Doing Things Wrong

X-Long-Scale Basses

Basses built with an extra-long scale length greater than 34 inches.

X-Long-Scale Basses


This is the biggest of the Audiovoxes, weighing in at a full 12 pounds, with a 36" scale. The neck is a Brazilian Cherry (Jatoba) floorboard over maple, with a straight cutout headstock. There are over 100 marker dots. The body is veneered masonite over solid plywood, with Danelectro-style Tolex binding. There are also strap buttons, this instrument can be played vertically or horizontally.


Fret leveling begins with proper installation. First, make sure the fretboard is straight and even. A long radius sanding block is useful. Short ones may only make the problem worse.

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