what other really light basses are there?

[pcake]

i got a hofner icon violin bass (weighs 5 1/2 pounds), and have a hofner contemporary club bass on the way that should weigh just over 6 pounds. these are both short scale, which is a plus since the reason i need a light bass is shoulder issues. i also tried a squier bronco, and bought it after only a few minutes play - thought i'd throw in a better pickup - but though it's light, i didn't like it enough to bother modding it, so i'm returning it.

steinbergers were suggested - any of them you'd particularly recommend?

what other light basses are there that you'd suggest? i'd say 7 pounds is my max. short scale or small body a plus, good tone a must.

[Dantreige]

Fender P Lyte. Three or four inch strap. You'll never know it's there.

[mpdd]

my friend's squier pj is so light that i think it's made out of spray foam

[socknroll1]

With Fenders it's a total crapshoot. Two of the same exact model from the same exact year might have a huge weight difference. Hey, it's wood after all.

So if you want a Fender pick them up in store.

[pcake]

not particularly looking for fender, although i'm okay with them, but all i've seen or read about are over 7 pounds - even the p lyte.

[TapyTap]

Perhaps you might want to speak with Cliff Bordwell: CB Basses - Fine Handcrafted Custom Basses

He participates on a regular basis here at TB.

[Joel Graham]

The Paulownia bodied Jay Turser and even J. Reynolds, J3 (probably come from the same plant) are just amazingly light. I think it's a hole in perception with these. China has used the wood for instruments for eons for its resonance qualities. Brubaker had a bass reviewed by Bass Player years ago with a Paulownia body to glowing reviews. Guitar Mill charges a premium for a body from this wood. So, it can sound very good although the Turser instruments tend to have a weak link in the grade of maple in the neck wood. On the other hand, a used one can be had readily for around $100.00. making a neck upgrade not too bad of an overall outlay.

[darkstorm]

Ibanez sr300;s are very light as would be any others with mahogany body and no top. Same for basswood body basses with no top. faves among those would be esp ltd B series.

[infamusblkdeath]

is there a certain pickup config./style of bass you are looking for?? if you're looking for a p/j style i have to suggest the yamaha rbx-170. very light bass, couldn't be too much heavier than 7lbs. i'll bet those ibanez's are a good alternative as well^^.

[Marton]

Danelectro.

[NickMarinelli]

If you can find one, try an Ibanez "Bean" Bass (MC888DS). Small body, 34" scale, tone for days.



Passive electronics and neck-thru construction.

[bread903]

Carl Thompson, Pete Hilton.
Thin body and neck, so very light.

[danomite64]

Rick Turner, Yamaha Motion B.

[Admpres]

Silvertone (believe it or not)!
Mine feels like I'm playing a feather!
And for 100-200$ (can't remember how much I got it for about 10 years back) they sound AMAZING, and play great.

By now, I've ripped out the frets, and it's got some punk-rock anger smashy type damage on it, but she still plays like a dream.

I'll toss in a picture when I get my file size issue fixed. :P

[ack]

Originally Posted by Marton

Danelectro.

+1.
my '63 RI Longscale (34") weighs about 6 lbs.

Also, Gretsch just re-release the Junior Jet.
Hot pickups, really light, shortscale, affordable.
http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2011/09...or-jet-basses/

[pcake]

thanks! sounds like i have some research to do

[Internet Police]

The Fender Aerodyne is light

[nostatic]

6.1 lbs

[pcake]

aerodyne is my fave - just wrote to fender support for weight.



and this is...?

Originally Posted by nostatic

6.1 lbs

[jmceachern36]

I've got 3 Birdsongs. 2 in the low 6 lb range. 1 is just over 5 lbs.