Author Topic: WTT: My SI Long scale for your SI Medium scale (Read 204 times)

mike1762 · « **on:** May 10, 2010, 03:41:55 AM »

I'm coming to terms with the fact that the ergonomics of my Long scale Series I just make it impossible for me to comfortably play (the reach to the first position is just a little bit too much). I'd like to trade it for a Medium scale (Series I only). I prefer the classic look of the Standard point, but I would consider other body shapes (another Long scale that had a long upper horn would probably work as well).

As you can see, it's a beautiful bass (recently refinished) and it has the best/fastest neck of any instrument I've ever played. If I were only 6'2...

77-920 LSB

top: Maple
body: Mahogany
back: Maple
through body neck: Maple and Purpleheart, 34 long scale
fingerboard: Ebony with mother of pearl inlays
peghead veneers: Walnut and Avodire
birthday December 13, 1977
originally made for: Rothschild

Anvil flight case
I'll keep my PS/cable and you keep yours

glocke · « **Reply #1 on:** May 10, 2010, 07:32:41 AM »

Hey Mike

Just curious, how long have you had the bass? Just wondering if you have given yourself enough time to get accliamted to the extra reach.

For my LS SI it was a good six months before I felt I was really comfortable with it.

Also, FWIW, being the owner of a LS SI and MS SII, I rather feel that the difference in reach between the two to first position is fairly insignificant, but thats me.

sonicus · « **Reply #2 on:** May 10, 2010, 09:30:31 AM »

Very Nice Bass !

stoney · « **Reply #3 on:** May 10, 2010, 09:40:15 AM »

Tired of chasing it around the room to hit that first fret?

I had the same problem. Mica suggests wearing it more on your side. Works pretty well but took some adjusting

Good Luck,
stoney

mike1762 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 10, 2010, 09:50:50 AM »

Greg

You may be right... the LS to MS may not make enough difference to be of benefit. I've always played LS basses with no problem, so I guess my issue is with the Standard Point body. But that body just says Alembic to me.

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** May 10, 2010, 09:58:33 AM »

Me too.

2400wattman · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2010, 06:21:10 PM »

Mike, if it's any consolation I have a slight problem with the scale length as well and I am 6'2. Although I should play the bass with the neck pointing to the 1-2 'o-clock position to better facilitate the first position, I ultimately end up positioning the bass to my plucking hand position.

olieoliver · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2010, 08:11:35 PM »

Mike, before you sell you may want to update your profile,
.....If I ever sell one, somebody come kick me in the n&%s....

That might hurt!.

OO

artswork99 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2010, 08:18:21 PM »

I guess a trade doesn't count

olieoliver · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2010, 08:29:09 PM »

OOPS, missed that part. Good thing he wasn't close!

OO

mike1762 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2010, 06:12:00 PM »

Yea... a trade don't count!!!