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

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 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String

Hofner Ignition Series Violin Bass Sunburst

$ 6,161.00
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

$ 87,303.00
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Coral Red

$ 14,961.00
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ Aquatone Blue

$ 14,961.00
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3-Color Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3-Color Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3-Color Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3-Color Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3-Color Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3-Color Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3-Color Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3-Color Sunburst Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Player II Mustang Bass PJ 3-Color Sunburst

$ 14,961.00
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Deluxe Closet Classic Aged Firemist Silver

$ 104,728.00
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Fender Custom Shop Bass VI Journeyman Relic Vintage White

$ 103,848.00
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Squier Mini P-Bass Red 2020

$ 2,113.00
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String
Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue Bass Guitars / 4-String

Sandberg California VS4 Lionel Marley Blue

$ 28,075.00
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender MB-98 Mustang Bass Reissue Vintage White 2013

$ 19,274.00
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Journeyman Relic Aged Lavender

$ 109,129.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI Shell Pink w/Matching Headcap & 3-Ply Parchment Pickguard

$ 8,273.00

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