re: MB Musicians: Opinion on Short Scale Basses

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Good choice. I got the mint green one and keep it at home as my practice bass.

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My main bass serves as my practice bass. It is with me at practice and in gigs. I just have a main bass and a backup bass. My backup is a 55 reissue single coil Fender Precision MIJ

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don't see a need for the short scale unless you are just really a small person. 

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There are all sorts of reasons. Most hollowbody basses are short scale. If you want that woody, full tone, it's easier to get out of a hollowbody. If you want an extended range bass, like a bass VI or a piccolo bass, then short scale is the way to go as well. It all depends on the sound you want.