I have a short-scale Fender Mustang bass, and I hate it. It sounded fine, but the thing won't stay tuned, and I loathe the lack of relief where my arm hits the body. When I saw this, I was shopping for a regular-scale bass, maybe a Sterling bass. The green finish, the humbuckers, the chimera of bass parts stuck together, and I read that even though it is short-scale, it plays more like a regular-size bass. [-1 star] I was super skeptical, so I was already picking out a backup bass in case I didn't vibe with it. I vibed. What I love: The retro aesthetics, the neck scale, the sound of those humbuckers (very 60s/70s Gibson), the green is *chef's kiss*, and pretty much everything else. 4/5 stars What I find questionable is that it has a neck dive problem when seated, and WHY in the world would they set the bridge so far up the body? The original VI bass, which this body shape is based on, had the bridge much further into the body. I don't love that part. For a short-scale bass, it's heavy and roughly the same size as a standard scale. (Get a standard gig bag or case) These are not deal-breakers for me, but if they made a REAL short-scale version, I'd prefer it. If you're looking for a classic Fender sound, this isn't it. But I wasn't, so it's perfect for me. I LOVE the retro Gibson sound. I might very well be in love with this despite its odd flaws. It played well right out of the box, though they always need some intonation.

This has such good tone and plays so well for the price!!! I never liked squire until I saw this green and had to try it out. I've owned quite a few budget basses and a nice one and this is my favorite one for playing worship!! It has low tone and jazzy tone which is amazing. Very recommend!!

What an AMAZING bass right out of the box! These pickups are some of the best I've ever played.....deep thunder with clarity! Has to be one of the best basses for the money for sure! Even though it's considered a "short-scale" bass, it plays big! Kudos to Fender for thinking outside the box and bringing this to the public. The finish and everything about it is excellent! It's a little on the heavy side but totally worth it.

Such a great and WICKED bass that lives up to its name! Truly a TONE MONSTER and a FRANKENSTEIN OF AN AWESOME BASS.

Needed some set up for relief, action and intonation but nothing difficult. Put on a set of D'Addario XL Chromes Flat Wounds and sounds and plays great

outstanding bass and sound ! very well made....the second i started playing, i was ripping thru the scales....the neck is fantastic ! feels and sounds like a high end fender bass. i also have the squire 40th.anniversary gold edition p-bass which is made as well as this rascal, though i find the rascal a little easier to rip thru cause of short scale neck. with these two bass's i have the best of most 60's and 70's sounds that i like. squire did an outstanding job with these two bass's, one made in china and the other in indonesia. the quality is beyond fantastic. you will never want to sell these once you have them.