Basses for us weak folks

[amphlett7]

I've always had trouble with heavy basses, but a couple of weeks ago I injured my neck and shoulder to the point that I couldn't even carry my mexican jazz bass.

I've been using my old ashton hollow body, which while being an alright bass, just isn't that great.

The sound is average, the feel is average and it is what it is, a beginners bass.

So I'm looking for a new bass that meets these criteria.

1) Light
2) Bassy but defined sound
3) In my budget

My budget is around AU$1500, but my graduation is coming up and my dad offered to pay for the other half of a bass.

Anyway TL;DR
looking for a light, tight low end bass for around AU$1500

Thanks for your help guys

 

[TMBTC]

My Hofner is as light as a feather.

 

[Aspidites]

Sounds like you need to hit the gym.

 

[macbassplayer]

I don't know the currency difference, but you can snag a Traben bass for 350-700 american dollars. They are extremely light and have an awesome sound.

 

[jordie65]

maybe an aerodyne? mine is much lighter than my mexi jazz..

 

[troy mcclure]

Fender Lyte P bass are about 7.5 lbs sound and play great...you can get them for under $400.

 

[rojo412]

Fender Prophecy II... (or Heartfield Prophecy or Fender P Bass Lyte)

7.8 lbs, tone that would knock Mike Tyson on his keister!

 

[jsingles]

I am in the same situation. I am selling my American Deluxe 5 string fender jazz because its annihilating my back.

I picked up a spector the other day and it was WAY more comfortable and sounded wonderful. I have been looking into switching to spector, I recommend checking it out too.

 

[Ric5]

basses with basswood bodies are lighter.

To strengthen your back get on a good nutrition and exercise program.

 

[Buchada Azeda]

I hope you went to the doctor; even if you get a lighter bass, physiotherapy is a must.

 

[HT Paul]

Danelectro?

 

[amphlett7]

I hope you went to the doctor; even if you get a lighter bass, physiotherapy is a must.

I've been going to the physio for the last 6 weeks.

While it does help, it doesn't look like it's going away any time soon.

However year twelve is rough on your back, tonnes of school books.

 

[Aspidites]

I've been going to the physio for the last 6 weeks.

While it does help, it doesn't look like it's going away any time soon.

However year twelve is rough on your back, tonnes of school books.

Do lots of ab work it will help to stabilize the back.

 

[spade2you]

Do lots of ab work it will help to stabilize the back.

Let's let health care professionals make that sort of assessment.

 

[Aspidites]

Let's let health care professionals make that sort of assessment.

I worked for 10 years with Physical therapists rehabilitating sports injuries.

 

[amphlett7]

Guys I don't want to sound rude but this isn't about my injury.

I just want to know what light basses are out there.

I'm seeing a physio already I don't really need that advice

 

[spade2you]

I worked for 10 years with Physical therapists rehabilitating sports injuries.

with? There's a big difference between "with" and "as".

 

[Aspidites]

with? There's a big difference between "with" and "as".

Certified Physical trainer not Physical therapist, the therapists sent them to me after the initial treatment. That is how I put myself through college and in fact started working with the college athletes to limit their injuries and speed recovery after an injury.

 

[Disappear]

I worked for 10 years with Physical therapists rehabilitating sports injuries.

with? There's a big difference between "with" and "as".

There's a big difference between advice and what you're doing. Shut up.

OP,
We can recommend billions of basses, best bet is to go look at them yourself.

 

[BigDaddyO]

MBRACE