Uwe's Shortie T-Bird

[TBird1958]

Just a quickie shot for everyone, Uwe's kleine Donnervogel arrived today. I love the smell of a new Gibson!
Here's a size comparison to a '76. I'm out of town for a long weekend trip with the band so I'll post a proper review upon my return ( the new bass isn't making the trip!).   

[Dr Eagle]

das ist ein stattlicher wenig Donner Vogel

JAWOL!

[Dave W]

Aw, it's so cute! Will the other Birds accept it with that pickguard?

Nice tile work there.

[uwe]

It doesn't look exactly tiny in comparison to a real Bird, I'm a bit surprised. Body and headstock size give the illusion of a bass larger than it is.

[Highlander]

Size matters...?

Pup positions noted...

[PhilT]

So which is the short one?     

[TBird1958]

So which is the short one?    

Not sure you want to say that on this forum!  

[uwe]

So which is the short one?    

The right one sans chrome is the Unter-Bird.

[PhilT]

I think we need to see them laying flat, side by side, with a measuring stick. 

[Pilgrim]

I think we need to see them laying flat, side by side, with a measuring stick.  

Is that your measuring stick, or are you just happy to see me?

[Dave W]

Remember not all of the scale length is in the neck. In a 20-fret neck, about 30% of the scale length is between the end of the neck and the bridge. The short scale neck will be only about 2 1/2" shorter and the bridge about 1" closer to the neck. That's assuming a 3 1/2" scale length difference.

Of course a 2 1/2" extension can make a big difference. 

[TBird1958]

"Of course a 2 1/2" extension can make a big difference." 

It would for me 

[uwe]

Actively or passively?

[Dave W]

There are battery powered extensions? I didn't know that!

[TBird1958]

Actively or passively?

I'm quite versitile that way 


Shall I send my riding crop to you along with the bass?