alhbass Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Hello. I'm contemplating drastic surgery on my 2009 US Jazz. Having always considered myself a Precision man, I've been kinda surprised to find myself liking this excellent instrument so much. Been trying to sell / trade it on and off for months now, but the longer I keep it, the less inclined I am to let it go... I modified the last P-bass I had (a 2007 US Standard V) with the addition of a Seymour Duncan bridge Jazz pup, and was very happy with the results. Love the P-bass sound, but having the flexibility of mixing in some J-parp was just fantastic. And I pretty much vowed that from that point I'd always want to have that option on any P-bass I owned... But I never imagined I find myself using a Jazz as my main instrument. So now I'm wondering whether going down the "aerodyne" route of putting a P-bass pickup onto a Jazz body would give me similarly satisfying results. I've never played an Aerodyne. Was wondering whether there might be an Aerodyne-owning BC member in the area (I live in York) who'd be kind enough to let me have a go? Failing that, I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience of these instruments anyway... Cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soloshchenko Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 I'm a Jazz bass man really but I like the Aerodynes. A mate who I shared a practice room with used to have one and it was lovely. Really well put together, looked awesome, big growly sound. Saw him play it for a few gigs and the tone was very big and bassy. Although...if you already have a modded P bass you love (and a Jazz you seem to like) it could be argued this bass would be a bit pointless in your setup? I dunno, it's not like I can talk with the amount of basses I have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 [quote name='alhbass' post='812272' date='Apr 20 2010, 09:50 AM']Hello. I'm contemplating drastic surgery on my 2009 US Jazz. Having always considered myself a Precision man, I've been kinda surprised to find myself liking this excellent instrument so much. Been trying to sell / trade it on and off for months now, but the longer I keep it, the less inclined I am to let it go... I modified the last P-bass I had (a 2007 US Standard V) with the addition of a Seymour Duncan bridge Jazz pup, and was very happy with the results. Love the P-bass sound, but having the flexibility of mixing in some J-parp was just fantastic. And I pretty much vowed that from that point I'd always want to have that option on any P-bass I owned... But I never imagined I find myself using a Jazz as my main instrument. So now I'm wondering whether going down the "aerodyne" route of putting a P-bass pickup onto a Jazz body would give me similarly satisfying results. I've never played an Aerodyne. Was wondering whether there might be an Aerodyne-owning BC member in the area (I live in York) who'd be kind enough to let me have a go? Failing that, I'd be interested to hear from anyone with experience of these instruments anyway... Cheers.[/quote] Hi I have an Aerodyne Jazz that you are welcome to come and try out! I live in Leeds but very close to Junction 46 of M1 north, so easy to get here from York! I also have Precision Lyte that you could try out. Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhbass Posted April 20, 2010 Author Share Posted April 20, 2010 (edited) [quote name='2x18' post='812898' date='Apr 20 2010, 07:13 PM']Hi I have an Aerodyne Jazz that you are welcome to come and try out! I live in Leeds but very close to Junction 46 of M1 north, so easy to get here from York! I also have Precision Lyte that you could try out. Will.[/quote] PM'd Edited April 20, 2010 by alhbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhbass Posted April 20, 2010 Author Share Posted April 20, 2010 [quote name='Soloshchenko' post='812847' date='Apr 20 2010, 06:14 PM']I'm a Jazz bass man really but I like the Aerodynes. A mate who I shared a practice room with used to have one and it was lovely. Really well put together, looked awesome, big growly sound. Saw him play it for a few gigs and the tone was very big and bassy. Although...if you already have a modded P bass you love (and a Jazz you seem to like) it could be argued this bass would be a bit pointless in your setup? I dunno, it's not like I can talk with the amount of basses I have! [/quote] I sold the P-bass V I modified because I wanted to revert to playing a 4 string instrument. Here's a pic (taken by it's subsequent owner - Old Horse Murphy). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I know a guy in Warrington looking to get rid of his Aerodyne for like £360 or thereabouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 Was that the one you had for sale on here 2x18? Natural finish with the jack input moved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhbass Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 [quote name='tayste_2000' post='813576' date='Apr 21 2010, 11:18 AM']I know a guy in Warrington looking to get rid of his Aerodyne for like £360 or thereabouts[/quote] Thanks for letting me know. I'd be interested to see pics/spec... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tayste_2000 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 [quote name='alhbass' post='813677' date='Apr 21 2010, 12:38 PM']Thanks for letting me know. I'd be interested to see pics/spec...[/quote] I'll get the guys number and PM you with it so you can request it all directly. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2x18 Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 [quote name='Gust0o' post='813633' date='Apr 21 2010, 12:01 PM']Was that the one you had for sale on here 2x18? Natural finish with the jack input moved?[/quote] No I have never had one up for sale, it was somebody else selling that one but it was an Aerodyne Precision in natural. Mine is a jazz in C.A.R. with the standard jazz control plate! Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronnus Posted April 22, 2010 Share Posted April 22, 2010 I have one, it's been my main playing bass for the last two years or so. My thoughts... [b]Positives[/b] Looks great - I've yet to find someone who doesn't love the look Makes a good noise - I use the P pup only, with the tone full up Plays well - Action could be lowered, but as I play heavyish rock on it with pick, I'm happy Tuning is as solid as a rock, even being dragged from gig to practice in a cheap ritter gigbag in winter [b]Negatives[/b] No body contours - this is the big killer for most people who love the Aero... if you can't get comfy with it, it'll kill your right wrist in no time Noise - mines hums a bit, but I assume this is just down to grounding/shielding [b]Problems[/b] Connecting wire to jack snapped - easily soldered back on Plastic nut is now worn at A string position, so the string can slip out when giving it the beans All in, i love mine. If you can get on with the lack of contouring it's a fantastic bass. I got mine during the Great Ishibashi Frenzy of 2007 when the Yen was broken, so it only owes me about £350, when they were selling for £620 in local emporia Hope you get a go on one and like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gust0o Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 D'oh! Wonder where I invented that one from then. I remember speaking to someone about one they had for sale. No idea what happened to that one, but my brain has been a little shy this last few weeks - pre-wedding mania! [quote name='2x18' post='813838' date='Apr 21 2010, 03:03 PM']No I have never had one up for sale, it was somebody else selling that one but it was an Aerodyne Precision in natural. Mine is a jazz in C.A.R. with the standard jazz control plate! Will.[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philboyo Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 I love my Aerodyne and would not part with it. The neck is wonderful. The sound is great. Go get one. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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