Smaller bodied basses

[Mr. Grill]

Hey all =D

I'm not exactly a wimpy guy (5'8", 180 lbs), but I'm not big and brolic either. I prefer the look of smaller bodied basses. I'm going to be honest and say that aesthetics play a large role in selecting a bass (for me and probably more of you than you'd like to admit), so help me out here!

I've played Thumbs, Cort Curbows, etc. Any other suggestions for smaller bodied basses that I should try out?

[kendokin]

Ive always liked higher end ibanez sound gears.

[Omega Red]

many basses w/ smaller bodies have bad neckdive

[Son of Magni]

many basses w/ smaller bodies have bad neckdive

Yes, stay away. Only buy large cool looking basses ;)

[rh15951]

many basses w/ smaller bodies have bad neckdive

Dependant entirely on shape, body wood, headstock size, weight of tuners etc...

What price range?

[Soulfly666]

Dependant entirely on shape, body wood, headstock size, weight of tuners etc...


Indeed.

With the exception of the MVP, Pedulla comes to mind. They're not as small as the Thumb or Curbow, but they're fairly small and very well balanced.

[EADG]

Body size will affect the tone too amirite

[One Groovin Clown]

I believe schecters have pretty small bodies.

Oh an aesthetics are a huge factor in choosing a bass.

[EADG]

I believe schecters have pretty small bodies.


Uhh not really

[Akira]

If you're a slut.

EDIT: To Coop.

[One Groovin Clown]

I guess I am a slut.

[Akira]

That was the idea. :p

:thumb:

[Sammy_L_D]

Mustang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ChristophTBM]

I have a vintage V940 bass, tiny tiny body, plays like a beast. Bit on the heavy side though due to being bubinga but it looks stunning imo.

[Jake=Suck]

Spectors are pretty small.

[blacklungfever]

Mustang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:thumb:

[HELLonWHEELS]

Tobias's have small bodies, but they aren't light either. Plus they are quite pricey.

[rh15951]

Indeed.

With the exception of the MVP, Pedulla comes to mind. They're not as small as the Thumb or Curbow, but they're fairly small and very well balanced.

Thats why I asked about price range hehe, I have a Rapture and the body is pretty small and the balance is perfect :thumb:

[Soulfly666]

Thats why I asked about price range hehe, I have a Rapture and the body is pretty small and the balance is perfect :thumb:

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back? I've seen some pretty weird price ranges when it comes to those.

[Thor_McDee]

personaly could not care as long as it plays good and songs beautiful

[Brandon_S]

personaly could not care as long as it plays good and songs beautiful

Songs good? weird my bass only does that if I play it.

TS,aim for a Ibanez there great starter basses or the new squier series.

[rh15951]

If you don't mind me asking, how much did it set you back? I've seen some pretty weird price ranges when it comes to those.

It was used when I bought it, I'm not entirely sure how much it cost after customs but the bass (without postage/customs) was like $800.

[Left Shoe]

http://www.sputnikmusic.com/forums/showpost.php?p=14991158&postcount=14202

omg huge lawls

[Soulfly666]

It was used when I bought it, I'm not entirely sure how much it cost after customs but the bass (without postage/customs) was like $800.

WHAT!?!?! Are you serious? That's nuts!






I hate you. :p

[AfroMan]

Yeah, well I've got a Fender Jazz and a Warwick Double Buck but find myself using my Rockbass Corvette when Im onstage. Trying to move about with a bass is so much harder than moving about with just an electric so to keep up with my guitarists I use my lightest bass.

The tone obviously doesnt match my other basses but id rather put on a better show than have a better tone

[edgebass5]

Why hasn't anyone referenced a Steinberg bass (XL1, XL2, Synapse, etc.)? Between those and the Status Streamline I can't think of a bass with a smaller body.

[The_Red_Death]

I second the Pedulla Rapture. Such nice basses. Shame they're so hard to find though, at least around here.

[edgebass5]

I second the Pedulla Rapture. Such nice basses. Shame they're so hard to find though, at least around here.

I'd hardly call a bass that can be purchased at Guitar Center hard to find. If they don't have one in stock just ask them to order one :thumb:

[Sammy_L_D]

I'd hardly call a bass that can be purchased at Guitar Center hard to find. If they don't have one in stock just ask them to order one :thumb:

His MySpace profile says he's from Canada.

We don't have Guitar Center.

[thelowsoundofbass]

Why hasn't anyone referenced a Steinberg bass (XL1, XL2, Synapse, etc.)? Between those and the Status Streamline I can't think of a bass with a smaller body.

It is true, those things are just a neck with pickups on them. I want an original one.

lowsound

[Radiobass81]

Ugh, now I'm wanting a Steinberger again. Thanks Edge.

Other options:
Spector
Schecter (some are small)
Mustang

[edgebass5]

Ugh, now I'm wanting a Steinberger again. Thanks Edge.

My pleasure! :chug:

[Mr. Grill]

I think the Steinberger is TOO small. Meh. Seems hardly comfterble, even up high.

[Radiobass81]

I like them a lot. You don't think about the actual bass too much when playing, you just play. You won't bang anything with the headstock, no neck-dive, no sore shoulders, etc.

[Mr. Grill]

Mm, maybe if I could get my hands on an older graphite necked Spirit... the L series doesn't do it for me aesthetically.

[Radiobass81]

Graphite-neck Spirit? Is there even such a thing?

The Spirit line is composed of all-wood models.

EDIT: Bleh, I'm going to pick one up. I'll ATLEAST use it as the bass to haul around when not at gigs (I don't like taking my 'Ray everywhere).

[Radiobass81]

http://www.musicyo.com/product_specs.asp?pf_id=053

Neat body-style you may like better. Model with Graphite (none-Spirit):

http://www.musicyo.com/product_specs.asp?pf_id=255

[Radiobass81]

My new dream tone: Geddy with a Steinberger

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7nyw_OCxVQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QAYYPeEgto

[Joseph Oberlander]

I'm 5'7", and do just fine. The trick is to get a good strap and wear it high enough until you don't get fatigued. Looks are meaningless if your back is hurting. Also, you don't want a light bass - it'll sound like a toy no matter what you do with it unless it has at least 7-8lbs worth of mass behind it.

As for size and neck issues, I used to have a Carvin(getting a new one to replace it - long story) and it was fantastic. Very small neck radius and spacing. Never felt tired from using it. The BB70 is perfect, IMO - it has a longer "horn" up top so it balances correctly - no neck-dive. But it's not that cheap, either.

[rh15951]

I second the Pedulla Rapture. Such nice basses. Shame they're so hard to find though, at least around here.

Yeah fairly difficult to find in the UK apart from Mansons.

[Lazybassplr56]

Gibson Grabbers have a small, light body.

[Radiobass81]

They aren't any ligher than your average bass. They have a big body, it's just pretty thin, but it'ss still 9lbs, maybe a bit more.

[flameface42]

Steinberg.

[Lazybassplr56]

They aren't any ligher than your average bass. They have a big body, it's just pretty thin, but it'ss still 9lbs, maybe a bit more.

I wasn't serious.

[jaklyons]

Stagg BC300.

[team_racket]

love my mustang.