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"How much does it weigh?"

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#121
sneha1965 said:
This thread is dead and I would go so far as to say pointless. What does it matter why people ask the weight of a bass? Do you really care? My question is to whom does this thread edify? IMO none. So why don't we all move on to another topic?
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I love this type of logic......."I think a thread is dead and pointless................I'm going to post in it....."
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#122
I just quickly browsed through this thread... caught the post about asking weight being the "in" thing to do. I think there's a lot of validity to that.

People asking weight is a definite peeve of mine. While I'm sure it happens, I've yet to see someone who questioned the weight on any bass in the classified section ever actually buy one of the basses they questioned.

Random thoughts regarding this: Unless it's a custom bass, if you want to know the weight go to the company website and look it up yourself. I don't own a scale. I'm not going to run out and buy one for someone who's not going to purchase a bass I'm selling anyhow. The only bass I ever owned that was a "backbreaker" was a bubinga corvette, and in all honesty it wasn't all that bad. I've played Stingrays for 2 1/2 hour sets. If you think that's heavy or there's a problem with it, then I'd suggest getting into shape.

If weight really is a big problem for someone then I'm going to guess you already know what the featherweights are. Danos, Ibanezes, etc... and if you want something boutiquish then I'm sure you already researched it. When someone is concerned over a few ounces however on a traditional bass with a possible ounce and a half of mods or whatever makes someone think it's going to make a world of weight difference - sorry but to me you're just being obnoxious. and neurotic. not that there's anything wrong with being neurotic :) . Just don't bother me with your neurosis. I never bother anyone with mine. Like being peaved by all the people who ask, "what's the weight on that?"
 
#123
Joe Nerve said:
People asking weight is a definite peeve of mine. While I'm sure it happens, I've yet to see someone who questioned the weight on any bass in the classified section ever actually buy one of the basses they questioned.

Random thoughts regarding this: Unless it's a custom bass, if you want to know the weight go to the company website and look it up yourself. I don't own a scale. I'm not going to run out and buy one for someone who's not going to purchase a bass I'm selling anyhow. The only bass I ever owned that was a "backbreaker" was a bubinga corvette, and in all honesty it wasn't all that bad. I've played Stingrays for 2 1/2 hour sets. If you think that's heavy or there's a problem with it, then I'd suggest getting into shape.

If weight really is a big problem for someone then I'm going to guess you already know what the featherweights are. Danos, Ibanezes, etc... and if you want something boutiquish then I'm sure you already researched it. When someone is concerned over a few ounces however on a traditional bass with a possible ounce and a half of mods or whatever makes someone think it's going to make a world of weight difference - sorry but to me you're just being obnoxious. and neurotic. not that there's anything wrong with being neurotic . Just don't bother me with your neurosis. I never bother anyone with mine. Like being peaved by all the people who ask, "what's the weight on that?"
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Thanks for this post. Now I know never to buy a bass from you. Light or heavy.
 
#126
Aside from a few very heavy basses, and a few very light ones, what is the fluctuation in weights? From about 9lb to about 11lb? Doesn't really seem like a range that should be the basis of making a purchase or passing.
 
#131
IPA said:
Aside from a few very heavy basses, and a few very light ones, what is the fluctuation in weights? From about 9lb to about 11lb? Doesn't really seem like a range that should be the basis of making a purchase or passing.
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If you have back pain 1 lb. can mean the difference between a comfortable gig and a night of pain. I don't play as well when my mind is on my back pain. I can't do a 4 hour gig with a bass over 9 lbs. Sorry if you can't understand that, but it is true.
 
#133
I view buying things on talkbass no different than buying something at a mom and pops or mass merchant. If I walk in and am looking at a cabinet and ask them how much it weighs... I expect them to care enough to find out 'if they wish to sell it "to me"'. I see asking the same about basses no differently... 'if they wish to sell it "to me"'

I find it hard to believe that some of the guys here making a case for not providing the weight of a bass would find it 'ok' for someone to dismiss a question of theirs a frivilous or unimportant if 'they' have a question when they're willing to plop down money on something. I bet somehow their question would suddenly become important and have valid reasons why it needs answered.

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#134
Showdown said:
No, I don't buy basses from people with bad attitudes. If I'm spending my money I want to know exactly how heavy a bass is. If that irritates you I'll spend my money somewhere else. There are plenty of people that want my business. It's called the free market.
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Seems to me like you're the guy with the attitude. And with your 8 years on talkbass you never bought anything here anyhow. I'm sure ya asked lots how much basses weigh though.

I won't miss you not buying from me. I promise.

And I have a good attitude. :) :spit:
 
#135
I propose a new special TB weight system for basses. First build a simple beam balance. Put the bass in question on one side. Add chickens one at a time to the other side until the chicken side is heavier. Then the official weight will be between the final number of hens minus one and the final number of hens. For example if 3 hens are heavier than the bass the official weight will be between 2 and 3 hen weights.:D
 
#136
Joe Nerve said:
Seems to me like you're the guy with the attitude. And with your 8 years on talkbass you never bought anything here anyhow. I'm sure ya asked lots how much basses weigh though.

I won't miss you not buying from me. I promise.

And I have a good attitude. :) :spit:
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You are right, I have never bought anything from Talkbass. I have bought a number of basses from eBay though, and I always ask the weight. If they can't (or won't) tell me I don't buy. It is that simple.

I don't understand why giving a customer information that they need to make a purchase is a bad thing. Don't you want to sell your basses? If you went to a car dealer and asked the MPG on a car and they wouldn't tell you (or worse got angry that you asked) wouldn't you take your money somewhere else?

My father owned a retail business for 35 years. In his day retailers lived by the idea that "the customer is always right". We have lost that today.
 
#137
I've done over a hundred deals on TB, and I always ask how much a bass weighs. As far as people asking about the weight all the time and not buying, it's really simple: if the seller doesn't answer, or cops an attitude, or says "I dunno, pretty light I guess, compared to my T-40", then I don't buy. If they give a prompt and straightforward answer, and the bass is heavier than I want, then I don't buy. Why should I? And if I bought it without asking, and it turned out to be a boat anchor, and I complained, the seller would (rightly) say "if the weight was important, you should have asked."
 
#138
Showdown said:
I don't understand why giving a customer information that they need to make a purchase is a bad thing. Don't you want to sell your basses? If you went to a car dealer and asked the MPG on a car and they wouldn't tell you (or worse got angry that you asked) wouldn't you take your money somewhere else?
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Here's where I think the problem lies. I DON'T OWN A SCALE and I'm not going to buy one to make YOU happy. I'll survive without you or anyone else who cares all that much about the weight of a bass buying from me. I really will. Don't have a hissy fit with me though when I tell you I don't know the weight, or tell you to look it up yourself. I've had basses for sale that were completely stock where people asked, "hey, what's the weight on that?". I had to go to the websites to find out (something they could have just as easily done themselves), only to never hear from those people again. It's annoying.

I have 2 basses for sale right now. A Dano. It's wicked light. Lightest bass I think I ever owned. The other is a squier Jazz. It's heavier. Not anywhere near as heavy as the corvette I owned though. Yep. That's about the best you're going to get out of me. I'm actually glad that people such as yourself will steer clear of my sales. I'd hate to have to refund someones money cuz my scale (the one I don't own) was 2 ounces off.

And I still think I have a better attitude than you cuz I'm kinda laughing at this, and well... it seems your panties are getting a bit bunched up. :)
 
#139
bongomania said:
I've done over a hundred deals on TB, and I always ask how much a bass weighs. As far as people asking about the weight all the time and not buying, it's really simple: if the seller doesn't answer, or cops an attitude, or says "I dunno, pretty light I guess, compared to my T-40", then I don't buy. If they give a prompt and straightforward answer, and the bass is heavier than I want, then I don't buy. Why should I? And if I bought it without asking, and it turned out to be a boat anchor, and I complained, the seller would (rightly) say "if the weight was important, you should have asked."
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+1

I used to not care about weight until I bought a 10.5 lb. L2000 that, after about an hour of playing, would bring about a numbness in the left arm and hand cramps. Not good. I even bought one of those Y-straps to try to distribute the weight across two shoulders but that didn't seem to help. Shame, really, as the tone of that bass was awesome. My Rick, however, sits right at 9.7 lbs. as does my (different) G&L and they're fine so I've decided to draw the line at 10 lbs. tops but 9.5 lbs. preferred and even lighter would be better.

As far as I'm concerned, I have a very real and valid reason to be concerned about weight as I want a bass that'll not cause health issues over the course of a gig (or even a practice session). If you don't want to take a few minutes to go the extra mile to secure a sale, that's your choice.

Oh, and I've bought plenty of gear here on TB and, yes, the first question I'll ask if I'm even marginally interested in your bass is "Weight?"
 
#140
Joe Nerve said:
I've had basses for sale that were completely stock where people asked, "hey, what's the weight on that?". I had to go to the websites to find out (something they could have just as easily done themselves), only to never hear from those people again. It's annoying.
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First, most basses do not have weights listed on the mfr website. Second, wood varies a lot, so just because it says "9.5 lbs" on the mfr's site doesn't mean that's how much your bass weighs. The 9.5 is just an average, or a general goal. And maybe the reason you "never heard from those people again" was because they didn't like your attitude. Fortunately for you, you didn't need their money anyway.
 
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