NBD - Fender Aerodyne MIJ 2014

[GManfromOz]

I've got exactly the same one! I also bought it on a whim and more to do with its weight and those classy looks.

To be honest I've really only started playing it seriously in the last few weeks after buying it in February. It's got the standard strings on it and it sounds great on the P pickup. In less impressed with the J alone though.

How much did you pay for it?

 

[jasper383]

A Jazz w flats sounds great!

Neck pickup/flats/wide open tone is one of the all time great recording tones.

 

[johnson79]

I've been very interested in one of these non-export models for a few years. Either white or dolphin

 

[Meghans Dad]

I had a jazz with flats on it a while back. Liked the way it sounded. Am I the only one?

No, you are not alone.....

 

[wintremute]

I love the Japanese Aerodynes. They're so gorgeous.

 

[40Hz]

Gorgeous! I've had one of those (in that finish) on my GAS list longer than I'd care to admit. Play it well!

@AaronVonRock - If you change your mind about it, please drop me a PM. We can talk.

 

[EVerderame]

beautiful bass!
really like those aerodynes

 

[winterburn69]

A Jazz with dead flats ???

I had a jazz with flats on it a while back. Liked the way it sounded. Am I the only one?

A Jazz w flats sounds great!

Neck pickup/flats/wide open tone is one of the all time great recording tones.

A Jazz with flats is the bees knees! I have a Jazz with 3 year old Chromes and Aguilar 70s pickups. Sounds amaze-balls.

And this is technically a PJ with flats.

 

[KickingBass]

drool Noice! They don't make these anymore right? Where would one get one?

 

[AaronVonRock]

How much did you pay for it?

20,000 Thai baht which is about US$575.

 

[AaronVonRock]

drool Noice! They don't make these anymore right? Where would one get one?

I have heard the Japanese models are discontinued. The one I bought is a 2014, so maybe it was among some of the last ones made?

I see MIJ Aerodynes pop up on the used market in Bangkok every now and then for reasonable prices. It's a bit of a trade off; American made instruments are $200-400 more expensive here than they are in the US but Japanese made ones that never reach North America or Europe are a good deal used.

 

[JRA]

congratulations! i hope your new instrument gets the love, and loves you back! very nice!

 

[EVerderame]

I have heard the Japanese models are discontinued. The one I bought is a 2014, so maybe it was among some of the last ones made?

I've saw some new in Ishibashi store, Tokyo, in March 2016, JP and jazz models

[edit] should had get one

 

[Ken J]

32 or 34" scale?

 

[EVerderame]

34"

 

[bdplaid]

Awesome, Congrats!
Question: does yours neck-dive? I have tried to buy an Aerodyne in the past and the head just went right for the floor.

Best of luck with this one!

 

[Charlzm]

Well, color me surprised, since I thought all Aerodynes looked like this:

 

[AaronVonRock]

Awesome, Congrats!
Question: does yours neck-dive? I have tried to buy an Aerodyne in the past and the head just went right for the floor.

Best of luck with this one!

No neckdive whatsoever. That was a concern of mine with the basswood body, but it's not an issue. I use a MONO Betty strap which are fairly wide and grippy on my shoulder. Not sure if that plays a role or not.

 

[AaronVonRock]

Well, color me surprised, since I thought all Aerodynes looked like this:

I might be mistaken, but I think that is the design for the MIA Aerodynes. The MIJ Aerodynes look like the one I just bought.

 

[Charlzm]

I might be mistaken, but I think that is the design for the MIA Aerodynes. The MIJ Aerodynes look like the one I just bought.

You learn something new every day. Well, you can try to, anyway.