I’m using a Fender Mustang as my main bass. I like the short scale, it’s easier on my T-Rex arms. I like to tinker with stuff, so I put a better bridge on it, and a thumb rest. I like the old school look of the thumb rest, and it’s actually useful. It’s more comfortable than mashing my thumb into the pickup. I have other basses, but I’m only allowed to post one picture.
I liked the racing stripe on the old Mustang Pawn shop bass, so I got a racing stripe for this one, since a real Pawn Shop bass is a little spendy. I put La Bella flats on it, on the recommendation of another bass cat. Very easy on the fingers and slightly muted. I’m not a loud player anyway. I like this setup, but then again, I don’t know what I don’t know.
My other basses are a Fender Jaguar short scale. I take that one on the road with me. I’m a corporate pilot, and have time to practice in the hotel room. My long scale basses are a Fender P/J and a Peavey Foundation. Once I get more proficient at playing, I’ll get those back out. I may sell, or trade in the P/J bass for a Jazz bass.
