Light weight bass

[ThinCrappyTone2]

another vote for headless (solves any balance issues of lightweight bodies, and removes the head weight)

Kiesel can make you a bass (headless or standard) where you spec lightweight wood species, you can get it chambered, and you can pay an upcharge to have them select the lightest boards of that species. You can also get it made short scale, which will be less material and weight as well.

They made me an 8-string guitar (vader) and it's 5.5 lbs. Obviously not a bass, but super light even for a guitar.

 

[Terry Farmer]

Sandberg all the way.

 

[TK4261]

Hi, due back and shoulder issues I am considering to get a light weight bass, I have always played fender jazz US, but not easy to carry and have on shoulder anymore. Can someone suggest a good bass that is light weight? Can be short scale as well. Budget ideally between $1.5k- $2k range

thank you

Marusczcyk makes a great Jazz Bass. I have a 30" short scale one in the classifieds that weighs in at 7.0 lbs

 

[Nedmundo]

G&L JB made from empress.
Mine is 7 1/2 lbs. and they are all about the same weight.

If you want a traditional J-bass, this is a great option. I used to have a five-string G&L JB-5 with empress body, and it was about 8 lbs., with fantastic J-bass tone. G&L uses lightweight tuners, which helps with good balance and overall comfort.

 

[Standalone]

Hi, due back and shoulder issues I am considering to get a light weight bass, I have always played fender jazz US, but not easy to carry and have on shoulder anymore. Can someone suggest a good bass that is light weight? Can be short scale as well. Budget ideally between $1.5k- $2k range

thank you

My favorite lightweights are Basswood 1980's japanese Ibanezes. Keep an eye out for them if you want to go vintage.

 

[Kahfi92]

Sandberg tt or go small and light with Strandberg

 

[foolforthecity]

It may serve you to try a headless bass given your back and shoulder issues. I have shoulder issues as well and I have found not having to support the weight of a headstock has been more beneficial than a lighter weight instrument. Couple the headless comfort with a lighter weight bass and you have an ergonomics dream.

For consistently light weight in a balanced package I suggest the Ibanez EHB 1000. They seem to consistently range from 6.5# to 7.5#.

I’ll add in my positive experience with the EHB1005MS… nice and light, ergonomic design (EHB, Ergonomic Headless Bass). When I’m feeling the hurt, I pull out the EHB.

Check out TB brother Lobster’s YouTubes on this bass for some good info

 

[foolforthecity]

5.7 lbs
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Man that has me drooling!

 

[iiipopes]

My Jaguar H is 32-inch scale, 7 lbs, and perfectly balanced.

 

[Greywoulf]

another vote for headless (solves any balance issues of lightweight bodies, and removes the head weight)

Kiesel can make you a bass (headless or standard) where you spec lightweight wood species, you can get it chambered, and you can pay an upcharge to have them select the lightest boards of that species. You can also get it made short scale, which will be less material and weight as well.

They made me an 8-string guitar (vader) and it's 5.5 lbs. Obviously not a bass, but super light even for a guitar.

The problem I have with most headless basses is their design usually makes them too flat and wide of neck, and especially so at the nut! Lightweight is great, and no neck dive is even better, but if it hurts to get my hand around the neck it's not for me... Of course this may not be the OP's problem. ~So just saying....

 

[cnltb]

Basslab is good too, for lightweight basses.

 

[whero]

If you're open to a PJ pickup configuration, my Fender Aerodyne Jazz is 7 lbs.

 

[JohnnyBottom]

There a Muckelroy in the Classifieds ...8.6 lbs if you could pull it . great price .
Amazing basses imho and small footprints if that helps as well.

 

[MartinzeBassman]

Steinberger, Höfner or Gibson/Epiphone EB0

 

[Old Fart]

My lightest bass is a Danelectro DC59. Bonus: It is also very good-sounding. I bought it after I heard one on a recording.

 

[magyk8ball]

Headless bass. Ibanez if you really want to keep it in the budget. Mines right at around 6lbs, full scale 24 frets, and fits in a guitar sized gig bag. And i think they have a short scale, and multi scale options if desired.

 

[Nookster]

Here's another plus 1 for the Fender Aerodyne. It's got a thinner profile and 7lbs. I'm and old dude and its always my go to when I'm on my feet for an extended period. Love mine.

 

[p12bassnut]

It seems a lot of people have a sweet spot in regards to weight depending on many different factors. Mine is 6.5-7.5 lbs. Anything lighter then I have problems with neck dive, any heavier then I have problems with shoulder pain. The trick is to find one that works and stick with it.

 

[Aidenn7]

take cheap bass.. and drill holes.. and put light weight tuners on it.. or you could build one the same way..

 

[ThinCrappyTone2]

The problem I have with most headless basses is their design usually makes them too flat and wide of neck, and especially so at the nut! Lightweight is great, and no neck dive is even better, but if it hurts to get my hand around the neck it's not for me... Of course this may not be the OP's problem. ~So just saying....

i have five headless’s, guitars and basses, from different mfg’s, and never noticed that. What model are you talking about?