Short Scale Suggestions

jps · Post by **jps** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:59 am

I was just going to mention that!

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:02 am

Don't worry JPS, everyone already knows you're a sharp cat. Me on the other hand hahaha...

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:08 am

Barry try getting your hands on a JS2 then. They're on eBay all the time. Just get one that hasn't been totally mucked with.

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 9:55 am

I've had 2 Kubicki Ex-factor basses. One of the best sounding and playing basses available.

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:05 am

There is a JS II on ebay . It has EMGs . A couple of Darkstars would fix it . Need more $$$. Dont know about the Kubikis . What ever bass I end up with must be " old school tone " capable .

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:57 am

That 1975 one has been gutted - you'll need a new wiring harness as well as pickups if you want it to be "old school" capable, as you say. It's grossly overpriced considering the mods.

Check gbase.com

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:03 am

Rumbush. Found one on gbase . Nice cherry , d'armond pickups I think . Approx 1973 . $999.00 . Danes FG 3000 is in the lead . What a great decision I have to make

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:04 am

Oh yeah....Thanks for the info on being gutted . I did not know it was over priced .

rumbush · Post by **rumbush** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 5:14 am

This is the best kind of dilemma.

I think I saw that one - that's the one with the switched-out tuners, correct? I'd try and get the guy down a couple hundred semoleans. For a grand, that thing should be completely original with OHSC.

Good luck!! Please post some pics when you get your new bass

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Thu Nov 09, 2006 7:16 am

Yes . That's it . Switched tuners and carved initials in the back of the headstock . Found 2 Gretsch Broadkasters $1199 and $1229 . Good reviews on those at Harmony Central.

ilan · Post by **ilan** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 8:32 pm

I love my '78 Fender Musicmaster and use it a lot. But it ain't a Ric.

Speaking of Rics, wouldn't the simplest solution be to detune your 4003 by 1½ steps and capo at the 3rd fret? You'd probably need heavier gauge strings to keep string tension.

zoomduck · Post by **zoomduck** » Fri Nov 10, 2006 10:47 pm

Interesting concept....disoriented I am.

pflash4001 · Post by **pflash4001** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 9:44 am

"Disoriented I am???" Has he been kidnapped by Yoda?

jps · Post by **jps** » Sat Nov 11, 2006 10:22 am

Captured he was, yes, by Yoda!

gothbin · Post by **gothbin** » Sun Nov 12, 2006 1:28 am

A cheap and fun alternative is an Epiphone Flying V bass. I own one, it's 30.5 inch scale, has good intonation and tone. A light player, and surely an eyecatcher......