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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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

$ 36,719.00
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

$ 70,220.00
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

$ 35,857.00
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

$ 8,174.00
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

$ 8,174.00
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

$ 8,174.00
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

$ 25,311.00
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

$ 14,871.00
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

$ 21,075.00
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

$ 8,262.00
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

$ 29,793.00
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

$ 6,152.00
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