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70's P Bass Question

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by peasandpotatoes, Nov 26, 2005.

  1. Nov 26, 2005 #1
    peasandpotatoes

    peasandpotatoes

    Feb 7, 2005
    Orlando, FL
    What was the (average) weight of a 1977 P Bass?
     
  2. Nov 26, 2005 #2
    lookjojoisplaid

    lookjojoisplaid Guest

    Oct 17, 2005
    San Diego
    12-14 pounds
    Dont complain its an awsome bass.
    If you having problems join a gym
     
  3. Nov 26, 2005 #3
    bikeplate

    bikeplate Supporting Member

    Jun 7, 2001
    Upstate NY
    HI

    Most I've come across are on the heavy side. How heavy depends on the particular piece. Try it out first

    Rob
     
  4. Nov 26, 2005 #4
    Franklin229

    Franklin229

    Jul 25, 2004
    Northeast USA
    gotta say ditto!!
     
  5. Nov 26, 2005 #5
    tonynoriega

    tonynoriega Supporting Member

    Jun 26, 2004
    Tampa, Florida
    I've got a Precision '77 ash body/maple neck that weighs in at 13 pounds! The sound is very tight and focused on this bass, and I bought a 4" wide strap to help distribute the weight - still gets burdensome at the end of the night.
     
  6. Nov 26, 2005 #6
    Funkateer

    Funkateer Guest

    Jul 5, 2002
    Los Gatos, CA
    Thank you. You just cured my GAS for a P-bass :)
     
  7. Nov 26, 2005 #7
    peasandpotatoes

    peasandpotatoes

    Feb 7, 2005
    Orlando, FL
    hmmm. i have no doubt that its an awesome bass, just in my stage presence i do bass flips and things like that. my current bass (yamaha rbx774) is only 8.5 lbs. so do u think it will be that large of a difference?
     
  8. Nov 26, 2005 #8
    UtBDan

    UtBDan

    Oct 29, 2004
    Connecticut
    I'd say so, that's about the difference of weight between a hollowbody guitar and your average bass (4-5 lbs), and that's very noticable.


    5 and less pounds are noticable when you're wearing it on your shoulder for more than 3 seconds.