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

Rob Allen Mouse 30 Fretted Natural

$ 45,350.00
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe

$ 8,214.00
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe Bass Guitars / 4-String

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Competition Mustang Bass Capri Orange w/Dakota Red Stripe

$ 8,214.00
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 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

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

$ 8,826.00
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Relic Butterscotch Blonde w/Tortoise Pickguard

$ 81,088.00
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) Bass Guitars / 4-String

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

$ 8,389.00
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

$ 8,826.00
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte Bass Guitars / 4-String

Ibanez EHB1000S Ergonomic Headless Bass Sea Foam Green Matte

$ 19,049.00
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Mint (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Mint (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Mint (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Mint (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Mint (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Mint (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Mint (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Mint (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String

Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Mint (2nd Gen)

$ 10,136.00
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Player Mustang Bass PJ Sherwood Green w/3-Ply Mint Pickguard

$ 14,068.00
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Pelham Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Pelham Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Pelham Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Pelham Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Pelham Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Pelham Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Pelham Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Guild Starfire I Bass DC Pelham Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String

Guild Starfire I Bass DC Pelham Blue

$ 13,107.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2019

$ 6,903.00
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