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lightest bass - not hollow or wierd
- Thread starter SteveC
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Well, kind of. But I played this for a couple nights and my neck and shoulder could really tell this is a heavier than normal jazz...or I am more of a wimp. Could be, I'm only getting older.
I'm going to weigh it tonight when I get home and see what's up. Anything that doesn't hurt my neck shoulder 3 days later is my new definition of light.
Look for a solid color Guild Pilot bass on ebay.
The solid colors are lightweight polar bodies. Most have active EMG pick-ups and can be had for under $500.
They hang great and play great.
The solid colors are lightweight polar bodies. Most have active EMG pick-ups and can be had for under $500.
They hang great and play great.
If light weight is your top priority, why did you rule out semi-hollows? They're not a bad option, IMO.
The lightest bass I've ever played myself was a Danelectro but they're kind of a funky niche item and I don't know what your definition of "weird" is.
The lightest bass I've ever played myself was a Danelectro but they're kind of a funky niche item and I don't know what your definition of "weird" is.
The lightest bass I've encountered is my MPG Level 4JJ. 6.6 pounds and balances very well. I wear it 3-4 hours with no shoulder fatigue at all.
i just don't see a semi hollow or hollow working for funk, soul, slap, etc. Maybe I'm wrong. All there is around here for that are Honers.
See if you can track down a MIJ Fender Precision Lyte from the late 80s to the mid 90s. Light as a feather and they sound good. You should be able to get one around 400 bucks.
I owned a Valenti that was insanely light, played like a dream, and sounded great.
Might not hurt to check with Nino and see what he has in stock or nearing completion. He's usually got a few "in-stock" basses available on his website.
Might not hurt to check with Nino and see what he has in stock or nearing completion. He's usually got a few "in-stock" basses available on his website.
lightest "normal" bass i've played is a buddy's alleva coppolo 5-string j copy. my precision lyte is maybe a little lighter than it, though with those crap pickups it comes with, i wouldn't call it normal 
It seems to me there are TONS of options but only if you're willing to spend oodles of cash. Most moderately priced basses are a standard 9 pounds, give or take a pound. I'm trying to think of some < 7 pounders that are nice and cheap and I'm coming up blank.
Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
If you don't mind me asking, how'd you decide between an MB-2, a Deep, and a Mouse? Which factors were most important to you? How does the MB-2 scratch your itch?
Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
+1
My left rotator cuff won't tolerate much weight anymore. But, a lightweight bass, alone, isn't enough to assure me of a comfortable, playable bass. Body shape, contouring, and balance are just as important as weight to me.
Jazzdogg
Less barking, more wagging!
Another solution, for some, is modification. I've reshaped several bass bodies, making them more comfortable, better looking, and lighter in the process. The kind of modifications I make won't turn a boat anchor into a down pillow, but the improved playability has made the effort worthwhile.
