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mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762

Post Number: 534
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 3:41 am:   Edit Post

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originally made for: Rothschild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
Senior Member
Username: glocke

Post Number: 722
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 7:32 am:   Edit Post

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
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 918
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 9:30 am:   Edit Post

Very Nice Bass !
stoney
Senior Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 478
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 9:40 am:   Edit Post

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
Senior Member
Username: mike1762

Post Number: 535
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 9:50 am:   Edit Post

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
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 920
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 9:58 am:   Edit Post

Me too.
2400wattman
Senior Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 798
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 6:21 pm:   Edit Post

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
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2690
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 8:11 pm:   Edit Post

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
Moderator
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1118
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 8:18 pm:   Edit Post

I guess a trade doesn't count ;)
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2692
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, May 10, 2010 - 8:29 pm:   Edit Post

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

OO
mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762

Post Number: 536
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 - 6:12 pm:   Edit Post

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

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