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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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.

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Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Ebony 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Ebony 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Ebony 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Ebony 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Ebony 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Ebony 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Ebony 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Ebony 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Epiphone Jack Casady Signature Bass Ebony 2019

$ 11,433.00
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gibson USA SG Standard Bass Olive Drab w/Tortoise Pickguard

$ 30,762.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Olive Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Olive Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Olive Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Olive Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Olive Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Olive Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Olive Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Olive Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Olive

$ 7,827.00
Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String

Reverend Sentinel Bass High Tide Blue

$ 13,209.00
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Taylor GS Mini-e Bass Natural 2019

$ 9,674.00
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Hofner 500/1 Sunburst 1966

$ 50,039.00
Eastwood Pocket Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Eastwood Pocket Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Eastwood Pocket Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Eastwood Pocket Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Eastwood Pocket Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Eastwood Pocket Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Eastwood Pocket Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String
Eastwood Pocket Bass Black Bass Guitars / 4-String

Eastwood Pocket Bass Black

$ 12,541.00
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale
Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black Bass Guitars / Short Scale

Hofner Limited Edition H500/2-RLC-O 1965 Reissue Club Bass Vintage Relic Black

$ 68,595.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Antigua

$ 7,915.00
Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Purple Sparkle Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Purple Sparkle Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Purple Sparkle Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Purple Sparkle Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Purple Sparkle Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Purple Sparkle Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Purple Sparkle Bass Guitars / 4-String
Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Purple Sparkle Bass Guitars / 4-String

Reverend Linh Le Signature Lil Linhbacker Purple Sparkle

$ 20,315.00
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Super Aged Space Dust Black w/Anodized Gold Pickguard

$ 87,239.00
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Deluxe Classic Classic Faded Sweet Pea Green LEFTY

$ 83,721.00
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