Hey! So Heavy or Light Bass.

[Cammy511]

What's your preference, I myself prefer a heavy hefty bass. My friend's dad has a heavy bass like 14LBS or something like that I like how it feels.

Tell me what do you like, if this thread has been posted feel free to yell at me.

 

[JonahTheAmazing]

I don't really know what to call "heavy". I'm a wimp, and my shoulder gets a little sore when playing a Squier P, so I bet I would prefer a lighter bass. But I don't really know if a P is considered "light" or "heavy". I'll say, the lighter the better.

 

[Rockmusician]

I don't have a preference as long as it sounds good.

 

[XtheDeadPawn]

I'm into heavy 10 pders and up.

That way I don't feel like I'm playing a toy.

 

[G On Bass]

I don't really care. I've had basses from sub 9 to 11+ pounds and it doesn't matter much to me. I use Neoprene type straps and weight really isn't an issue.

 

[vickde]

Lots of arthritis in my neck. Definitely light basses - 9# and under.

 

[danomite64]

I wish I could find a light bass that sounded as good as my heavy basses (10, 10 & 11.8 lbs), but so far I haven't. I still think I might get an Eastwood or Hofner hollowbody just so I can give my shoulder a break once in a while.....

 

[PBnJBassist]

I'd prefer light (to me, under 7.5lbs). I can deal with moderate and heavy basses, but I'm also a small player (125lbs). My p-bass weighs just under 12lbs and it's a bit taxing when I play a bass that's literally 10% of my weight. Thankfully, my Jazz weighs only 8lbs and being 4lbs less makes a (slight) difference for me.

 

[Pilgrim]

10 pounds or over need not apply. Won't use them.

 

[whitefuneral]

Light for transport and playing upright.

 

[Epitaph04]

Compared to my ibby 6, my Fender Jbass is a bit heavier than it. It also balances MUCH better, so if that's the case with heavier basses...

 

[NoiseNinja]

I prefer my Mikro Bass. I also had a Jerry Jones Longhorn once, I was pretty happy with. So I guess I prefer a light bass.

 

[brendan_a]

My main bass is a 74 P, so heavy it is!

 

[darkstorm]

My fave body woods for best sound are all lightweight ones. So lightweight it is. Lol.

 

[VWbug]

I'm glad there are guys out there that want to buy the heavy basses from guys like me that appreciate lighter ones these days.

Now that I have some nice basses with good tone that are lightweight it's like the difference in playing basketball in sneakers or combat boots! Lol

You could have fun playing either way but why not be more comfortable and enjoy it more and more often?

 

[XtheDeadPawn]

With the right strap any heavy bass can be just as comfortable as a light bass.

 

[spade2you]

With the right strap any heavy bass can be just as comfortable as a light bass.

On the shoulder? Sure. On the back? Straps don't make a bass any lighter.

 

[lowfreq33]

Never weighed mine, but I have a feeling it's on the heavy side. Swamp ash body Tobias 6, maple and purple heart neck. I'm guessing maybe 11-12 lbs? Sometimes I do get a little collarbone pain on long gigs (3 1/2 - 4 hours), but otherwise no big deal.

I'm 35 and have some minor back problems if that means anything.

 

[Epidrake]

My heavy bass sounds awesome. 11.2 pound Fender Jazz.
I wouldn't mind if it was lighter. I had back surgery 16 years ago and I don't want to again.

 

[Gaolee]

I don't know what my instruments weigh. How do you weigh them?