The McGrath Short Scale Thumper in Coral is a 30-inch short-scale passive bass with a hand-painted coral finish by Madelyn McGrath, a Honduran mahogany body, roasted flame maple neck and fingerboard, and a custom Lindy Fralin pickup set. It is designed to keep the feel compact while offering a wide range of passive tones through push-pull switching.
Why Players Choose It
30-inch short scale gives a compact, comfortable playing feel.
Hand-painted Coral finish by Madelyn McGrath.
Custom Lindy Fralin pickup set pairs Reverse P voicing with a Thunderbird-cover pickup.
Push-pull controls add a killswitch and series/parallel switching for broader tonal textures.
Key Points
Short-scale 4-string Thumper.
Custom Lindy Fralin pickup set.
Passive controls with two push-pull functions.
Roasted flame maple neck reinforced with carbon fiber rods.
Gator hardcase included.
Player Point of View
This Coral Thumper is a strong fit for players who want a short-scale bass that still feels serious on stage and in the studio. The 30-inch scale, J-style nut width, and passive electronics make it approachable, while the pickup setup keeps the instrument from feeling limited.
Built for the Color
The Coral finish gives this bass a warm, expressive look with plenty of movement in the grain and color. Paired with the tortoise shell pickguard and nickel hardware, it has a colorful custom-shop personality without losing its working-musician function.
Why TCU Recommends This Bass
TCU recommends this bass for players who love short-scale feel but still need a real professional instrument. It brings together compact playability, boutique build details, and switching options that are useful in live and recording settings.
Key Specs
Model: Thumper
Finish: Coral
Body: Honduran Mahogany
Neck: Roasted Flame Maple reinforced with Carbon Fiber rods
Fingerboard: Roasted Flame Maple, 12 inch radius
Scale Length: 30 inch Shortscale
Nut Width: 1.5 inch J-Style
Frets: Medium Jumbo Stainless Steel
Bridge: Badass II Highmass, Nickel
Tuners: Badass Lightweights, Nickel
Pickups: Custom Lindy Fralin set, Reverse P 10% overwind / Custom Reverse P in Thunderbird cover
Build / Lead Time: Standard custom build time is 3 months, with a 14-week lead time for premium pickups
Bottom Line
A short-scale Thumper with hand-painted Coral finish, custom Lindy Fralin pickups, and practical passive controls for players who want comfort and character.
