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

Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Arctic White Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Arctic White Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Arctic White Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Arctic White Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Arctic White Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Arctic White Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Arctic White Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Arctic White Bass Guitars / 4-String

Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Arctic White

£196.00
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Tahitian Coral Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Tahitian Coral Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Tahitian Coral Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Tahitian Coral Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Tahitian Coral Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Tahitian Coral Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Tahitian Coral Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Tahitian Coral Bass Guitars / 4-String

Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Tahitian Coral

£196.00
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String

Squier Sonic Bronco Bass Black

£196.00
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

£380.00
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Dropped Copper Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Dropped Copper Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Dropped Copper Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Dropped Copper Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Dropped Copper Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Dropped Copper Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Dropped Copper Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Dropped Copper Bass Guitars / 4-String

Sterling by Music Man Short Scale StingRay Dropped Copper

£419.00
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Musicmaster Bass Black 1979

£917.00
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

£384.00
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

£384.00
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Vintage Walnut Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Vintage Walnut Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Vintage Walnut Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Vintage Walnut Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Vintage Walnut Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Vintage Walnut Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Vintage Walnut Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Vintage Walnut Bass Guitars / 4-String

Guild Starfire I Bass DC Vintage Walnut

£478.00
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 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

£1,069.00
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green Bass Guitars / 4-String

Sandberg Lionel Short Scale Surf Green

£1,351.00
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural Bass Guitars / 4-String

Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretless Natural

£1,953.00
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