Northstar Littlestar NL6PBL Short Scale Bass Guitar – Thru Blue

A more manageable way into bass guitar

The Northstar Littlestar NL6PBL is a compact, Precision-style bass built for players who would benefit from a shorter instrument. Its 760mm scale is considerably shorter than a conventional long-scale bass, reducing the distance between frets and the overall reach required from the player. The offset poplar body keeps the instrument recognisably bass-like while the Thru Blue finish gives it a distinctive modern appearance. For younger players, smaller hands or anyone who finds a full-size bass awkward, the NL6PBL is a practical model to compare with the rest of our bass guitars.

Simple specification with the right priorities

The manufacturer lists a poplar body, maple neck with caramel stain and a Techwood fingerboard. The 760mm scale is the most important practical specification because it changes the physical reach of the instrument rather than simply adding another feature to the list. Electronics are straightforward, with a single-coil soap-bar pickup, while chrome die-cast machine heads complete the listed hardware. Northstar describes the NL6PBL as Precision-style, although its own specification table identifies the body shape more generally as offset. Either way, this is fundamentally a compact electric bass intended to make the instrument less cumbersome. That makes it especially relevant when looking through beginner guitars for a first bass rather than assuming every new player needs a standard long-scale model.

Who should consider the NL6PBL?

This bass is best suited to younger beginners, players with a shorter reach and anyone who deliberately prefers a short-scale instrument. More experienced players may also appreciate the compact dimensions, but the shorter scale is a meaningful change in feel and should be chosen for that reason rather than treated as a direct substitute for every full-size bass. Zebra Music is a family-run UK guitar shop established in 1983, and guitars are checked before sale or dispatch. If you are unsure about bass size or whether a short scale is appropriate, you can compare our wider range of guitars or speak to us for straightforward advice before ordering.