One may also ask, can you Downtune a short scale bass?
You can downtune them if you’re willing to spend time tampering with the truss rod and saddles, and possibly filing down the nut for thicker strings. Detuning them isn’t the problem.
Similarly, can you play slap on a short scale bass? I own 2 shortscale (30in scale ) basses and I’ve found that inn both of them they simply aren’t very responsive to a slap play style, especially the e string just sounds like a dull thud and lacks the clear ringing sounds I’m able to achieve while slapping and popping on a 34in or 32in scale bass.
Also, can you put long scale strings on short scale?
Yes, you can certainly make a set of long scale strings work on a shorter scale length bass but you definitely need to choose your strings wisely.
Do short scale bass need different strings?
Bass strings on a short-scale are under less tension that on a long scale so if you’re used to using say 40-95 on a long scale, you may need to go up a gauge to 45-100 to get the tension back to where you like it.
Does Ernie Ball make short scale bass strings?
You can’t go wrong when you string up with Ernie Ball strings! Ernie Ball Regular Slinky Short Scale Bass Strings are a punchy-sounding option for your short-scale bass.
Is 20 frets enough for bass?
Bass purists state loudly that no electric bass guitar needs more than 20 frets on it – especially since if you play up high on the fretboard, you’re not playing bass notes anymore. Bass modernists will take as many frets as you can throw at them. And yes, they will use them.
Is a short scale bass easier to play?
This, combined with the frets being much closer together, means that short scale basses feel considerably easier to play than their full-length counterparts. These qualities make short scale basses apt for beginners, especially younger players with smaller hands that can’t stretch very far.
What are flatwound bass strings good for?
Flatwound strings have reduced high end, giving them more emphasis on mids and lows. Bassists playing rock, punk, and pop styles often choose roundwounds for their enhanced presence in a busy mix. For reggae, R&B, and jazz, the smoother, warmer sound of flatwounds is often more appropriate.
What are short scale bass strings?
#1 Scale Length
Typically speaking, short scale basses have a string length of 30”, and long scale basses have a string length of 34” inches. To give some perspective, if you are a guitarist interested in playing bass, the scale length of a Fender Start is 25.5”, and the scale length of a Gibson Les Paul is 24.75”.
What is the order of strings on a bass guitar?
The standard tuning for a 4 string bass is E, A, D, G (the same as the four lowest strings on the guitar but one octave lower). The bass strings are tuned in fourths.