32" 5 string > Low B

[Michael Palmer (aircooled69)]

Hi Guys,
 
Has anyone had any experiance with a 5 String 32 inch scale.  Im wondering about how well the Low b would play if you had it setup that way.
 
Thanks
Mike

[Paul Lindemans (palembic)]

Hi Michael,
 
welcome here!
Is 32 a short scale or a medium scale?
If medium: brother Jan has a EVH signature 5 string what is medium.
In case of short scales ...I really dunno!
 
Paul

[Jan Riviere (janriviere)]

Yep Paul is right
 
I have a 32 5 string which sounds great and tight on the B. 32 inch is Alembics medium scale as you can see half way the page on http://www.alembic.com/info/custom_options.html. 
No problem at all.
 
Some pics of the 5 string are available on http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8794.msg103670#msg103670
 
Cheers
Jan

[Michael Delacerda (dela217)]

I also have a 32 inch scale with a low B.  It is a graphite neck bass.  I don't know if that makes a difference with the low B or not.  I find the low B on this bass to be quite nice actually.  It has a low action, so I play it soft.  I think that if someone was used to playing a bass harder, it may be a problem.

[Michael Palmer (aircooled69)]

Thanks for the help Guys.
 
Mike