alant Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I've been using a MIM Fender Jazz bass for a few years now through my MarkBass amp etc. I reguarly get comments after gigs regards the "nice sound" from my bass so I am happy with the combination apart from the weight of my bass. However, being the wrong side of 50 (I still think I'm 21 though!) I have struggled recently with a bad shoulder after playing and wonder what the options are for a lighter bass. I really want to stick with a Fender Jazz and wonder if the USA examples are generally lighter - different woods etc. Some feedback from you Fender experts would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=129233"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=129233[/url] Sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacqueslemac Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 What about the Aerodyne? I've not weighed the two of mine to compare, but the Aerodyne has less wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazy_olie Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 [quote name='Jacqueslemac' post='1300026' date='Jul 11 2011, 03:49 PM']What about the Aerodyne? I've not weighed the two of mine to compare, but the Aerodyne has less wood.[/quote] I just got an aerodyne yesertday. Seems to be lighter than other jazz basses. Less wood and it's lighter basswood at that. Wouldn't call it very light though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 I did wonder about an aerodyne myself, probably have to get along to a shop with a decent selection of basses and try a few out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I`ve had 2 Jazzes, a Mex Classic 70s, and a Jap Aerodyne. The Aerodyne was a lot lighter. 2 currently up for grabs: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=142185&hl=aerodyne"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=aerodyne[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=144917&hl=aerodyne"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=aerodyne[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor J Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 You can take a chance on solid bodied basses which are supposedly lighter or if you want a guaranteed lighter bass but you like the feel of the one you have, buy a chambered body and fit your existing parts to it, maybe add a set of Hipshot ultralight tuners too. [url="http://www.warmoth.com/Bass/J-Bass/ChamberedJbass.aspx"]http://www.warmoth.com/Bass/J-Bass/ChamberedJbass.aspx[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted July 12, 2011 Author Share Posted July 12, 2011 Thanks guys for the replies so far. I was wondering if any of the Fender USA Jazz bass options are lighter generally than the Mex ones. Presumably different types of wood make a difference to the weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 [quote name='alant' post='1300659' date='Jul 12 2011, 09:27 AM']Thanks guys for the replies so far. I was wondering if any of the Fender USA Jazz bass options are lighter generally than the Mex ones. Presumably different types of wood make a difference to the weight.[/quote] They are the same kind of weight at about 9 - 9.5 lbs IME. The aerodyne is a P/J hybrid with no Jazz neck pick up AFAIK. Have you thought about a G&L JB-2, they are more like 8 - 8.5 lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted July 13, 2011 Author Share Posted July 13, 2011 Thanks Redsriper I will probably check out the G&L option. Having said that we had a rare rehearsal session last night and didn't suffer any shoulder problems. Next gig is a week on Saturday followed by a few weekends in sucession so will see how I get on then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BasH Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 [url="http://public-peace.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43&Itemid=49"]Maruszczyk[/url] makes a lighter Jazz bass.which can be built to look like a regular one (just mention it, 'cause on their site the look more 'bare'). On their site they only show actives ones, but I'm sure they'll built a passive one as well if you ask them (with any type of pickups, hardware etc.) It is a chambered bass, but sounds exactly the same as their regular Jazz model (with the same strings, pickups and preamp of course). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstriper Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 [quote name='BasH' post='1302850' date='Jul 13 2011, 08:50 PM'][url="http://public-peace.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=43&Itemid=49"]Maruszczyk[/url] makes a lighter Jazz bass.which can be built to look like a regular one (just mention it, 'cause on their site the look more 'bare'). On their site they only show actives ones, but I'm sure they'll built a passive one as well if you ask them (with any type of pickups, hardware etc.) It is a chambered bass, but sounds exactly the same as their regular Jazz model (with the same strings, pickups and preamp of course).[/quote] These look amazing - have you played one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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