Top 5 Short Scale Bass Players

[@f-100subersabre6]

I honestly find short scales so fun to play

[@harrybrooks8514]

I have rather large hands, and I learned on a standard scale when I was 14, and my hands were smaller. Now I wouldn’t give up my SG (think EB). The difference in playability is worth the sonic differences of the shorter scale.

[@poopsock7991]

I love that strat that you’ve turned into a bass, and I want to say that I love your content. I think you’d be a great bass teacher.

[@cirnegro8938]

is actually a "custom instrument" by retrovibe

[@mxdesigns3657]

What about the tele tho😋😋

[@cirnegro8938]

@@mxdesigns3657 same

[@ordinaryperson9472]

​@@cirnegro8938what about the guitar pickup in the bridge?

[@soldier1913]

@@ordinaryperson9472thats called a Telecaster he just made it have bass strings its normally a guitar though

[@yigitcengil2465]

I think Tina Weymouth deserves a shout out here

[@kingstondayton3060]

This is my first time seeing a tele bass I am appalled and also amazed

[@aidensherman6146]

It fucks

[@tfines7991]

I couldnt relate more

[@JustAÑ0řmäļGod]

It’s quite the dilemma

[@harrybrooks8514]

The Telecaster BEHS is a bit like the American Bison; there once were many, now there are few.

[@dumpywhite]

⁠@@harrybrooks8514now all I can see in my head is a giant pile of telecaster headstocks like in that picture of bison skulls

[@Jedzord]

Tina Weymouth should get a shout, surely!

[@Lemons-uc7ny]

The telecaster bass is called the "Retrovibe T30" if anyone is wondering

[@Fidozo15]

Justice for Mark Sandman and his two string, short scale bass

[@luigimss_]

Fun Fact: Paul McCartney did both the bass and drums on Dear Prudence

[@baileyayre4423]

Where's Tina Weymouth man?!?! Surely the next list 🤔

[@Snaily]

Holy shit I NEED that Tele bass

[@asap_usedmeme2345]

I said the same thing

[@user-mj7ng8gt9o]

more please

[@cosmiceggs2385]

Which one was the tele?

[@JustAÑ0řmäļGod]

@@cosmiceggs2385the second clip ( Allen woody)

[@cosmiceggs2385]

@@JustAÑ0řmäļGod thank you!

[@meepchip]

Man that Macca bass line is so simple, yet so perfect 🔥

[@inkdrakula]

Please, play more these Strato-bass and Tele-bass!

[@kingcrimson2168]

Great song choices: Badge and Dear Prudence!

[@mattlinley7298]

You NAILED Stanley Clarke dude

[@jefffree6990]

I never realized that Stanley Clarke's Alembic bass was a short scale. Never saw him use a pick though..

[@harrybrooks8514]

If I’m not mistaken, Alembic still offers a Stanley Clarke model. It’s short scale and way outside of my bluddie grasp ($$$$.00)

[@derekstocker6661]

The Chas and Jack pieces were fabulous, so well done on ALL your demo's and RIP Chas and Jack and Allen.

[@sweatydent8573]

Need to see Phil Lesh in the next one!

[@klabokk]

Strato bass and tele bass Crazy

[@tardisthekidrrss]

Great list. Needs Mike Kerr in the next one 😉

[@oscarshain]

He does

[@arlowolf1690]

Some beautiful basses, and great playing! New Count Day #190 of BEHgging for Necrobutcher's BEHS tone!

[@arlo0011]

I've been playing my short scale Gibson Les Paul bass since I bought it new in 1974. I have never wanted to change.

[@TheMusicianTom]

Colin Moulding (XTC) played a F Mustang (short scale) on a few songs. Top musician.

[@jacqueline1598]

Colin--🔥!

[@frankymcdonald7176]

mike kerr deserves to be on here too

[@harrybrooks8514]

I’ve been following your BEHS posts for about three months now-very interesting, informative, and challenging stuff. I especially like your enunciation of BEHS; my friends and I get a kick out of it. I’m just a month into my 67th birthday and retirement. Your spots are inspiring me to take my BEHS out of storage, and try to get back in touch with my musical side. Due to personal traumas over the last few decades, I let my music slide. Hey, it’s too late to be a bluddie rock star (😁), but there’s much to be said about self enriching ventures, eh? Keep up the good fight for BEHS entertainment, enjoyment, and literacy.

[@The_Bassist46]

Don’t forget Mike Kerr from Royal Blood

[@klmullins65]

Berry Oakley composed the bass lines for "Whipping Post" years before Allen Woody made Hall Annie!

[@mustafahammam2960]

What’s the allman brothers band song name?

[@neillajkiewicz3767]

Whipping post- but I think Berry Oakley played the original studio track with a jazz bass. Nevertheless great pick

[@nicolassantiagocamargopard1520]

Really good song choices🎉

[@SmoothCriminal69]

Amazing as always! Keep up the good behs playing!

[@Thudmunky]

Lovin’ that new chowny 🤘😎🤘🍒

[@thahoustonbassrunnaz4389]

Stanley the man hands down! 🔥🔥🔥

[@tulenich9948]

finally a fitting bass for danny4'4

[@tropicalhank]

Badge.. what a great bass line from Jack Bruce

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Nice Animals line choice.

[@cake_9510]

I need that tele Edit: and the strat. They both look so cool

[@harrybrooks8514]

Unless I’m grossly mistaken, the short-scale bass seemed to be more visible back in the 60s and 70s than in the later decades. What thinkest thou?

[@Johnny-vt4dv]

Robert Levon Been from Black rebel motorcycle club is also a great one, he plays an old Epiphone Rivoli Bass, those things are beautiful

[@RollerPollr]

Behs

[@urielfranciscofloreslozano5149]

You gotta try the Gretsch jet bass Its a short scale, cheap and sounds amazing

[@michaelgalietta5623]

I have one...love it!

[@bitboxtunes4918]

That telecaster bass blew my mind

[@jamesguitar2006]

Nice to see Chas chandlers bass playing on here

[@davidreinhard6037]

How's Tina Weymouth not in the top 5

[@nellyboi3043]

I learned to play on a crappy short scale bass, and loved it, until a jam buddy told me it was time to get rid of the kiddy bass, so I upgraded to a J Bass lol. I think if I get a new bass soon (I’d have to convince the lady), I’d go back to a short scale cause it was really fun

[@oscarsantos2608]

The white Stratocaster bass, where did that come from?

[@alonzosmith6189]

School Days, Stanley Clarke #1

[@Mule4ever123]

Rip Allen Woody. Nice to see him mentioned among the legends as he should be

[@0ut1aw]

It would really suck to have that name though

[@finleywaye]

Anyone know the song he played?

[@Mule4ever123]

@@finleywayeon Allen Woodys part i think it was just a jam (like Woody did alot). It reminded me of Whipping Post or One Way Out though

[@avgriffin]

Love short scale basses as I am a short scale human 😂😂

[@truman.austin]

What kind of bass is that for Allen Woody?

[@phipschi4255]

Retrovibe T30 Telecaster Bass

[@jiffy3263]

@@phipschi4255 How about the strat bass?

[@d3lt452]

​@@jiffy3263made from a squier strat body. Possibly modified bridge and with hot rail pickups. Not 100% sure but it seems like that at first glance

[@heavenlybebenly]

I want to learn bass so bad, but I have a really hard time doing two different things with my hands, and they’re very small. It’s quite discouraging :’)

[@jugglerj0e]

MIKE WATT should be included in an honorable mention!!!

[@godzilla964]

Short scale basses are a great way for guitar players to learn bass.

[@bassman494]

Also, in my book: Stu Hamm (first signature bass) and Neils Kinsella from God is an Astronaut. 👍🏼

[@jprobeck5277]

Need a list of top short scale basses.

[@Thomas.harding]

What was the all man brothers song you played ?

[@ImJustStandingHere]

I never thought i needed a strat bass so bad

[@Mathijs1974]

Bill Wyman!

[@Steve-oh2gr]

Not mentioning Phil Lesh in this was a crime

[@Josh-gv4pt]

I'd love to play short scale but as a 6'1 230 pound man it just looks really off when I try lol

[@cjleongson]

More on you short scale collection please

[@eyeball226]

What was the bass you played Dear Prudence on?

[@JonathanWhoever]

Thinking of getting one. My arthritis is killing me. Damn age.

[@gtrdrumsplayerduarte]

Help! We need a video about those strat and tele basses as soon as possible.

[@bassmage4666]

Mike Kerr and Jesse Keeler

[@thedon1651]

that creme bassline gives me wii vibes

[@user_ninefoureighttwoseventwo]

*B E H S*

[@Manuel-fz1hi]

What is the name of the behs, he used for the Cream bassline?

[@SuSu9Once]

Dear Prudence is my favorite baseline of Paul’s

[@japzproductions]

that tele and strat bass look sick! where to get them?

[@Louiesarge1]

School days !!!!

[@ajhauter5049]

Can you try to replicate P-Nut's bass tone?

[@codymccormick7317]

what’s up with that tele? Is that some kind of conversion? That thing is sweeeet

[@Crodon]

Our favourite bass midget uploaded again!

[@user-rg9sb1ud4e]

What's bass used for Stanley Clarke and from what song is the piece?

[@wockhardtjuice872]

No bill wyman is crazy

[@idiosyncraticmushroom3030]

Lucas from king gizzard should be up there

[@Grubenhaus]

What's the Allman Brother's lick?

[@idarhoftaniska2791]

Beeeeeehs

[@kosmosslegolab4853]

Damn that Tele Bass is so good. What's the model?

[@lglg64]

TELE BASS!?!?!?

[@benthompson9349]

Of all the Beatles basslines you pick one originally played on a longscale bass 😂

[@grishnackh5774]

Now I want a tele bass so bad…

[@SlinkiestTortoise23]

Justin Mendel-Johnson should be on this list!!! He’s the man!!!

[@LandonWills]

what is the hollow you used for the beatles cover?

[@lolmaster69weedsnoopkhalif75]

The Paul mccartney's riff goes hard asf! What's the song name?

[@jaysaulnier6533]

Dear prudence

[@fanb0y540]

Mike Kerr, but I guess he plays a medium scale 32"

[@prisonmike4971]

I love short scales- for me the fender duo sonic is the one to beat..but can anyone give me the name of that white bass at the end? Looks like 12 string styling but for bass..so maybe an 8 string..it also reminds me of the fender VI

[@jimeb2jim256]

Paul Samwell Smith

[@M4RCM0NT31R0]

You forgot Mike Kerr!!!

[@adriannavarro388]

That red bass is sweet!!! I want one!!! Make?? Model??

[@frankielad4049]

Mke kerr of royal blood

[@AnonosaurusRex1]

0:25

[@saultfry501]

I had no clue that Chas was a shortscale player!

[@rain_stuff]

I love that telecaster bass! What brand is it?

[@KirklandSmith]

retrovibe

[@loveudon6972]

What model of shorty are you playing the Chas Chandler tune on?

[@boogie3718]

No Les Claypool? Whaaaa

[@sherlock4791]

Short, (?) scale bass player

[@Supernautiloid]

I love my J bass, but sometimes just the thought of strapping that anchor around my neck makes me wince. So I’ll grab my shorty EB-0 instead and happily thump away. 😊

[@simonbowkett124]

Andy Fraser!!!

[@TheMusicianTom]

Entwistle and Steve Priest played Danelectro Longhorn short scale bass guitars

[@kastle4774]

what bass is that for the paul mccartney clip??

[@bongosock]

How could this list not include Les Claypool? His main Carl Thompson four string is 32"