BASSES
“Scott, thanks again for the incredible bass! Played it exclusively on my last 278 gigs…”
~ Kenny T.
Scott’s known for founding and designing Birdsong Guitars, which he still manages. “A Birdsong isn’t just one of the best short scales in the world, it’s a fantastic bass that just happens to be smaller, lighter, and easier playing than anything that should sound this big.” Check these out at www.birdsongguitars.com - since 2004.
From his own work bench, he offers small numbers of special guitars and basses, including the SPORT bass - his all-the-way redesign of the small, guitar-scale “pocket bass” AND its fancier scrolled brother, the Style B. These are real, giggable bass guitars with a huge tone; they just happen to be very small. You can see the size comparison pictures to an electric guitar and a full scale J-bass. Crafted in small batches and offered directly and on Scott’s Reverb.com store.
A Birdsong, or one of his latest designs here, with perfect balance and player-designed ergonomics, will make a standard electric bass feel like a ‘72 Buick around your neck. As always, STELLAR customer service from Scott himself and your satisfaction guaranteed! He’s been making big sounding, great playing short scales for over 25 years. Specs are below, and pricing includes quality gig bag and shipping in the continental USA.
Video: The Sparrow (the beginning of this super-short scale journey) (2016)
(More vids coming - including Sports - soon!)
SPORT basses
“A COMPLETE winner—this powerful little bass! Impressive, big sound in a very small body! And so cool to look at!” ~ Renee A., out gigging every weekend with her Sport bass!
”I certainly love mine! Thanks Scott for a bass that exceeded my expectations.” ~ Ed W.
STYLE B basses
SPORT and STYLE B SPECS:
25-1/2” scale
Standard tuning, plays normally
Uses easy to order D’Addario string sets
Soft action and perfect balance
Great travelin’ bass
Bolt-on mahogany neck
Rosewood fretboard
Slab body (like a Tele)
Poplar body is standard on Sport, walnut on Style B
Single passive humbucking full-range soapbar pickup
Chrome Hipshot bridge and Gotoh tuners
CTS pots, Switchcraft jack, star grounding
Sport basses from $1600
Style B basses from $1850
OPTIONS:
Other body woods, woodcraft, and artistic details (inquire)
Matching headstock, black or gold hardware, contour package ($100 ea.)
Flatwound or roundwound strings, left handed (no cost)
Plus FREE signed copy of Scott’s book, “A Craftsman’s Path.”
TO ORDER:
Contact info is wingfeathermusic@yahoo.com, calls to 512.395.5126 (no texts), or message via Facebook. Get in touch, talk options and dreams, and half payment (non-refundable) gets things rolling. Build time is usually a few months, there will be order build pics posted below on this page (coming), and when it’s in final assembly the balance is due. Scott’s set up to send you a PayPal request or take a card over the phone. Once packed and shipped, your satisfaction is guaranteed or your money back!
OR, claim one in process…
CURRENT BODIES AVAILABLE:
(coming soon)
CURRENT BUILDS:
#2402 Sport bass (for client), cherry, with gold hardware and vintage tort control plate
Anticipated completion: June 2024
#2403 Style B bass (available), rustic Texas mesquite, with black hardware
Anticipated completion: July 2024
$ 1950
