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The "scale" length of a bass refers to the length of the vibrating string and is measured from the head nut to the bridge. The "normal" scale length for a Bass Guitar is the 34 inches that Leo Fender used on the original Precision Bass in 1951. A short scale bass generally uses the 30.5 inches that Gibson used on the EB-1, which was introduced two years later. Notable short scale basses include the Dan Armstrong lucite-bodied bass, the Hofner 500 "Beatle Bass," and the Gretsch Broadcaster. Fender Musicmaster and Mustang basses use a 30" scale. The vast majority of basses available use a 34" scale length and most of the short scale basses on the market are student models. Exceptions include Rickenbacker 4000 series basses which use a 33.25" scale. Kubicki X Factor basses and early Alembic basses a use medium scale of 32 inches. The scale length of Gibson's long scale versions of the EB series is 34.5 inches, while it's Thunderbird uses the standard 34" scale. Short scale basses present the bassist with compromises dictated by the physics of the instrument. If the scale of the instrument is shorter and the string diameter remains the same, the string will be at a lower tension. The lower tension causes the strings to feel "floppy." The lower string tension also results in a note with a less complex harmonic content. The tone of the instrument will be duller and "thumpy" or "muddy." Increasing the string diameter to increase the tension also results in a "bassier" sound. It is possible to design around the limitations imposed by the shorter scales. Alembic and Kubicki basses are exceptional instruments both in terms of sound and playability. But because short scale basses are not popular very few manufacturers have dones so. A few professional quality instruments are available from custom builders, such as Landing Guitars and James Guitars and specialty manufacturers like Birdsong Guitars.
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What are the different sizes of bass guitars?
The standard full size is called "Long Scale" or "34 in. scale", meaning that the strings measure 34 in from nut to bridge. Medium scale is between 30 and 33 in. Short scale is anything shorter than 30 in. If your fingers aren't long enough to play a long scale bass, try a medium or short scale bass.
Does a short scale bass guitar sound differently than a long scaled one..or is it just the size that makes them different?
Yes, the short scale bass sounds different. It has a light, punchy sound, with less "bottom" than the long scaled one. It's a matter of tone. Play a low E on both guitars and you will hear the difference instantly. I use a short-scale bass for playing live because it's light, fast, and fun to play. But for recording, you really want the long-scaled bass.
What is the length of a long scale bass?
Ranges 889-890mm long.
How do you determine the string length of a bass guitar?
Size is measured in a few different ways. The width of the neck which would have to do with how many strings the bass has 4 being the most common. Also size is measured by how many frets the bass has. The more strings the wider the more frets the longer.
Is a 22 x 18 bass drum long?
a 22 x 18 bass drum is 18" long and has a diameter of 22" so its taller then it is long!
What are the different sizes of bass guitars?
The standard full size is called "Long Scale" or "34 in. scale", meaning that the strings measure 34 in from nut to bridge. Medium scale is between 30 and 33 in. Short scale is anything shorter than 30 in. If your fingers aren't long enough to play a long scale bass, try a medium or short scale bass.
Does a short scale bass guitar sound differently than a long scaled one..or is it just the size that makes them different?
Yes, the short scale bass sounds different. It has a light, punchy sound, with less "bottom" than the long scaled one. It's a matter of tone. Play a low E on both guitars and you will hear the difference instantly. I use a short-scale bass for playing live because it's light, fast, and fun to play. But for recording, you really want the long-scaled bass.
How do you know what scale length your double bass is?
On any bass - acoustic or electric - the scale length is the distance from the nut at the top of the fretboard to the bridge or bridge saddle. The "A" string is usually used to make the measurement. I can't speak for acoustic bass, but bass guitars commonly come in two scale elngths: "short" (30", some manufacturers use 31") and "long" (34"),
What is the length of a long scale bass?
Ranges 889-890mm long.
What is 1 billion x 1 billion?
1 billion short scale = 109 or 1 billion long scale 1012 1 billion x 1 billion = short scale 1018 1 billion x 1 billion = long scale 1024 109 = 1 billion short scale and 1 milliard long scale. 1012 = 1 trillion short scale and 1billion long scale. 1015 = 1 quadrillion short scale and 1 billiard long scale. 1018 = 1 quintillion short scale and 1 trillion long scale. 1024 = 1 quadrillion short scale and 1 septillion long scale.
How many 0's in 5.3 billion?
There are two systems called the short scale (US) and the long scale (UK). The answer for short scale is 8. The answer for long scale is 11.
Does Australia use the short scale or long scale billion?
Australia uses short scale. So one billion is 1.000.000.000
How is 26.1 billion written out into long formation?
26,100,000,000 in the short scale and 26,100,000,000,000 in the long scale.
What number comes after the number 999 trillion?
In the short scale, 999 trillion is 999,000,000,000,000, and the number after that is 999,000,000,000,001. In the long scale, 999 trillion is 999,000,000,000,000,000,000, and the number after that is 999,000,000,000,000,000,001. Adding either one thousand (in the short scale) or one million (in the long scale) gives a quadrillion (1,000,000,000,000,000 - short scale, 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 - long scale).
How do you write 12.4 trillion in numbers?
That depends on what scale your country is using (long of short scale) For the long scale 12.4 trillion would be 12'400'000'000'000'000'000 And for the short scale it would be 12'400'000'000'000 Information about short and long scales can be found on Wikipedia over here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_and_short_scales
What is the difference between a British billion and US billion?
The long and short scales are two different large-number naming systems used throughout the world. Many countries, including most in continental Europe, use the long scale whereas most English-speaking countries use the short scale. The long scale billion is 1,000,000,000,000, while the short scale billion is 1,000,000,000. one billion in the long scale is the same as one trillion in the short scale.
Is Nikki minaj's song called super bass with a short A or super bass with a long A?
It's pronounced 'base' as in the 'bass' from a subwoofer, not 'bass' as in the fish. If you actually listen to the song you can hear her pronounce it as 'base' (Obviously spelt as 'bass', but with the long A sound.)
