What is a 3/4 scale bass?

A standard size electric bass is 34″ and short scale is usually 30″. a 3/4 electric bass would (ia ssume) be around 25.5″ which is guitar scale. If your talking about upright basses, a 3/4 scale is the standard size.

What is normal bass scale?

On a modern bass guitar, 30″ (76 cm) or less is considered short scale, standard (also called long) scale is 34″ (86 cm) for a 4-string and 35″ (89 cm) for a B-E-A-D-G 5-string, and extra-long scale basses of 36″ (91 cm) also exist.

What size is a short scale bass?

Over the years, ‘short scale’ has come to mean any bass with a scale length 31″ and under, with the average being 30″ or thereabouts. While it may seem insignificant, subtracting four inches from a bass string’s vibrating length has a profound impact on timbre and feel.

What is the scale length of a 3/4 upright bass?

41-42 inches
An “average” 3/4 size bass has a scale length in the neighborhood of 41-42 inches with an afterlength around seven inches.

What size is a 3/4 double bass?

Does double bass size matter?

Playing double bass can be quite a challenge, and if you are tall and/or have big hands, be thankful. You will find playing 3/4 size basses less of a challenge than us short folks with small hands. Size, in this case, may not matter, unless bragging rights are important to you.

Are short scale basses bad?

A shorter scale length does impact tone though. Whereas a 34” scale gives bass guitars a more focused sound in the mid-range, a shorter scale yields a much deeper and fatter tone. This isn’t a bad thing, as many bassists prefer this more boomy character.

Is a short scale bass worth it?

The first and most obvious reason to use a short-scale bass is its physical size. With their shorter necks, less distance between frets, and more compact general dimensions, short-scale basses are an excellent choice for players with smaller hands.

How much does a 3/4 double bass weigh?

approximately 50lbs
Our 3/4 double bass weight approximately 50lbs, and we don’t have 4/4 size available.

How do you know what size double bass to buy?

A general rule for children is to choose a bass one size smaller than usual violin size for age. A smaller bass will have a shorter string length. So if the child’s hand is small, a smaller size bass would be a better fit. A smaller instrument is MUCH easier to play because of the shorter string length.

Are short scale basses good for beginners?

This, combined with the frets being much closer together, means that short scale basses feel considerably easier to play than their full-length counterparts. These qualities make short scale basses apt for beginners, especially younger players with smaller hands that can’t stretch very far.

Can you play bass guitar with small hands?

The easiest way to play bass if you have small hands is to simply use a short-scale bass. If you can’t invest in a short-scale bass, stretch your fingers out regularly and always warm-up before playing. Using your pinkie finger more often will also make playing bass easier over time.

How big is a 3 / 4 size upright bass?

I’m not sure I know what you mean–“3/4” is a term used a lot in the upright bass world, where most upright basses are called 3/4 or 7/8 and a “4/4” bass is pretty rare. The scale length (the length between the nut and the bridge) of upright basses ranges from around 39 inches to over 42 inches.

How big is a 34 scale electric bass?

In electric bass, Leo Fender started with a 34 scale, and the vast majority of fenders are 34 scale. Fender made a few basses at 30 scale, like the mustang bass, Is that what you mean? The biggest difference, for me, is string tension.

How big is a 3 / 4 scale guitar?

The 3/4 scale (22.2 inches) is great for beginners or players with small hands who might have difficulty managing a full scale. Behind the guitar neck, you’ll find two Ibanez humbuckers that are built for gain.

What’s the correct size for a double bass?

Note also that it’s not uncommon to have some measurements on your bass correspond to one size, and others correspond to another. For instance, your bass may have a 3/4 scale, but an oversized body that measures like a 4/4 bass.