Fender Aerodyne Club!

[Malak the Mad]

Are the controls on the Aerodyne without the plate like mine the same spacing as a reg jazz with a control plate? Just wondering if a preamp setup with a plate could be used by removing the knobs off the plate and dropping it in where the holes are on the non-plate. Like an Audere ect.

The closest I've seen to any confirmation is on the [Invalid or Expired Link Removed], but even still, the answer is a little shaky.

Will it work in my Fender Jazz Bass?
It works in all common jazz basses - US, Mexican, Squier, Highway One, Geddy, Japan models etc...

It is notable that the Aerodyne is problematic with a very thin body and slightly curved top - a few players have managed to units to fit into these basses but these mods are at your own risk.

It will not fit some of the Jaguar basses with the small curved plate.​

I suppose the first step to find out would be to remove an Aerodyne's knobs and lay a Jazz's control plate over the pots to see if they line up or not.

There's a company called "Guitar Fuel/Tone Monster" that makes a series of preamps without a module. Rather, their SBK series has circuitry attached to the individual pots. You still need a battery in there somewhere, but it might be worth hitting them up with a few questions. Maybe they have some kind of solution?

 

[rodekrew]

You still need a preamp with those DiMarzios? The Seymours sound great without.

No, so far the DiMarzio's are doing fine without a pre-amp .. they Crank, I might put a pre-amp @ some point..
Any Suggestions ?

 

[NoSlapForYou]

I keep finding new colors. Just how many of these did these bastards make and never bring to the US?

Fender MIJ Aerodyne Jazz Bass 2014 Metalflake Blue w/Fender HSC

 

[Malak the Mad]

I keep finding new colors. Just how many of these did these bastards make and never bring to the US?

Fender MIJ Aerodyne Jazz Bass 2014 Metalflake Blue w/Fender HSC

Enough to fill a tanker truck with all our collected over them!

Personally, as rare as they are, I think his asking price, not to mention the prices of most of the bass guitars he's selling, is a tad overinflated.

 

[NoSlapForYou]

Oh yeah, that's too much for me. But someone will pay it, considering how infrequently you see that color.

Dolphin Gray seems to be the easiest alternate color to find. For those you only pay a couple hundred more than the black.

 

[Fredrik E. Nilsen]

This one is new to me: Sienna Sunburst.

Fender electric bass FSR Aerodyne Jazz Bass?, Rosewood Fingerboard, Sienna Sunbu 885978096930 | eBay

 

[Fredrik E. Nilsen]

And this seems like a good offer, for you Americans.

Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass Circa 2002 – 2004, Gig Bag Included | eBay

 

[Malak the Mad]

This one is new to me: Sienna Sunburst.

Fender electric bass FSR Aerodyne Jazz Bass?, Rosewood Fingerboard, Sienna Sunbu 885978096930 | eBay

It's new to everyone. The serial number says it's a 2018 model.

I think it's the first time ever they've produced an Aerodyne with an unpainted headstock. So much for "tradition", eh, Fender?! Kanda-Shokai didn't shy away from taking the extra step of giving their headstocks a burst finish for some of their special edition 'Dynes, you lazy sacks!

 

[NoSlapForYou]

That one in the bottom photo is stunning. I would fistfight a bear in a tank full of piranhas for that one.

 

[NoSlapForYou]

And this seems like a good offer, for you Americans.

Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass Circa 2002 – 2004, Gig Bag Included | eBay

Here's one that's even cheaper. The "fair" condition makes me pretty wary though. GC tries to get away with selling some crap from time to time.

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[NoSlapForYou]

Or this one. I now kind of regret paying $600 for mine, but it was a from a friend and I knew what I was getting. It gives it more sentimental value, too.

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[Malak the Mad]

That one in the bottom photo is stunning. I would fistfight a bear in a tank full of piranhas for that one.

If we could work out some kinda custody agreement, I'll go tag-team with you! A Limited Edition Koa Aerodyne is definitely on my lottery-win list.

Here's one that's even cheaper. The "fair" condition makes me pretty wary though. GC tries to get away with selling some crap from time to time.

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Whenever I'm thinking of buying something a little pricey, I call up the store, ask for a visual inspection over the phone and and to be emailed more detailed photos…especially if the condition is listed as "FAIR".

Or this one. I now kind of regret paying $600 for mine, but it was a from a friend and I knew what I was getting. It gives it more sentimental value, too.

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Don't regret it at all. $600 for a used Aerodyne is not a bad price at all. Then there's the fact that you have something with sentimental value as well, which is priceless.

As for the Music-Go-Round offering, take note the $60 shipping fee. I, myself, have never paid more than $25 to have something shipped to my local Guitar Center. Plus, I have the added convenience of being able to unbox and test it out in-store. If I dig it, it comes home. If it's a dud, I just hand it back to them without having to drag it around town.

 

[Ramonesfan59]

Or this one. I now kind of regret paying $600 for mine, but it was a from a friend and I knew what I was getting. It gives it more sentimental value, too.

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No longer available, apparently.

 

[Ramonesfan59]

And this seems like a good offer, for you Americans.

Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass Circa 2002 – 2004, Gig Bag Included | eBay

Price just reduced on this one.

 

[NoSlapForYou]

No longer available, apparently.

It was $450. So I'm not surprised.

 

[NoSlapForYou]

Don't regret it at all. $600 for a used Aerodyne is not a bad price at all. Then there's the fact that you have something with sentimental value as well, which is priceless.

Yeah, I don't really. It's also worth mentioning that the price included a hard case.

 

[NoSlapForYou]

Good price on a Dolphin Gray Aerodyne. I can't afford it right now, so I might as well share the wealth.

FENDER AERODYNE JAZZ BASS Rare Dolphin Gray MIJ CIJ Matched Head P-Bass PU 33970

 

[ColdEye]

Well, I did it. Pulled a trigger on an aerodyne PJ. My fresh set of TI jazz flats is here waiting, now I am wondering. What option for a noiseless jazz bridge? I will do the shielding first and see how it goes, but I really want to try a noiseless jazz pickup.

 

[NoSlapForYou]

Well, I did it. Pulled a trigger on an aerodyne PJ. My fresh set of TI jazz flats is here waiting, now I am wondering. What option for a noiseless jazz bridge? I will do the shielding first and see how it goes, but I really want to try a noiseless jazz pickup.

I did the shielding and it cut the noise in half. It's still too noisy for me, though.

 

[EdBo]

I did the shielding and it cut the noise in half. It's still too noisy for me, though.

Have you had any thoughts about going to active pickups ? No shielding needed.

A few months ago I finally found an inexpensive used set of Seymour Duncan Lightnin' Rods (APJ-2), P/J Set.
Over the past 30 years I've used various EMG's and the SD Actives w/ Ceramic magnets but, recently in the past few years have became really interested with certain vintage sounding passive P Pickups. That has led me to try the Lightnin' Rods which are advertised w/ "Vintage tone", Alnico 5 Magnets, more output level and of course no noise.
Now I really wish I'd have tried them years ago. My ears love them and now are definitely my favorite Active P/J set. I'm running mine on a small 23A 12 volt battery so it will easily fit in the control cavity.