Fender Aerodyne Precision

[JuanBlackWolf]

Hello everybody.
I want to show you this bass I found that i would like to buy.

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The problem is that it's an used one. What would you recommend me about this bass in particular to have in mind when testing it? Is it very different compared with Aerodyne Jazz?
Is the Aerodyne P model discontinued? I have had trouble finding an Aerodyne P bass, that's why I ask.

Thanks for your time

 

[Malak the Mad]

Greetings from a fellow Aerodyne lover, Juan and welcome to TalkBass!

There are a few basics about the various Aerodyne models.

• They tend to be rather light due to the radius-cut, basswood bodies.
• Aerodyne Precisions are rather rare. Only the Jazz-styles are still being manufactured.
• The finish tends to chip rather easily.

In regards to the one you've linked to, it looks to be in excellent condition. All I see are a few, tiny chips on the headstock. That, plus the rarity of these models, explains why the seller is pricing it so high (about $1500 USD). It is on the expensive side, especially when compared to this one being sold on Reverb. (for the record, I am not associated in any way with the seller)

Fender Aerodyne Precision Bass

Certainly, that one has more chips and scratches on the finish, plus a ding in the fretboard, but even coming with a case it's still about half the asking price of the one you linked.

For more information, there's an entire club dedicated to the Almighty 'Dyne. Feel free to ask any questions there.
Fender Aerodyne Club!

 

[JuanBlackWolf]

Thanks for the welcome and the reply. It seems to be that the one i found in my country is almost perfect except a few minor dins on headstock, but nothing serious as damaged wood. That can be fixed easily.
Unfortunately this kind of basses are very nice but no longer aviable to get them new. I found one in Spain (orange wood paint) but I rather pay to a local person which I can contact and test the bass myself.

Exploring other options, would you recomend me to buy a NEW Fender Precision bass? like for example this one?
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[Gilmourisgod]

Great basses, you will love the light weight. The only downside is the fragile finish, due to soft basswood body. They dent if you look at them funny. The Jazz basses have a P/J combo, much easier to find and a bit more versatile IMO, I've literally never seen an Aerodyne P for sale in store.

 

[Malak the Mad]

That can be fixed easily.

When I bought my first bass, an Aerodyne Jazz, it had several chips in the finish, both on the body and the headstock. At first, they bothered me and was considering getting them filled and polished. Over time, and at the suggestion of several musicians, I decided to take the advice I got from them…"Keep them. Some people will pay a lot of money for that kind of mojo!"

Or as we say here in the U.S., "Don't sweat the small s#it!". But in more practical terms, it's not a big deal and it'll cost time and effort better spent elsewhere because it's likely to get chipped and dented even more.