So, what IS the longest electric bass out there?

[Denis]

The length of the NR BaCHbirds had me thinking that while looking for cases. Mine measures around 51" long, far longer than my other basse.
So I'm curious, what's the longest electric bass anyone here owns?

[Highlander]

Uwe's Explorer would have to be up there, or maybe a long-scale V...

[Dave W]

I think Aussie Mark had a 39" scale (not an upright) a few years back.

[Aussie Mark]

I think Aussie Mark had a 39" scale (not an upright) a few years back.

http://deayton.com/guitars/scroll.html

[Hornisse]

I know the old RD basses were pretty long.  And didn't Gretsch make the "John Holmes" model bass?

[Highlander]

Robert... my RD wouldn't "measure up" to that "scroll"... 

[Hornisse]

Here is the John Holmes bass!

[Denis]

http://deayton.com/guitars/scroll.html

Haha, I forgot about the scroll bass!

[rahock]

It's not about how long your instrument is.........it's all about how you use it
Rick

[nofi]

brian ritchie has a 41 inch scale wish contra bass....

[Pilgrim]

That Ampeg needs to come with the optional Sky Hook to hold up the neck while playing!

[Highlander]

Al... you just can't get Sky-Hook's for love-nor-money these days...

[Pilgrim]

Maybe that's why I seem to be inclining toward short-scale basses...

[Highlander]

You tend to incline more with a long scale, especially towards the neck... 

[Pilgrim]

Cue Groucho mode:

"The older I get, the more I incline.  Say, if you incline any more we're going to have to call the undertaker!"