Short scale bass pics

[LL1]

Just wondering how many people out there own/play a short scale.
Since this is TGP I thought this pic might be appropriate. Gibson short scaler with original built in Maestro Fuzztone. 1964 EBO-F. I have some full body shots if interested..Solid Mahogany body and neck, rosewood fingerboard and banjo tuners. :RoCkIn

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n66/sshlann/IMG_0076.jpg

[billbass1]

That is a real interesting bass.:dude
I would like to see more pics if ya got em.:)

Oh, I play only short scales myself and have a nice
little collection of 13.

[MattK]

Hey, Bill. How about a pic of that Musicmaster with the Dark Star? That bass is pretty sweet.

[billbass1]

Hi Matt, I don't think I can post attachmnets yet,
but here is a link to the whole process the Fender Musicimaster went thru.
Thanks for asking.
Hope ya all enjoy.............

http://www.vintagebass.com/thedudepit/showthread.php?t=25718&highlight=musicmaster

[mcknigs]

I have an Epiphone EA-260 (early '70s Japanese hollowbody) and a '78 Musicmaster. Someone attacked the Musicmaster with a Philips screwdriver before I got it. It has 4-sided stars all over it. I have no case so it sits in the corner and is the first bass I pick up for a quick demo or to go next door and jam.

Anyone know of a good replacement pickup -- one that would be an improvement and not require routing?

http://scottmcknight.com/MMA.JPG

http://scottmcknight.com/MMF.JPG

http://scottmcknight.com/MMB.JPG

-Scott

[mainsale]

Here's my Guild Starfire. I really like it and have been flirting with the installation of a set of Darkstar's in her. Some day I'll probably get the courage to do that, but she's so pretty now......

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/Mainsale/HollowbodyBasses013.jpg

[mcknigs]

Here's my Guild Starfire. I really like it and have been flirting with the installation of a set of Darkstar's in her. Some day I'll probably get the courage to do that, but she's so pretty now......



Very pretty. :)

[mainsale]

This was my first "good" bass and it is a short scale. I still have it and it's s/n is #937. I bought it in Germany back in the early, mid-60's. I think she is in better shape than I am.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/Mainsale/Guitars203.jpg

[billbass1]

Mainsale,
just love your Beatle bass Hofner.
I kind of regret selling mine.

About your Starfire, place your order for a set of DS I Dark Star pick-ups.
You will definitly not regret the replacement........:dude

[billbass1]

Mcknigs, sorry about your disfigurement on your Musicmaster.
The stock PUP is a Stratacastor guitar PUP.
That's what they used.
If you remove the cover, you will see the six pole pieces.
I had a Seymor Duncan Basslines Quarter Pounder in another Musicmaster
I used to own.
I did not like it though.
I have heard that their Hot Rails PUP is a better choice.
But, that is just what I heard and I have no personall experience.
Neither one of those PUPs require any routeing.
I would highly recomend a single Dark Star pick-up.
Yes, it does require routeing.
But I have to tell ya, out of my entire bass collection,
if I could only keep one, my Dark Star Musicmaster would be the ONE...............:RoCkIn

[MattK]

I have an Epiphone EA-260 (early '70s Japanese hollowbody) and a '78 Musicmaster.
Anyone know of a good replacement pickup -- one that would be an improvement and not require routing?


-Scott


Scott,
I put together a parts strat recently and used a "Lil Killer" strat pickup from GFS. It's a really great-sounding pickup and a bargain for $25. It has plenty of bass tone. I'd bet it would work great in your Musicmaster. Mine is the 10K version. http://store.guitarfetish.com/

[mcknigs]

Scott,
I put together a parts strat recently and used a "Lil Killer" strat pickup from GFS. It's a really great-sounding pickup and a bargain for $25. It has plenty of bass tone. I'd bet it would work great in your Musicmaster. Mine is the 10K version. http://store.guitarfetish.com/

Thanks Mark, maybe I'll check that out. I currently have a pair of GFS NYIIs on a Harmony Rocket, a set of the $15 blowout Strat pups in my parts Strat (they're not GFS pups but purchased from GFS) and am planning on putting a set of their Nashville Filtertron clones in my old Gretsch. So I repsect the GFS stuff. Do you have reason to believe the Lil Killer would be better than the pup that's in my Musicmaster, or assuming so since it has better bass than stock Fender pups in your parts Strat?

-Scott

[MattK]

I'd say it has better bass, plus it's louder and quieter since it's a humbucker. I'll run it through my bass amp this weekend and let you know what I think.

[Loves_LPs]

Wow, it is SO nice to see a discussion of short-scale basses where they are treated as something other than red-headed step-children!

I was on another board where everyone told me, "no bass player who is any good wastes his time with crappy sounding short scale basses." And I am like, "What about McCartney, or Jack Bruce??"

Anyway, thanks, guys!

[Ukko]

Well, this thread is a good excuse to come out of lurk mode. I don't have any short scale basses right now, but I did own a '62 Gibson EB-0F for a few years. The built-in fuzz was the same as LL1's '64, but mine had the black plastic pickup cover.

Traded it for a J. That turned out to be a mistake.

[LL1]

Lots of nice looking short scales around. :AOK
heres a few more shots of the EBO-F . A bit rashy, but nice lookin wood. Serial # small 2 overtop 324146.
Ive contacted Gibson before and they dont seem to know how many were made, just that they were produced in '63-'64
http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n66/sshlann/IMG_0081.jpg


http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n66/sshlann/IMG_0044-1.jpg

[Ukko]

Gibson shipping totals for the EB-0F indicate 35 were shipped in '62, 74 in '63, 64 in '64 and 92 in '65. Your serial number is in a series that was used in '65 (322000-326600). Have you checked the date codes on the pots?

[The Golden Boy]

Wow, it is SO nice to see a discussion of short-scale basses where they are treated as something other than red-headed step-children!

I was on another board where everyone told me, "no bass player who is any good wastes his time with crappy sounding short scale basses." And I am like, "What about McCartney, or Jack Bruce??"

Anyway, thanks, guys!
Well...

I'm currently in possession of 2 short scale basses, my 71 EB-0 and a new-er Dano longhorn RI (I bought it for Junior but he likes Mom's Ibanez :NUTS). I haven't played the EB-0 out since 2001 and the Longhorn was not cutting it (even the drummer mentioned it was "too polite.") I mentioned in the "Busy Bassists" thread I hate Bruce's tone, and for the most part Macca's tone with the Hofner isn't really... good, most of his good Beatles bass tones were done either with the Rick or the Jazz...

The great thing about short scaled basses is that they're so easy and comfortable to play. The only bass that's out of it's case right now is my EB-0, just because it is so easy to play. Tonally- I prefer a rich, full sound- and comparing something like a Mustang to a Jazz is a completely unfair comparison- for what I (and I'd imagine most bass players) look for, the short scale doesn't deliver tonally.

[johneeeveee]

I love this little guy:

http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l38/johneeeveee/Danobass.jpg

With flatwounds it sounds like an upright on some recordings I have done. It's my favorite :)

[jpervin]

'77 Musicmaster bass
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/jpervin/MusicmasterBass/000_1030.jpg

[Dave Klausner]

Wow, it is SO nice to see a discussion of short-scale basses where they are treated as something other than red-headed step-children!

I was on another board where everyone told me, "no bass player who is any good wastes his time with crappy sounding short scale basses." And I am like, "What about McCartney, or Jack Bruce??"

Anyway, thanks, guys!

Bill Wyman is another. There's a great story back when Steinbergers were all the rage about him asking Ned to build him a short scale. With an injection molded instrument, Ned's first thought was there was no way he could profitably retool for that, but then he had an idea. Since they are headless anyway, he band sawed the last 2 frets off the neck, glued the string holder/nut in place, and painted the dots in a different place. Voila - short scale Steinberger!

[mainsale]

Another short scaler.......

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b61/Mainsale/Guitars210.jpg

[The Golden Boy]

Bill Wyman is another.

When I was a kid, a lady I knew had a short scale Travis Bean bass. She said there were only 3 basses like it in existence- and two belonged to Bill Wyman.

I later learned she was exaggerating, I heard there were 5 made.

[LeonardScaper]

'69 EB3

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s232/leonardscaper/IM001060.jpg

[garfight]

this is my newest acquisition - it's a 71 or 72.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v235/ianleague/guitar%20pics/bass/ebo/eboampup.jpg

[Ishouldbeking]

I often wonder if I'd like a short scale... some of them just look so dang cool. For you folks that actively play them, do you notice a huge difference in tone when compared to a long scale? I'm completely used to fender style basses (and my stingray) so I've always assumed I'd notice too much low-end loss, but I'm never sure.

A few weeks ago I saw the Horrors play at the El Rey; the bass player had a black on black (older) mustang, and it was absolutely thunderous. The walls, floor, and chandelier were literally shaking... though I assume that had more to do with the PA system than his short-scale, but still, he made it work.

[garfight]

I often wonder if I'd like a short scale... some of them just look so dang cool. For you folks that actively play them, do you notice a huge difference in tone when compared to a long scale? I'm completely used to fender style basses (and my stingray) so I've always assumed I'd notice too much low-end loss, but I'm never sure.

A few weeks ago I saw the Horrors play at the El Rey; the bass player had a black on black (older) mustang, and it was absolutely thunderous. The walls, floor, and chandelier were literally shaking... though I assume that had more to do with the PA system than his short-scale, but still, he made it work.

i never thought i would like short scales either but my ebo has changed my mind.once you get over the adjustment period of going from long>short it's actually pretty liberating.chords are easier and moving positions is quicker.the intial weirdness and somewhat limited tuning range are the only downsides i've noticed.
just like any thing else you'll have to shop untill you find "the one" but, my ebo has as much low frequency content as any other bass i've had. the low end is tighter sounding (if that makes any sense) but, there's plenty of it.


*edit*
fwiw - here's a song i used the eb-o on :
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=5518563&q=hi

[michael30]

I just bought a Valco-made "pocket" bass which has a super short scale. It's slightly shorter than a strat. I haven't used it with a band yet, or even with an amp (apart from a few minutes at the store) but it feels like a cool instrument. In my experience the punch that you get from a short scale bass is more important in a band context (90% of the time) than the extended low end of a long scale bass.

[The Golden Boy]

I often wonder if I'd like a short scale... some of them just look so dang cool. For you folks that actively play them, do you notice a huge difference in tone when compared to a long scale? I'm completely used to fender style basses (and my stingray) so I've always assumed I'd notice too much low-end loss, but I'm never sure.



i never thought i would like short scales either but my ebo has changed my mind.once you get over the adjustment period of going from long>short it's actually pretty liberating.chords are easier and moving positions is quicker.the intial weirdness and somewhat limited tuning range are the only downsides i've noticed.
just like any thing else you'll have to shop untill you find "the one" but, my ebo has as much low frequency content as any other bass i've had. the low end is tighter sounding (if that makes any sense) but, there's plenty of it.


Just check out a Mustang after you've got a rig set and played a P or J. You realize the lack of depth.

The EB-0 is pulling from a different area than the Mustang- I can't and never will get a "Fender" bass sound. A Mustang will get the "Fender-y" sound, but it won't sound as "big."

I just think of the time I had a competition stripe LPB Mustang on loan, I'd used it extensively at home and in rehearsals and loved it, I played it for half a show, then played my Jazz. I returned the Mustang the following Monday with no regrets.

[Antero]

Well...

I'm currently in possession of 2 short scale basses, my 71 EB-0 and a new-er Dano longhorn RI (I bought it for Junior but he likes Mom's Ibanez :NUTS). I haven't played the EB-0 out since 2001 and the Longhorn was not cutting it (even the drummer mentioned it was "too polite.") I mentioned in the "Busy Bassists" thread I hate Bruce's tone, and for the most part Macca's tone with the Hofner isn't really... good, most of his good Beatles bass tones were done either with the Rick or the Jazz...You must be operating against the nature of the instrument, then - trying to get Jazz Bass sounds out of a short scale is like trying to get an LP to sound like a strat. Roll with it, though, and you can get some incredible sounds: probably the most terrifying bass sound I've ever heard was Queens of the Stone Age, Alain Johannes with an EB2, sounding seriously like a herd of mammoths.

And then there's the Jackson 5 - that's EB0 stuff there.

You can get a lot of punch and thick low end out of a short scale, but not that sort of wider-range bass sound that you hear in most modern rock.

[Ukko]

I often wonder if I'd like a short scale... some of them just look so dang cool. For you folks that actively play them, do you notice a huge difference in tone when compared to a long scale? I'm completely used to fender style basses (and my stingray) so I've always assumed I'd notice too much low-end loss, but I'm never sure.
No matter what you may read, no matter how many times it gets repeated, there's no low-end loss with a short scale.

A longer scale length has a more complex overtone series. By comparison the tone sounds richer. The fundamental and lower overtones are slightly stronger, because the longer the scale length, the louder the signal - but the higher overtones are even more prominent, especially because they're in the range it's easier for our ears to hear.

A shorter scale length will have slightly lower output overall, but without many of the higher overtones, the fundamental and lower harmonics dominate the tone more. So relatively speaking, the shorter scale has more low end, not less. But it's not as rich a tone. Some people call that a lack of depth, but it's not a lack of low end.

Try this: record your favorite 34" scale bass. Now downtune a whole step: your E A D G are now at the second fret - 30.3" from the bridge. Now record the same tune in the same key - same notes, two frets higher. What difference do you hear? Any lack of low end? No? Case closed.

[The Golden Boy]

You must be operating against the nature of the instrument, then - trying to get Jazz Bass sounds out of a short scale is like trying to get an LP to sound like a strat. Roll with it, though, and you can get some incredible sounds: probably the most terrifying bass sound I've ever heard was Queens of the Stone Age, Alain Johannes with an EB2, sounding seriously like a herd of mammoths.

And then there's the Jackson 5 - that's EB0 stuff there.

You can get a lot of punch and thick low end out of a short scale, but not that sort of wider-range bass sound that you hear in most modern rock.

No matter what you may read, no matter how many times it gets repeated, there's no low-end loss with a short scale.

A longer scale length has a more complex overtone series. By comparison the tone sounds richer. The fundamental and lower overtones are slightly stronger, because the longer the scale length, the louder the signal - but the higher overtones are even more prominent, especially because they're in the range it's easier for our ears to hear.

A shorter scale length will have slightly lower output overall, but without many of the higher overtones, the fundamental and lower harmonics dominate the tone more. So relatively speaking, the shorter scale has more low end, not less. But it's not as rich a tone. Some people call that a lack of depth, but it's not a lack of low end.

Try this: record your favorite 34" scale bass. Now downtune a whole step: your E A D G are now at the second fret - 30.3" from the bridge. Now record the same tune in the same key - same notes, two frets higher. What difference do you hear? Any lack of low end? No? Case closed.

I'd pretty much agree with these-

The bass does what it does. Trying to get it to do what it's not meant to do can be an exercise in futility. For YEARS I was convinced a new bridge or a different pickup in a different position would give my EB-0 the sound I wanted to hear. It didn't. The way I've got it now- I really like it- it's just far too far beat to be considered "reliable." And it's ugly as sin.

Going with that "bass does what it does" thing... Not only is the EB-0 short scale, but it's also mahogany- it's it's own tonal characteristic. There's the same vague similarities between my EB-0 and the T-Bird, although the scale length, construction, pickups, bridge and pretty much everything are different. They're still, at their core, mahogany instruments.



Weren't the old Jackson 5 records done with the LA Motown crew? (Jamerson for the later ones?)

[bek]

Squier Musicmaster, their short-lived "Vista" series. Excellent, but I can't make comparative comments since I don't play much bass.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v350/bek1a/Musicmaster.jpg

[Gear Junky]

Here's mine.
Since I just posted this in another thread, I may as well put it up again.
Cheers

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l186/tomneves/FrontRight.jpg

http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l186/tomneves/Top.jpg

[swa]

WOW gear junky,

Is that a Turner?
She's pretty.

[BmoreTele]

I gave in and ordered a short scale Daisy Rock Retro H from the MF blow out.

I read a post about converting an EB0 into a baritone guitar - new bridge, plug the tuner holes and put on 6 new guitar tuners, etc. Run 6 strings tuned B to B.

I'm considering a project like that OR making it into a sorta piccolo bass. If I go the piccolo route, I'm trying to figure out what tuning and what guage strings to use.

I'm thinking about tuning it EADG, but one octave higher than a 34" scale bass, or ADGB in the low baritone range.

Any thoughts of suggestions are welcomed.

[firebird]

gear junky,
I'd also like to know if that's a Turner -- sure looks like it.
What a gorgeous bass ! Very interesting bridge / "tailpiece" set-up.
I've got a feeling that baby sounds fantastic.

[FL Knifemaker]

I picked up this old Vantage on eBay. I had forgotten they were a short scale and I was bidding from my data phone :o Once it arrived I fell in love with it. It's very light, the neck is PURRFECT and it plays like a dream. I just put a Nordie NP4 pup in it last night, now it REEEEALY sounds great. I love the short scale for figuring out songs, it's so easy to play. :AOK

http://www.blackwoodknives.com/trade_folder/vantage3.jpg


http://www.blackwoodknives.com/trade_folder/vantage2.jpg
http://www.blackwoodknives.com/trade_folder/vantage1.jpg

[cwdaniel]

It's no obscure collectible oddity, rather a pretty decent instrument for the $190 I paid for it. A Stagg, made in China. It's my son's starter bass and it really plays well.

The boy tried drums, no way. We traded them for a Squire Strat and a Fender amp, not quite. "Dad, can I try bass"? Well what could I say?

And much to my surprise he's actually showing some promise.
http://zot-art.com/photogallery/staggsmall.jpg

[Rhomco]

Just a plain Telecaster Thinline body with a few mods. A Fender Bronco neck and a Duncan 51 Antiquity pickup. It romps!
Rob
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/rhomco/TeleThinlineBass002-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/rhomco/TeleThinlineBass001-2.jpg

[BeowulfKingsley]

I'd pretty much agree with these-

The bass does what it does. Trying to get it to do what it's not meant to do can be an exercise in futility. For YEARS I was convinced a new bridge or a different pickup in a different position would give my EB-0 the sound I wanted to hear. It didn't. The way I've got it now- I really like it- it's just far too far beat to be considered "reliable." And it's ugly as sin.

Going with that "bass does what it does" thing... Not only is the EB-0 short scale, but it's also mahogany- it's it's own tonal characteristic. There's the same vague similarities between my EB-0 and the T-Bird, although the scale length, construction, pickups, bridge and pretty much everything are different. They're still, at their core, mahogany instruments.



Weren't the old Jackson 5 records done with the LA Motown crew? (Jamerson for the later ones?)

I'm with you guys...even though I'm a long-time (read like, 38 years) Jazz Bass player, I love using short-scale basses, for certian gigs. Right now I have a Jay Turser Beatle Bass knockoff with Pyramid strings that delivers a fantastic 60s vibe (especially with a pick) that works better than any other bass I've got when I need that texture and tone! I've had lots of EBs (actually wish I had one now) and loved 'em. And yes, Jamerson was on most of the Jackson 5's stuff, but Jermaine was rockin' the EB when they played live.

[michael30]

http://demont.net/harmony/myharmonies/Michael/National_Pocket_Bass.jpg

This is as short as it gets. 25" scale. No shortage of low-end oomph.

[KCWM]

I have a little lotus short scale bass I picked up off of Craigslist.

Yes, it IS a lotus...but, aside from the volume difference, it sounds comparable to my Fender MIM P-Bass. Maybe if I upgraded the pickups, I'd get slightly more volume. They sound almost identical through my little peavey microbass 20w amp.

The one thing I do notice, and perhaps it's due to the fact that it's a cheap-o brand, is that the strings feel a bit looser on the Lotus. They rattle a little more too, but it didn't translate to the quick recording I did earlier.

I haven't been able to get used to the smaller neck yet...that's an adjustment that's going to take a bit.

[SGNick]

I've always wanted toget the Cheap B-series Hofner Beatle Bass! I palyed one in montreal and loved it!

Anyone here have a hofner they want to flood us with pics of?

[James]

Beautiful Turner Model 1 Bass, Gear Junky!

Me, I always wanted a Turner Model 1 Baritone...

:RoCkIn

James

[Deaj]

Nice looking bass!

Just a plain Telecaster Thinline body with a few mods. A Fender Bronco neck and a Duncan 51 Antiquity pickup. It romps!
Rob
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/rhomco/TeleThinlineBass002-2.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v217/rhomco/TeleThinlineBass001-2.jpg

[ponticat]

Here's my modified Squier Bronco:

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa161/ponticat/lectrick_01.jpg

Duncan 1/4Pounder P-Bass pick-up mounted Strat-style in a pickguard fabricated from 1/8" hardboard; pickguard sprayed with Dupli-Color silver metallic truck paint; pick-up tilted 25 degrees to normal to line the pole pieces directly under the strings; wired straight to a Switchcraft switch in a Strat jack plate; thumb rest shaped from 5/16" x 1/2" basswood blind mounted to pickguard; Musicmaster bridge drilled for top loading; strung with LaBella flatwounds.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa161/ponticat/lectrick_02.jpg

Finished off with my own logo.

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa161/ponticat/lectrick_03.jpg

Now it's a great sounding little bass!

[Rob Martinez]

Short scale basses ROCK! I play Waterstone Indra basses and love them.

I used to be snobby about them and think they weren't "as good" as a long scale, but they are. DAMN STRAIGHT they are!!!

[DucRyder]

i never thought i would like short scales either but my ebo has changed my mind.once you get over the adjustment period of going from long>short it's actually pretty liberating.chords are easier and moving positions is quicker.the intial weirdness and somewhat limited tuning range are the only downsides i've noticed.
just like any thing else you'll have to shop untill you find "the one" but, my ebo has as much low frequency content as any other bass i've had. the low end is tighter sounding (if that makes any sense) but, there's plenty of it.


*edit*
fwiw - here's a song i used the eb-o on :
http://www.soundclick.com/util/getplayer.m3u?id=5518563&q=hi

I like the sounds on that song! can anyone tell a lowly guitar player like me what the differences in the EB basses are? as far as neck width and if the pick-up positioning makes a difference as I see the 70's EB's have the pick-up mid body instead of against the neck

[The Golden Boy]

I like the sounds on that song! can anyone tell a lowly guitar player like me what the differences in the EB basses are? as far as neck width and if the pick-up positioning makes a difference as I see the 70's EB's have the pick-up mid body instead of against the neck

Here's a page on the EB-0.

http://www.gibsonbass.com/EB0.php

Click on the home link for all the other Gibson Basses!!!

[DucRyder]

Gracias!

[Pilgrim]

I have an Epi EB-0, a Kay KB-2, Univox 335-copy, Rogue VB-100 "Beatle Bass", and Applause AE-40 acoustic/electric - all short scale. My other basses are 34" scale.

Here's a photo of the inventory...Epi and Kay are on the top row, Applause Rogue and Univox on the bottom row.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Wallofbasses212-07.jpg

[DucRyder]

I have an Epi EB-0, a Kay KB-2, Univox 335-copy, Rogue VB-100 "Beatle Bass", and Applause AE-40 acoustic/electric - all short scale. My other basses are 34" scale.

Here's a photo of the inventory...Epi and Kay are on the top row, Applause Rogue and Univox on the bottom row.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/apowell1/Electric%20Basses/Wallofbasses212-07.jpg

I was going to take a ride and check out a real 1965 EB0. I got side tracked and ended up at guitar center, so I figured what the heck and played a few Epi EBO's and a re-issue Gibson EB3. Believe it or not one of the Epi's with a light body and dense neck was the best of the bunch! not as tubby sounding as the rest (must be the cheap wood) even better than the Gibson.... I'm sure you can guess the rest. I'll post a pic after I'm done beating on it through my half stack...

Anyone ever try a guitar pick-up in one of these or is that sacrilege?

[The EH Man]

I remember the joys of the short-scale fondly. I started out with a Global EB3 copy from JC Penney. Later I moved up to a '66 Mosrite Ventures bass that I played in bands for years until I retired it. Still have both of those and I've also got:
60's Dano/Silvertone with the dolphin-nose headstock
60's Guild Jetstar
80's Guild Ashbory (talk about a short short scale!)
80's Kramer Voyager headless
60's EB0
60's Bartell/Hohner fretless hollowbody
and probably 1 or 2 others I can't remember. I'll have to get a group shot of them soon and post it. I didn't realize so many of my basses were short-scale!
I normally play an 80's BC Rich Eagle Supreme but I love to sit down at home and play around on the short-scales.

[smallequestrian]

I'll throw another boutique one in for you guys. This is my month and a half old Rob Allen Mouse.

Definitely no lack of low end here, as it sounds as big as a house...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v710/smallequestrian/Mouse/DSCN1066.jpg

[Jahn]

Here's my old shortscale, a '76 Mustang with a freakin huge mudbucker in there:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/jahn0603/Mustang%20Bass/mustangfront.jpg

And here's what it sounded like: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPC_bVAtPNQ)

And here's what I have now for a shortscale, a 90's Reissue Guild Starfire II Bass:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v449/jahn0603/Starfire%20Bass/SFTr.jpg


And here's what it sounds like - Happy Holidays! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2_e2efqrhE&feature=user)

[CallowHill]

This was a fun bass to make. 33" scale tuned E-C.
http://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q160/callowhill/_MG_5590-EDIT.jpghttp://i135.photobucket.com/albums/q160/callowhill/_MG_5627.jpg

[Thor]

NICE!

I love the buckeye burl!

[Thor]

I'll throw another boutique one in for you guys. This is my month and a half old Rob Allen Mouse.

Definitely no lack of low end here, as it sounds as big as a house...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v710/smallequestrian/Mouse/DSCN1066.jpg

Man, I really dig those! Really amazing how something so small and light can sound so darn huge! Defiantely one of the basses on my short list (though according to my wife, the list is currently closed).

Cheers,

Edward

[KCWM]

This little Lotus isn't the quality of the other basses in here, but it's fun nonetheless.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b116/chumpster/Guitars/Lotus%20Mini%20Bass/P1010126.jpg