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

Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Ibanez AFB200-IV Ivory 2013

$ 7,923.00
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI CME Exclusive Purple Metallic 2022

$ 8,715.00
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gibson SG Standard Bass Cherry 2019

$ 22,799.00
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Fender Mustang Bass Vintage White 2007

$ 17,517.00
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gretsch G2220 Junior Jet Bass II Imperial Stain 2022

$ 3,874.00
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Squier Affinity Bronco Bass Red 2018

$ 2,641.00
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Taylor GS Mini-e Koa Bass Natural 2022

$ 13,204.00
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String
Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969 Bass Guitars / 4-String

Gibson EB-0 Stripped Natural 1969

$ 19,278.00
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995 Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Fender Japan Bass VI Sunburst 1995

$ 43,925.00
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Heavy Relic Super Aged Appliance Green

$ 119,714.00
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

$ 57,041.00
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More
Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde Bass Guitars / 5-String or More

Fender Custom Shop 1962 Bass VI Ash Journeyman Relic Aged Natural Blonde

$ 110,560.00
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