Short Scale Bass

[RustyAxe]

Originally Posted by philjs

No feathers ruffled here. Wally (the OP) asked for a bass that would suit his "diminutive" daughter...maybe she's a "bass student" but maybe not. I offered my opinion, you unequivocally shot my opinion down, from the hip (which is really interesting given your signature line...a case of "do what I say not what I do"?).

My sig refers to SOUND, maybe you missed that. But you have sure reinforced it. I didn't "shoot you down", I expressed MY opinion, which happened to be contrary to yours.

That's why I bought mine and I realized an additional benefit this morning...I can record my own basslines without having to hire an opinionated bassist

Phil

Nice.

[MrMorabito]

I will suggest the Gretch Junior Jet. With a good setup, it plays great with pretty decent tone. I like it with a set of flat-wounds. I don't own one, but did perform a setup on one last year. You can pick one up new for around $250. In my opinion, it may be your best bang for buck instrument. Plus, it looks pretty cool, so a teenager may dig it.
Another option could be a viola bass from Epiphone or Jay Turser.
Good luck.