NBD Fender Aerodyne Precision Bass

[FollowMeDown]

Honestly, this is as modern as I'll ever need Fender to be. Wish they would bring this one back, last seen in 2009…PERFECT.

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[DougieB]

I’ve had my eye on a similar black/cream-bound Aerodyne Jazz for a couple years and just haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I absolutely love the way this bass looks with the smoked hardware and no pick guard, and it is lightweight (matters to me). There have been some criticisms about the basswood’s tendency to ‘dent’ easily. Have you had any issues during regular gigging/heavy use?

Hi Chris, they do ding easily but I have had no problems gigging with it, like all our instruments watch what you are doing! It is very light compared to my other Jazz Basses, I have bone issues and it suits me down to the ground,

 

[stevieg]

Well, that's another one I can cross off my bucket list. This to me, is the most beautiful Precision Bass out there, and I've been searching for one as early as 2010. But they're so freaking rare it's not even funny. Yesterday, I finally found one in blue close to me in Europe. It took me 10 friggin years to find one.
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The Aerodyne Precision Bass is a bound, arch top basswood body with a flamed maple veneer offered in 3 colors for the export version: blue, crimson and natural. These were made in Japan from 2006 to 2008. The domestic japanese ones were referred to as the APJ-DMC, featured DiMarzio pickups (which we didn't get) and other finish options like violet and sunburst.

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It has a Jazz bass neck (39mm nud width), one piece maple with walnut skunk stripe (semi-gloss finish) and matching headstock, rosewood fretboard with white acrylic inlays.
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But mine has a neat bonus to it. It came with a flamed maple neck. Super lucky with this, not every one can boast about having this on one of the rarest Precisions out there. There's even some figuring on the headstock.

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It's very thin on the sides thanks to its arch top. Note the bridge has its own recess so that it can sit straight. It still has the belly cut, and sort of still has the forearm cut. Along with the really light weight, it makes this a really comfortable bass for gigging.
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Thickness of the body compared to a normal P bass body.


This bass was played heavily so it isn't really in great shape. I had to replace the pickguard as the previous owners drilled so many holes for a thumb rest. Its finish has also gone dull, so if anyone has tips for reviving the color, I'd appreciate it.
Previous owner strung it with flatwounds, and I gotta say, the vintage tones you can get with it are godly. It doesn't quite fit my style, bass is kinda boomy, but for fingerstyle playing it sounds really good.

Very nice!!! Enjoy in excellent health...

S

 

[jluke]

Hey guys, I have this exact bass but in fantastic condition. It’s the blue colour tone. I’m flirting with the idea of selling. Any idea what it may be worth?

 

[Clark Westfield]

Very nice, very jealous.

 

[Shirobon]

Hey guys, I have this exact bass but in fantastic condition. It’s the blue colour tone. I’m flirting with the idea of selling. Any idea what it may be worth?

There was a time where I would say ̶D̶O̶ ̶N̶O̶T̶ ̶S̶E̶L̶L̶ ̶ ahem I mean uh somewhere around the ballpark of 800 bucks. Under a grand.
BUT, the market prices are going up now and it is a very desirable guitar... Test the waters for around a grand maybe?

 

[jluke]

Ha

There was a time where I would say ̶D̶O̶ ̶N̶O̶T̶ ̶S̶E̶L̶L̶ ̶ ahem I mean uh somewhere around the ballpark of 800 bucks. Under a grand.
BUT, the market prices are going up now and it is a very desirable guitar... Test the waters for around a grand maybe?

Haha, thanks. As I say, I’m considering it, but I also love the instrument and will happily hold on to it. It’s not going to go down in value from now, at least one would imagine!

 

[Dave Neal]

I am aware this is an older thread but I picked up a red Aerodyne P past weekend in mint condition. It just needed a good clean and set up, it's great!

 

[ChrisWright]

I am aware this is an older thread but I picked up a red Aerodyne P past weekend in mint condition. It just needed a good clean and set up, it's great!View attachment 4662127

It’s beautiful… But how is it a PBass if it’s a PJ pick up configuration? Shape?

 

[Dave Neal]

It’s beautiful… But how is it a PBass if it’s a PJ pick up configuration? Shape?

Because Fender calls it a n Aerodyne P bass and yes it has a P bass body profile.

 

[ChrisWright]

I’ve seen the Jazz versions forever but only recently seeing the P style. Enjoy!

 

[Dave Neal]

I’ve seen the Jazz versions forever but only recently seeing the P style. Enjoy!

Thanks Chris. Apparently there are not too many of the P versions around. I got lucky and found a closet queen.

 

[prom311]

Forget the bass, cool cat!

 

[Dave Neal]

Forget the bass, cool cat!

They broke the mould when she was born, she is crazier than a bag of rocks and has me laughing every day.

 

[jluke]

Hi guys, I ended up taking the leap and putting my P bass Aerodyne up for sale. It’s up for $1850 aud but that’s to combat the low ballers, I’m negotiable. Can send a link if people are interested!


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[StixandFish]

jluke,

What did you end up getting for it? I have one that's been sitting in my closet for 15 years.

 

[meesterbassman]

Old thread I know but finally found a lovely (totally mint) blue one of these too. Just as nice as expected after a minor fettle and string change. I’ve read about people changed pickups as they’re ‘weak’ but they seem fine to me…?

 

[meesterbassman]

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[C Stone]

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Super stoked fir you, this is on my bucket list, beautiful bass. Enjoy it!​

 

[Gilmourisgod]

Such gorgeous basses, the only P I’ve ever really coveted. Take care of it though, hard finish over soft basswood = easily dented.