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!

GIVE US A CALL TODAY at (773) 525-7773!
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

Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String

Sandberg California TT 4-String Passive Short Scale Matte 3-Tone Sunburst

$2,089.00
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Mustang Bass Sunburst 1976

$3,995.00
Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Mayones Cali 5 Bass Walnut Curly Master Grade/Black Limba Natural

$2,040.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap

$465.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap

$465.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Purple Metallic w/Matching Headcap

$465.00
Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Artist Limited Edition Mike Kerr Jaguar Bass Tiger's Blood Orange

$1,440.00
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String
EKO 995 Natural 1960s Bass Guitars / 4-String

EKO 995 Natural 1960s

$846.00
Reverend Dub King Midnight Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Dub King Midnight Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Dub King Midnight Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Dub King Midnight Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Dub King Midnight Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Dub King Midnight Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Dub King Midnight Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Dub King Midnight Black Bass Guitars / 4-String

Reverend Dub King Midnight Black

$1,199.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Lake Placid Blue w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard

$470.00
Sandberg Florence Mahogany Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Florence Mahogany Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Florence Mahogany Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Florence Mahogany Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Florence Mahogany Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Florence Mahogany Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Florence Mahogany Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Florence Mahogany Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Florence Mahogany Bass Guitars / 4-String

Sandberg Florence Mahogany

$1,695.00
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String

Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst

$350.00
Load More

Related Posts

The Gibson SG | Chicago Music Exchange

The Gibson SG | Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange has long been a destination for Gibson electric guitars. When it comes to new models straight from the Nashville factory, you can find everything from the latest...

Read more
Moog Synthesizers | Mavis

Moog Synthesizers | Mavis

The Moog Mavis is the newest offering from the legendary synthesizer company, offering signature Moog sound in a compact and feature-packed instrument! Perfect for both first-time users and established synthesists,...

Read more
CME Sessions | Baroness

CME Sessions | Baroness

We’re used to seeing live touring acts stop into CME—but, it’s not often that we get our own private concert! No matter what descriptors one might use to describe Baroness’s...

Read more