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Light weight basses

#7
I was going to say the Cort Curbow, too. It is reviewed (along with a bunch of other basses) in the most recent (Dec.) issue of Bass Player, although they say it's 7 lbs 12 oz. You can also see what it looks like, which is quite unusual. They also have the Daisy Rock Stardust, which is made for teenage girls. It also has a narrow neck and is 7 1/2 lbs. She will probably either love or hate (no in between) the pinkand white sparkly finish. Also, the Warwick Rockbass is about 7 1/2 lbs and looks more normal than either of these. The neck is not narrow, though, but I am a woman with small hands and it is fine for me. The Ibanez Erodune bass (EDA900) is also between 7 and 8 lbs and has a very narrow neck that is great. It also looks very 'wild'.
Happy hunting!
Girl bassists are awesome:bassist:
 
#12
I would vote for a Cort Curbow. I just recently recieved my cc6 and I LOVE IT!!!!!

Although, it is a horrid bass to play when sitting unless you have your strap up high. not only is it really neck heavy(well the 6string is dont know about a 4) but the bottom horn is too small and it wants to fall off your lap.

I rarely ever play sitting down so it doesnt bother me, but it could be a pain in the ass for others..
 
#14
Jackson just release a new line of basses called the Anti- Gravity series. Suposed to be really light (6-8lbs). I haven't been able to find one to test drive but I am looking in the same market. On average anything made from alder or swamp ash is on the light side. Yamaha is good, so is some washburn, and warmoth stuff.
 
#15
I just picked up a shecter today. Cannot remember the model but it was the lightest bass I have ever picked up. Neck was nice and thin. I did not plug it in though, so I cannot tell you how it sounds. It was made out of some blond wood with a different top in the style of the yamaha TRB neck throughs
 
#18
I can't believe nobody has mentioned the Guild Pilot. They can be had for cheap. They were feather-light. (At least mine was.) They had great sounds. I miss mine.

Mine had a solid maple body, rosewood 'board and EMG's. All the same tones I was getting out of my Jazz (mostly) at two thirds of the weight!
 
#19
Originally posted by bluemonk
I was going to say the Cort Curbow, too. It is reviewed (along with a bunch of other basses) in the most recent (Dec.) issue of Bass Player, although they say it's 7 lbs 12 oz. You can also see what it looks like, which is quite unusual. They also have the Daisy Rock Stardust, which is made for teenage girls. It also has a narrow neck and is 7 1/2 lbs. She will probably either love or hate (no in between) the pinkand white sparkly finish. Also, the Warwick Rockbass is about 7 1/2 lbs and looks more normal than either of these. The neck is not narrow, though, but I am a woman with small hands and it is fine for me. The Ibanez Erodune bass (EDA900) is also between 7 and 8 lbs and has a very narrow neck that is great. It also looks very 'wild'.
Happy hunting!
Girl bassists are awesome:bassist:
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i also have a EDA900. but the problem now is: i cant play well other basses with larger necks :D but the eda 900 rocks!
 
#20
90UOTE]Originally posted by C//LiMBa
i also have a EDA900. but the problem now is: i cant play well other basses with larger necks :D but the eda 900 rocks! [/QUOTE]


I love meeting people who own an Ibanez EDA900/905 series bass. :hyper:

Not only are they light, they are very, very comfortable to play sitting or standing.

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Check one out if you get a chance.

Mike ;)
 

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