Aged British Racing Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Sandberg Florence 4-String Short-Scale Bass Soft-Aged British Racing Green Bass Guitars / Short Scale

Sandberg Florence 4-String Short-Scale Bass Soft-Aged British Racing Green

$2,039.00
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