I’m not an expert on bass guitar, I’m just…. user 🙂
I don’t feel up to expertly discussing the differences between “shortscale” (30”) and full-size (34”) guitars.
On the other hand, I would like to outline a few words about my feelings, which of course are different from other feelings 🙂
My first bass was the Ibanez Talman TMB30BK – simplicity, versatility, affordable price as well as quality guaranteed by the manufacturer.
After two years of use and, above all, satisfaction with the equipment, I decided to look for something else with a much deeper sound. That’s when I also started testing (let’s call it) full-size and 5-string basses. The conclusion was that the next one must be shortscale. Why – comfort and, above all, adaptation to the game. I’m not sure if the force of habit influenced the fact that the shorter neck became the favorite.
The choice fell on the Vintage VS4, which suited me even more. I matched a few presets that provided alternatives such as strengthening the blues character or the atmosphere characteristic of cold wave.
As the saying goes – third time`s a charm 🙂 My current shortscale is a 2012 Gibson SG Bass Faded Worn Ebony. The configuration of this particular guitar has been quite significantly changed by the previous owner:
- neck pickup – DiMarzio model One
- bridge – Hipshot SuperTone
- custom Italian pickguard – whose steel imitation color is really very original
The guitar is a “racing” model. At first glance very similar to the VS4, but… A narrower neck, less weight,
a different string match, all this defines the differences and translates into the quality of music.
Every time I bought a bass guitar, I said that this was my final choice, well…. 🙂
Nevertheless, I have stopped looking for the next one and I think it will stay that way 🙂
At this point, I would like to express my gratitude to all buddies who became sponsors of Gibson
THANK YOU SO MUCH !!