Squier Bronco and/or other short scales basses

[namfflow]

Sorry if this has been discussed before. I did a search of the forums and came up empty. I am looking for a beginner’s bass and will only be using it home to amuse myself. Well, actually my wife but I will be picking at it also. Realizing my own needs out of a guitar neck which is short scale works best for me and that my wife’s hands would work best with a short scale. Also with shorter strings there is less tension so it won’t hurt my arthritic fingers.

The Squier Bronco bass seems to fit our needs. It is a 30” scale that is inexpensive at 150 bucks. The only other one I’ve seen at this price bracket is a Dean but I have a feeling their lower end are a little too lower end. Anyway I have babbled enough, anyone has experience with the Bronco? Any comments? Any other suggestions? And please, we are set on a short scale bass.

[ModestCargo]

Don't know but I have an old japanese Fender copy from the 70s that is a short scale (my first bass) and it honestly isn't that much easier to play than my long scale. In fact it's no easier to play.

If youre 100% set on one, try to find a nice old Japanese one (or something like that) used, instead of buying the Squier Bronco, which I have a feeling is junk. In fact, buy used period.

[Peaceful]

My Ibanez Gio is a short necked bass, for about $200.

[Hofnerguy]

There is also the Epiphone EB short scale but it is very headstock heavy.

[Peaceful]

The Ibanez is head heavy. Good advice back there re buying used. Better value all around. Find a store/salesperson you can trust and listen hard to what is said and played.

Good luck.