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

Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Player Mustang Bass CME Exclusive Black 2018

$ 12,148.00
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

$ 8,827.00
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Tobacco Sunburst (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Tobacco Sunburst (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Tobacco Sunburst (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Tobacco Sunburst (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Tobacco Sunburst (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Tobacco Sunburst (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Tobacco Sunburst (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sire Marcus Miller U5 Alder 4-String LEFTY Tobacco Sunburst (2nd Gen) Bass Guitars / 4-String

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

$ 10,225.00
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

$ 31,286.00
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

$ 8,128.00
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String
Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo Bass Guitars / 4-String

Rickenbacker 90th Anniversary 4005XC Amber FireGlo

$ 66,837.00
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String

Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink

$ 3,496.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2020

$ 6,904.00
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink Bass Guitars / 4-String

Squier Bronco Bass Shell Pink

$ 3,496.00
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

$ 81,099.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Sunburst 2021

$ 6,904.00
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

$ 8,914.00
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