Fender Aerodyne Club!

[TCabrera]

I remember saying earlier how I'd like to see it become a whole series, much like it's been for decades in Japan, and that excites me, too. And I totally get it if, to achieve the new rollout, they had to free up manufacturing capacity by halting the classic Export line.

The cynical side of me is picturing some FMIC exec telling over the phone that the Aerodyne AJB and AJB-D models were fine and all, but they need to be updated into something "fresh, new, hip or whatever"...

...then turn to the papers on his desk to sign off on another decade's worth of Sunburst P's and J's.

Like I said, "cynical", but is it far beyond the realm of possibility?

Personally, I'm just a little bummed that, in the process of uplifting the Aerodyne to it's own series, they're built upon an ergonomic blueprint that I know won't work for me. That being said, I still have my first-ever bass, as well as a couple of necks I've harvested over the years, so life goes on.

Speaking of "necks", and much more on the brighter side for me, I'm excited about my next, two FrankenFender Projekts, both of which are nearing completion and will be receiving Aerodyne necks. Here's a preview of one...

Nice! BT with Aero

 

[Malak the Mad]

I think I know how this story ends...or at least how it did in my case:
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Sweet! A very cool and sensible choice!

Nice! BT with Aero

Not a Blacktop at the core, but rather, it's built around an American Deluxe Dimension HH body. That was what @Ramonesfan59 had going.

This was my Blacktop/Aerodyne fusion using the very same neck. I plan on giving it's pickguard the same red accent using my "DIY Sharpie Tint Technique™", but I'm still undecided if I'll include the red GHS Limited-Edition Infinity Steels with the final product. It will depend on how they sound when paired up with the Duncan NYC pickups, preamp and coil-switch I'm amassing for this "2-D Projekt".

 

[Ramonesfan59]

Sweet! A very cool and sensible choice!

Not a Blacktop at the core, but rather, it's built around an American Deluxe Dimension HH body. That was what @Ramonesfan59 had going.

This was my Blacktop/Aerodyne fusion using the very same neck. I plan on giving it's pickguard the same red accent using my "DIY Sharpie Tint Technique™", but I'm still undecided if I'll include the red GHS Limited-Edition Infinity Steels with the final product. It will depend on how they sound when paired up with the Duncan NYC pickups, preamp and coil-switch I'm amassing for this "2-D Projekt".

Oops! Could have sworn you were working from a Blacktop Precision body.

 

[DrThumpenstein]

I remember saying earlier how I'd like to see it become a whole series, much like it's been for decades in Japan, and that excites me, too. And I totally get it if, to achieve the new rollout, they had to free up manufacturing capacity by halting the classic Export line.

The cynical side of me is picturing some FMIC exec telling over the phone that the Aerodyne AJB and AJB-D models were fine and all, but they need to be updated into something "fresh, new, hip or whatever"...

...then turn to the papers on his desk to sign off on another decade's worth of Sunburst P's and J's.

Like I said, "cynical", but is it far beyond the realm of possibility?

Personally, I'm just a little bummed that, in the process of uplifting the Aerodyne to it's own series, they're built upon an ergonomic blueprint that I know won't work for me. That being said, I still have my first-ever bass, as well as a couple of necks I've harvested over the years, so life goes on.

Speaking of "necks", and much more on the brighter side for me, I'm excited about my next, two FrankenFender Projekts, both of which are nearing completion and will be receiving Aerodyne necks. Here's a preview of one...

 

[JakobT]

I remember saying earlier how I'd like to see it become a whole series, much like it's been for decades in Japan, and that excites me, too. And I totally get it if, to achieve the new rollout, they had to free up manufacturing capacity by halting the classic Export line.

The cynical side of me is picturing some FMIC exec telling over the phone that the Aerodyne AJB and AJB-D models were fine and all, but they need to be updated into something "fresh, new, hip or whatever"...

...then turn to the papers on his desk to sign off on another decade's worth of Sunburst P's and J's.

Like I said, "cynical", but is it far beyond the realm of possibility?

Not at all. But Fender is a business, after all, and sunburst P’s and J’s are the foundation of that business. And while I’m not one of those who clamor for Fender to constantly innovate, I’m happy that they’ve actually done something different this time. And those sunburst P’s and J’s generate the revenue that allows them to do such things.

 

[Malak the Mad]

And those sunburst P’s and J’s generate the revenue that allows them to do such things.

<subtly moves Sunburst '70s-style Jazz out of sight> You don't say...

I have to agree with pretty much everything you've said. This change is a good thing. Upon some reflection today, I'm probably just feeling some "sour grapes", what with the new models falling outside my personal ergonomics. Like I said, life goes on and I'm still happy with my first-ever Aerodyne, as well as the parts I've rendered from others.

 

[JakobT]

<subtly moves Sunburst '70s-style Jazz out of sight> You don't say...

I have to agree with pretty much everything you've said. This change is a good thing. Upon some reflection today, I'm probably just feeling some "sour grapes", what with the new models falling outside my personal ergonomics. Like I said, life goes on and I'm still happy with my first-ever Aerodyne, as well as the parts I've rendered from others.

I’m also conscious of a slight twinge of sadness that the black Export edition is no more, as the new colours aren’t quite my cup of tea. I’m happy I got mine when I did. I really hope the new line is successful, and that we’ll see some interesting variations going forward.

 

[Malak the Mad]

I’m also conscious of a slight twinge of sadness that the black Export edition is no more, as the new colours aren’t quite my cup of tea. I’m happy I got mine when I did. I really hope the new line is successful, and that we’ll see some interesting variations going forward.

Look at us, being all "adult" about this! Aren't we the mature ones!

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So, you wanna go trash-talk people in...oh, I dunno...some Gibson club or something?

 

[JakobT]

Look at us, being all "adult" about this! Aren't we the mature ones!

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So, you wanna go trash-talk people in...oh, I dunno...some Gibson club or something?

Never been accused of being mature before!

 

[Shirobon]

Can I finally join the cool kids' club with the rest of y'all? I just got this sweet thing Wednesday!

I really dig it. Excellent build quality, flawless finish, fantastic fretwork. Sounds like a classic J should sound.

Here's a link to the full NBD post: Low-drag NBBD! (New Blue Bass Day)

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Cool kid #183
That's a funky looking back plate. Looks like a hockey stick.

Current list:

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Fender Aerodyne Club

1-Youngspanion
2-Coltranius
3-Lowfrq
4-Hdracer
5-Ilamor2112
6-Billy K
7-Rocinante-x1
8-Mr M
9-Hankazoid
10-Big chicken
11-Wake & Bass
12-Billy K
13-Ray34
14-Upandb
15-Philthygeezer
**16-GatorDogDoc**
17-Averagehack
18-WheresthPocket
19-StrangerDanger
20-Klonk
21-Bannybassman
22-Onosson
23-hollotim
24-bebop1
25-Jarod21
26-Stoutfellow
27-JacksonAerodyne
28-Dom_Bass_2
29-BassGen (Retired)
30-H.Kristal
31-Jweber76
32-Burgardj
33-Lordbeans
34-JohnnyChatter
35-swu678
36-TheOnlyJuan
37-Bass1965
38-Cellkirk74
39-Spin Doc
40-logans59
41-Lavave
42-THORRR
43-Brando28
44-Fit4pain
45-Bassmanmike1 (Honorary for his self built GORGEOUS Aero-clone)
46-Catbuster
47-Malak The Mad
48-Crash Alpha
49-Chrispunx
50-Melikecookies
51-LPswim2009
52-Dr. Goggles
53-Yesplz
54-Cadfael
55-hazmatt
56-Levis76
57-78Stingray
58-MeLikeBass
59-bluespenny
60-grey area
61-jefff100
62-ekidnu25
63-5Bass5
64-drewfunk
65-im_telling_Tim
66-KrügMeister
67-DaffyStarDuck
68-Sonic
69-ricoshea
70-Bassfacist
71-Snakeman1066
72-mack_avz
73-Lakland55
74-MarkoYYZ
75-[blank]
76-Xandros
77-Ilmārs_Priede
78-Breakman
79-BogezOnBass
80-EricMordus
81-naaily
82-Gorn Captain
83-Spent
84-Spanish Dave
85-9mmMike
86-DJ_SlackHack
87-chienmort- Kinda odd French there
88-Dogghouse
89-Chickentown
90-Kiyote
91-[blank]
92-A-Step-Towards
93-scottz369
94-Ancient of Days
95-marcosedh
96-God's Favorite Bass
97-christle
98-Hopi76
99-flashgod
100-PatrikB
101-rdcowan
102-Lakland55
103-hookgrip
104-Bass5150
105-mojomik001
106-DJJazzV
107-Menorahman
108-Shardik
109-frogonbass
110-Bassplayer315
111-HAVOK
112-Birdbrain
113-lutherie sg
114-Amplified
115-AsCanBe
116-Justice Graves
117-Tbone76
118-Beverlyvista
119-GePe
120-Jloch86
121-JxBass
122-Jonahlane
123-Sodbuster
124-Bassman54
125-BadB
126-Cider
127-Tari
128-XontheP
129-Xandrell
130-aah_scary
131-Templar
132-psyber
133-BuffaloBass
134-nothing_special
135-BassFishinginAmerica
136-RemyFallbrook
137-codiak
138-Flippy
139-Interspace Station
140-jackAbrasion
141-smithenhiven
142-alembic76407
143-chuggster
144-JimmyThunder
145-jeff62
146-soitainly
147-Nick Cardaras
148-razorx14
149-Gravedigger Dav
150-grungenote
151-Honk’n_down-low
152-McFly
153-Crusher47
154-whero
155-azfatboy
156-Jeff Elkins
157-[blank]
158-[blank]
159-Ramonesfan59
160-Fredrik E. Nilsen
161-MommyPlaysBass
162-Stinsok
163-DougieB
164-DennisO
165-jmon
166-chris70x7
167-Raymundo49
168-chienmort
169-NoSlapForYou
170-Nate13
171-Shirobon
172-DustyBottom
173-John Eaton
174-Rastaman85
175-DrThumpenstein and Jules
176-JakobT
177-VillageIdiott
178-Evan Brown
179-Chuck Allen
180-Chipmonstr
181-SomeHoser
182-Doug P
183-musicman556

Anyone else who wants a number and was missed (sorry), quote this message and ask. Afaik, nobody did actually ask since last time, but I haven't been active here.

 

[Malak the Mad]

That's a funky looking back plate. Looks like a hockey stick.

 

[54 RPM]

Got a new Aerodyne P bass on the way guys

Should be here friday and it will be my 1st Fender ever.

Can’t wait to try it !

 

[jefff100]

Congrats on that! We're eagerly awaiting pix and a brief review

 

[jefff100]

I’m also conscious of a slight twinge of sadness that the black Export edition is no more, as the new colours aren’t quite my cup of tea. I’m happy I got mine when I did. I really hope the new line is successful, and that we’ll see some interesting variations going forward.

I think the Aerodyne is for Fender what the Cutlass/Caprice basses were for EBMM.
Its natural to develop a fondness for the "classic" lines of the way its been made for a long time and when a MFG comes out with a revision or twilights a model there is always going to be some penchant for the way it was before.

 

[JakobT]

I think the Aerodyne is for Fender what the Cutlass/Caprice basses were for EBMM.
Its natural to develop a fondness for the "classic" lines of the way its been made for a long time and when a MFG comes out with a revision or twilights a model there is always going to be some penchant for the way it was before.

I actually quite like the new Aerodynes except the colours, and for me at least, the black Aerodyne has always been one of the greatest-looking basses ever. By comparison, the new ones look a bit washed-out to me, but tastes do differ, and the black export version had a good run. If they ever put out a black version of the new Aerodyne Special Precision, though, I'd be all over it.

 

[Michael Eisenman]

There are quite a few black export Aerodynes available on the used market for considerably less money than the new ones.

 

[TCabrera]

I actually quite like the new Aerodynes except the colours, and for me at least, the black Aerodyne has always been one of the greatest-looking basses ever. By comparison, the new ones look a bit washed-out to me, but tastes do differ, and the black export version had a good run. If they ever put out a black version of the new Aerodyne Special Precision, though, I'd be all over it.

I have a black export and a silver non-export, but this one is on my wish list. I think this is the only one so far that is sweet.

 

[JakobT]

I have a black export and a silver non-export, but this one is on my wish list. I think this is the only one so far that is sweet.

Something happened to your pic, I think…

 

[jefff100]

I acquired My Aerodyne around 2005, and it was the first bass I purchased - a used Ebay purchase.

it's the black lacquer P/J with no fret markings and for a long time I never knew any other Aerodyne configurations existed.

I have been tempted to sell once or twice but a little tingle has always told me to keep it. The only other Aerodynes that have tempted me are the seemingly rare models with a translucent flamed maple top-cap.

Somewhere in my basement workshop is a set of replacement pickups for it that were purchased a few years ago .... some fairly chaotic life events have kept me from completing this and several other projects - but soon I hope to post a review and updated photos!

 

[jdcraignh]

I acquired My Aerodyne around 2005, and it was the first bass I purchased - a used Ebay purchase.

it's the black lacquer P/J with no fret markings and for a long time I never knew any other Aerodyne configurations existed.

I have been tempted to sell once or twice but a little tingle has always told me to keep it. The only other Aerodynes that have tempted me are the seemingly rare models with a translucent flamed maple top-cap.

Somewhere in my basement workshop is a set of replacement pickups for it that were purchased a few years ago .... some fairly chaotic life events have kept me from completing this and several other projects - but soon I hope to post a review and updated photos!

Friends don't let friends sell basses. 'Nuff said.