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Post by JAC on Apr 28, 2017 11:49:01 GMT
I was very close to buying an aerodyne 32" last week, but resisted the temptation. I did order a JAG today though
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Post by JAC on Apr 28, 2017 12:27:11 GMT
The Aerodyne are mostly 34" (long scale) but there is a Japanese non-export 32" (medium scale), one of those is currently for sale in Barcelona (800€). It's quite a rare bass to find.
There are both Fender and Squier Jaguar basses. As far as I know, the Fender version (the one with all the switches) is only available in 34". Squier make both a 34" and a 30" (short scale version).
I own a 34" Squier (a passive model that wasn't available for long, the majority are active).
I just ordered a 30" one, as I only seem to play short scale these days.
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Post by JAC on Apr 28, 2017 15:44:09 GMT
What am I gaining and losing by going short scale? About 4", whether that is a problem depends on who you ask! In reality, the fame of Short Scale basses is that they have less string tension and can sound more "bassy" than their 34" counterparts. However, as with everything in the instrument world, this is sort of a baked in opinion, from the days when there weren't that many short scales to choose from. If the bass is decent, it can be set up to your liking, unless you find the shorter scale uncomfortable for any reason. Being a guitar player, I don't think this would be an issue. Personally, I haven't had an issue with sustain or it sounding too "bassy" (which could be interpreted as mud), and the low string tension is something I like. I have read on various ocasions that a short scale with roundwound strings is far too muddy, and that flatwounds would be impossible. However, the recordings I did for the early Bentonite stuff I seem to remember being on a 30" HB precision with flats (and no EQ). There are quite a few bassists out there that play shorter scales, one of the most famous being Stanley Clarke. Stanley doesn't seem to have any tone or sustain issues either, but on a 15k Alembic, I should blood well hope not!! The 32" scale is regarded (by those who prefer them) as the perfect middle ground between short and long scale, but there is not that much to chose from. I have never played a 32", as far as I can remember, which is one of the reasons I didn't lay down 800€ for the Fender Aerodyne.
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Post by wirakocha on Sept 29, 2017 14:55:19 GMT
Reverend Thundergun is what it comes to my head.
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