Is my super-light US Standard Precision normal?

[aRandomAggie]

I'm curious, is this just a freak one-off, or was there a run of basses during this period that were notably light? Were they using higher grade alder, secretly using poplar again, or is it just a really lucky find?

Thanks!

This is one of the reasons why people around here always recommend you play a bunch of Fenders at a shop before buying.

I've got a fretless Am. Std. Jazz that's almost 10lbs. I've also got a MIM Classic 50's P that's a hair over 8lb. Every time I've had the P in a shop for work, I get comments from the guys on how light/resonant it is, and how great is sounds.

TL; DR: You got a good one. Hang into it and don't let go.

 

[Lowbrow]

P basses from 7.5 - 9.5 lbs are typical.

 

[MrLenny1]

Fender made a P Bass Lyte years ago.
Depends on the woods IME.
I had an early 80's Jazz bass that weighed close to 12 lbs.

 

[heynorm]

My '02 MIA P is noticeably lighter than my '87 Squier Jazz. I've been told at jams my 'neck was really heavy.' I just think of it as solid. No neck dive, just feels balanced.