I don't believe that they're medium scale, the reason why is the page for the non export is 432mm and Fender's regular website for the export lists it at 864mm, 864mm converted to inches is 34.
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Do you have the body with the recessed caivity? I would like to replace the bridge on my Aerodyne, but it has a recessed cavity. Bought a Babciz bridge once and it was too big to fit in the recess, and I would have either had to make a shim plate or rout teh body. I didnt want to do either so I returned the bridge.
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J
I have the non export which is the one with the bridge cavity that brings the stock bridge to "sit inside the body" if that's what you mean by recessed cavity. The bridge I installed doesn't fit inside either but rather right over it and I didn't have to do anything surprisingly. Here's a full pic of it with the Hipshot bridge on it
From, Mike (LP)
One more question.....for now...
Is the nut width different between the P and the J Aerodynes? I do not see many P's out there anyway but if I can find one, I'd prefer a neck that is a wee bit wider than a "typical" J. I love that these have the 7.25" radius finger boards!
Is the nut width different between the P and the J Aerodynes? I do not see many P's out there anyway but if I can find one, I'd prefer a neck that is a wee bit wider than a "typical" J. I love that these have the 7.25" radius finger boards!
I just posted in the Fender Precision club and requested a number, not realizing there was also an Aerodyne club... awesome! May I have a Fender Aerodyne Club number too? I'll post a different picture just to keep my posts unique
Just beautiful! Is that a Jazz neck or a P?
There isn't one. The P bass was marketed as the "Aerodyne Class Precision Bass Special." Any "Precision Special" has the 1.5" nut width
In regards to numbers, I've still got them under control. I just have to get around to them in my psycho demolition manager existence... Thanks guys.
The Fender Japan website has a medium scale version:
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The scale is listed as 406 mm. Double that and convert to inches and you get 32".
Sweet. I prefer the shape of a jazz. I'd love to see one of these with blocks and binding. That would be the icing on the cake for me. Hmm, maybe for my next build.
Tslicebass
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Does anybody know when did they made these with blocks on the neck? I got a lead on one locally and haven't seen many with the blocks on the neck. This one is all black, jazz body, P/J, with the start style input.
Let this be a lesson for all other owners of the non-export Aerodynes.
First off - the PJ pickguard for a Blacktop bass does NOT fit over the Aero pickups. The Blacktop neck pickups are 14mm (0.55") closer to the neck than on the Aerodyne, which has a more traditional P placement for the pup. Secondly, the shape is a little different and doesn't follow the lower horn and curves of the bass in the correct way.
Don't go and order an expensive pickguard to find out the hard way, like I did.
First off - the PJ pickguard for a Blacktop bass does NOT fit over the Aero pickups. The Blacktop neck pickups are 14mm (0.55") closer to the neck than on the Aerodyne, which has a more traditional P placement for the pup. Secondly, the shape is a little different and doesn't follow the lower horn and curves of the bass in the correct way.
Don't go and order an expensive pickguard to find out the hard way, like I did.
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Here's a pic someone took at the last show, Aerodyne looking sexy. I just gave the truss rod a tweak and cant believe how damn good this thing plays.
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Got my hand on this beauty just 2 days ago. Around 7 years old. Japan non-export model.
NUMBER PLEASE!
Also : I see many of you have had your bass decked out! I also was thinking about dropping a chunkier bridge since I've gotten used to massive bridge on my previous bass. The Badass II is a good choice as Ive heard, but they are quite rare and expensive... Any good alternatives? Prefably black ones!
P.S. Disregard the weird wall, I live in a dorm.
NUMBER PLEASE!
Also : I see many of you have had your bass decked out! I also was thinking about dropping a chunkier bridge since I've gotten used to massive bridge on my previous bass. The Badass II is a good choice as Ive heard, but they are quite rare and expensive... Any good alternatives? Prefably black ones!
P.S. Disregard the weird wall, I live in a dorm.
Just ordered my Aerodyne. Will be posting pics in next couple days for a number. Excellent playing basses
