Fender Aerodyne JB vs Yamaha BB1024

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Hi,

I want to buy a new bass but i remain in between this two bass.

Yamaha BB1024


Model :BB1024
Construction :Bolt-on
Scale Length :34"(863.6mm)
Fingerboard :Rosewood
Radius :10”(250mm)
Frets :21
Body :Alder 3P (Spline Joint)
Neck :Maple/ Mahogany 5pcs
Nut :Nickel Silver Nut
Bridge :Vintage Plus(Brass saddle, Steel plate)
Pickups :Front: Split Blade (Alnico V)
Rear: Single Blade(Ceramic)
Pickup Switch :3P-toggle Switch
Controls :Master Volume, Master Tone
Case :Gig Bag
Colors :Vintage White,Tobacco Brown Sunburst,Caramel Brown,Black

Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass

Model Name: Aerodyne Jazz Bass


Body Shape :Jazz Bass®
Body Binding :Cream Binding on Top of Body

Neck Shape : C Shape
Number of Frets: 20
Fret Size :Medium Jumbo
Position Inlays :Side Dot Position Inlays
Fretboard Radius: 7.25" (18.41 cm)
Fretboard :Rosewood
Neck Material :Maple
Nut Width :1.5" (38.1 mm)
Scale Length :34" (86.36 cm)
Headstock :Matching Painted Headstock
Neck Plate :Standard 4 Bolt
Pickup Configuration: S/S
Bridge Pickup: Standard Jazz Bass® Single-Coil Pickup
Middle Pickup: Standard Precision Bass® Split Single-Coil Pickup
Controls: Volume 1. (Neck Pickup), Volume 2. (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone
Hardware: Smoked Chrome
Bridge: Standard 4-Saddle
String Nut: Synthetic Bone
Strings: Fender® USA Super Bass 7250ML, NPS, (.045, .065, .080, .100 Gauges)
Unique Features: Unique Radius/Carved Top, Cream Binding on Top of Body, Smoked Chrome Bridge and Tuning Machines, Black Top Mounted Stratocaster® Output Jack, Smoked Chrome Skirted Control Knobs, Rear Mounted Controls, Side Dot Position Inlays Only, Matching Painted Headstock, Silver Applique Logo, No Pickguard

Case/Gig Bag: None
Included Accessories: None
Control Knobs: Smoked Chrome

 

[pcake]

the aerodyne is one of my all time favorites.

 

[pudgychef]

I like Aerodynes - and generally prefer Fender offerings of Fender-ish basses over Yamaha's Fender-esque products.....

but I thought the 1024 I played was very impressive and not far off (imho) from the 2024.... I voted 1024

 

[BassGen]

I bought my Aerodyne one day when we'd done an afternoon sound check for a gig we were playing that night and ended up playing it in the show that evening.

 

[N. Kentucky Bass]

Played my Aerodyne Jazz almost every day for six years and gigged it a ton. Terrific bass, albeit hot-rodded with upgrades to the pickups, tuners, bridge and strings. Great thing about this bass (in addition to playability and looks) is LIGHT WEIGHT. You can wear it for hours without strain. (upgrade details are in my profile)

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[soong]

In going through this exact same dilemma between the same two basses. any other thoughts guys?

 

[4StringsEnough]

+1 for the Yammy.

 

[Malak the Mad]

I haven't had a chance to pick up the Yamaha in question, so I can't comment on much past what the specs say. But the two differences that jump out at me, based on the specs, is the pickup selection and fretboard radius.

If I read it right, the Yamaha has a three-way selector switch. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I take it that it goes from 'neck' to 'blend' to 'bridge', yes? That sounds pretty straightforward, nice and simple even. But I wonder if that keeps you from achieving the versatility of being able to vary the volume of the individual pickups, like on your RI Jazz.

The fretboard radius of an Aerodyne is significantly smaller than the Yamaha's, even tighter than a standard Jazz radius. Personally, I like that. I get more of a feeling that I'm curling around a more rounded surface, which feels more natural to my hands, as opposed to pressing down on an almost flat surface. This, of course, is a matter of preference and may not appeal to everyone. If you can, try one out and see how it feels.

Does anyone know how much the Yamaha weighs? I mention it because the Aerodyne is, despite the basic Jazz shape, is pretty light (some say 8lbs, mine weighs in at 8.5lbs). And the balance between body and neck is excellent. I can balance it on three outstretched fingers on the side of the neck/body joint (right under the neck plate and inside the lower horn, strings facing away like I'm playing it). Once settled, it will stay balanced, neither dropping towards the head nor the body.

The point being, to someone used to playing a Fender Jazz, it has the same overall shape and layout, but is significantly lighter. Just a little something to keep in mind, if weight is a factor.

Oh, did I forget to mention that it's super-cool in the looks department?!

I need to update my picture. I just threw on some Black Beauties. Tres' sexie!

 

[logans59]

I love my Aerodyne. I have the P-bass version, but the neck and electronics are the same.