NBD!! (and Squier Bronco Bass Weight)

[2cooltoolz]

I just had spinal (lumbar) surgery. My doc told me not to lift anything over 8.5 lbs. for a month and be really careful, building up for a couple months after that. There aren't many things more unwieldy than lifting a bottom heavy bass into position from the stand, while sitting in a chair. Soooooo.

The contender:

Weighing in at a mighty 6 lbs. 14.5 oz.!!

VS.

My main stable: all at 9 lbs. 6 oz. or greater!

I am loving this little bass! My first short scale! It'll probably never leave the house, but I have put in hours on it in the last couple days!

 

[Oren Hudson]

I love it. Congrats.

 

[scuzzy]

Cool little basses with a nice setup. Love the sound with mild dirt and a heavy pick.

 

[gip111]

Hmm, mine comes in at 7.8 lbs. It's a 2012. Wonder why such a difference?

 

[covermego]

That's a real nice weight for your present circumstances. My 2019 Shell Pink Bronc is 6lb 10oz.......
As for the weight of Broncos....... my experience is that they're all over the place. Lightest I've owned was 6lb 7oz, whilst the heaviest was 8lb 10oz (IIRC). I think it's just whatever wood they have to produce them.
Currently, I have a Squier Jaguar SS weighing 6lb 13oz, while the heaviest was an unbelievable 9lbs!! As one that also deals with structural issues, the lighter the better!! Keep on keepin' on!!!

 

[Bass-Babe]

That's a real nice weight for your present circumstances. My 2019 Shell Pink Bronc is 6lb 10oz.......
As for the weight of Broncos....... my experience is that they're all over the place. Lightest I've owned was 6lb 7oz, whilst the heaviest was 8lb 10oz (IIRC). I think it's just whatever wood they have to produce them.
Currently, I have a Squier Jaguar SS weighing 6lb 13oz, while the heaviest was an unbelievable 9lbs!! As one that also deals with structural issues, the lighter the better!! Keep on keepin' on!!!

one of my broncos weighed a whopping 6lbs 3oz's and resonated like a mofo.

 

[covermego]

one of my broncos weighed a whopping 6lbs 3oz's and resonated like a mofo.

Whoa! That post was over 2-1/2 years ago. Kinda twisted my mind for a minute, lol.
Funny that this came through right now, as I just took delivery of a Squier VM Jaguar Short Scale (manufactured in 2012) and it comes in at 6lb 10oz......real light. However, the last one I bought, a 2017 model weighed .... and I'm still amazed and blown away by this ...... 10lb 15oz! Man, almost eleven pounds! I actually took the pickguard and control plate off to see if someone stashed gold in there! Nope, just one super heavy bass. I got rid of that one faaaaaast!

 

[blackspider57]

I just got a 2023. 8 LBS even.

 

[2cooltoolz]

I just had spinal (lumbar) surgery. My doc told me not to lift anything over 8.5 lbs. for a month and be really careful, building up for a couple months after that. There aren't many things more unwieldy than lifting a bottom heavy bass into position from the stand, while sitting in a chair. Soooooo.

Weighing in at a mighty 6 lbs. 14.5 oz.!!View attachment 4265065

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update: 04/09/2024

I got a like on this thread today. (YAY! ) Nearly 3 years old, but it's nice to be loved!

The thing is, that particular bass felt too "toy-like" after playing it a while. (Plus, gimme bass parts...)

I went this-a-way:
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2021 Squier Bronco neck (from above), edges rolled, frets dressed, slightly tinted: 2020 Squier Bronco body: Seymour Duncan Vintage Rails SVR-1N Pickup: CTS and Switchcraft electronics: Hipshot Licensed UltraLite Machines w/ Lollipop Keys: Fender “vintage” threaded saddle bridge: WD Pickguard, Fender Strat “aged” knobs: 6 lbs, 13 oz