Short Scale 5 string basses

Mattsican · Post by **Mattsican** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 6:43 am

Does anyone know anyone who makes them? Even if theyre ugly as shit? Id like to check one out. maybe use as a "bass" (see what i did there?) for a project

Ankhanu · Post by **Ankhanu** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:37 pm

I can't think of any off the top of my head... and I think you're going to have a hard go of it. B string flubbiness is a problem at 34", and will only be compounded at 30"; a lot of 5 and 6 strings are 35 and 36" scales, even, to compensate.

gaybear · Post by **gaybear** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 2:58 pm

here's a strange one

http://www.conklinguitars.com/custom_7_ ... _bass.html