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georgie_boy
Advanced Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 204
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Monday, March 26, 2007 - 6:48 am:   Edit Post

This is probably crazy, but just a curious question.
I am only 5Ft 6" tall and have a 34" Series 1. There is no point in denying that she is huge!
Would anyone consider swaping for a short scale Series??

Mine is a 1976 Series 1 with upgrade--
See my profile for pics

G
keavin
Senior Member
Username: keavin

Post Number: 1092
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, March 26, 2007 - 6:54 am:   Edit Post

tkotmk42
Junior
Username: tkotmk42

Post Number: 42
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, March 26, 2007 - 6:59 am:   Edit Post

Man, I was thinking of similar swap :p
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 1118
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - 3:52 am:   Edit Post

Never thought I'd live to see this day George.

graeme
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 784
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2007 - 5:40 am:   Edit Post

George - This sounds familiar! I had the same problem back in the 70's. I bought a new Alembic back then, and just could not get used to the size of the body. I too am only 5'6" and that body size was way too much for me. After playing it for about 6 months, I swapped it for a small standard, and I have never regretted it. You may be better off selling the large one after you acquire a short scale.

Michael Delacerda
georgie_boy
Advanced Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 206
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 5:26 am:   Edit Post

Well, firstly Graeme,--the bass is truly brilliant, but-huge!!
Secondly, thanks Keavin for adding the pic.
Lastly, thanks Michael for understanding how us little guys feel.
I'm going to take her out on Saturday with me and see how she feels again. Sound wise, i know she'll be perfect, even through my crap gear.
I had this syndrome before, about 2 years ago because I only ever played her at home (too scared to get her damaged). Once I got out there and got used to her again, the size thing never seemed like an issue at all (YES, YES, YES now gentlemen!) and she just felt SO normal.
Will keep you all posted about the outcome
Sorry if I've waisted anyone's time, but--well, A guy must get it right!
Infact, I'm just going to plug her in now and see what happens.

G
glocke
Intermediate Member
Username: glocke

Post Number: 173
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 1:03 pm:   Edit Post

Im about 5'10", and when I first got my series I, I too was wary of the size, I was sooo used to playing jazz basses. I honestly never thought Id get used to the size, and I also thought Id never get used to playing in the first position, everything just seemed so BIG...I took me a good six months at least of constant playing and practicing to grow into that bass...Keep playing it, and dont be afraid to take it out...
malthumb
Advanced Member
Username: malthumb

Post Number: 400
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, March 31, 2007 - 3:17 pm:   Edit Post

Georgie Boy,

I'm 5'7" and my main player is a 5 string 34" scale Series II. The large 5 string headstock makes my bass a little larger than yours. I strap it up high and often swing the body off the side of my right hip. This puts the lower frets right where I need them.

Peace,

James

jags
Intermediate Member
Username: jags

Post Number: 123
Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 4:52 am:   Edit Post

nice basses my man,sweet
keavin
Senior Member
Username: keavin

Post Number: 1107
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2007 - 6:04 am:   Edit Post

Sup james long time!
georgie_boy
Advanced Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 207
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 7:00 am:   Edit Post

Thanks James.
I strap mine at the same height as you now and do the swing off the hip thing. Works just fine!
She's not for sale or swap now!!

Thanks again
George
malthumb
Senior Member
Username: malthumb

Post Number: 403
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post

Georgie Boy, Glad I could help.

Keavin, I've been around. Doin' more listenin' than talkin'.

Peace,

James
bigbadbill
Advanced Member
Username: bigbadbill

Post Number: 291
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Tuesday, April 10, 2007 - 5:14 am:   Edit Post

Man, I wish I could do that. The higher I strap my basses, the worse my back problems get. I tried that with my Alembic once and I could barely move for days after.

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