Need suggestions for lightweight bass.

[slaphappywoman]

O.k. Folks. Need your wise bass wisdom another time.
I'm a petite lady with small hands.
I just returned an Ibanez SR500. It had some issues and I never could get a sound I liked out of it. I did like the fast neck and lightweight.
I own 2 Yamaha Motion B basses. I have had one of them for 30 years! They are actually 34" scale but people think they are short scale bass's. Anyway, I love them and they are pretty much perfect. One is Fretless and One fretted. I do have to switch back and forth between them to get the sounds I want on different songs. What I am wanting to do is get a 3rd bass that meets all my needs and just bring the Fretless to gigs as a second bass for a song or two.
So, I am looking to add a 3rd bass. It needs to be lightweight.
Active or passive is fine. Can be short or medium scale. Cannot be a long scale, jumbo fretted, back breaking monster.
LOL!
My style is mainly rock but I like to slap and funk it up a bit too.The bass Needs to be able to take a beating. I had an Aria Pro bass once and I tore that thing up. ha!
So, I know everyone likes to talk about their babies, so what are your suggestions?
The music stores in my area don't have much to choose from.
Mainly just Monster P basses and cheap crap.

 

[Martin89]

I'd suggest a Mikro, I've played heavier guitars. Or maybe an electromatic from Gretsch, I don't know what they weigh in at but I don't think it's much.

 

[Tonegasm]

Build one using GFS' bass bodies. They're extremely light.

 

[slaphappywoman]

I have seen those Mikros'. They look like bass's for little kids or people that just started playing.
I have been playing for 30 years. I do not want to show up with one of those. Ha!
I will look into the other one you suggested.

 

[slaphappywoman]

I have no experience in building a guitar. I just want to buy something with this money that is burning a hole in my pocket!

Build one using GFS' bass bodies. They're extremely light.

 

[jlepre]

I'll assume you're looking for a 4 string correct?

I just got a killer Lightwave 5 string that weighs all of 7.5 pounds. Check them out at: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[slaphappywoman]

Yes a 4 sting. 5 strings are awesome but I have a hell of a time with this hands trying to play one.

I'll assume you're looking for a 4 string correct?

I just got a killer Lightwave 5 string that weighs all of 7.5 pounds. Check them out at: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[tdub0199]

My Schecter Stiletto Custom 4 is really light and has a good sound.... the scale is 34" i think...

 

[slaphappywoman]

Yes, I see those. They look nice. Have thought of them. Wish I could find one and try it out first. What style of music do you play?

My Schecter Stiletto Custom 4 is really light and has a good sound.... the scale is 34" i think...

 

[slaphappywoman]

Wow nice bass.
I don't see the price anywhere. It looks expensive.
I need to stay under $1000

I'll assume you're looking for a 4 string correct?

I just got a killer Lightwave 5 string that weighs all of 7.5 pounds. Check them out at: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

 

[Din Of Win]

Danelectro Longhorn.

Fender Aerodyne.

 

[tbirddad]

Have you tried a Fender Mustang?

Bill Wyman played one for years - he said becuse of his small hands it fit beautifully!

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[Martin89]

I have seen those Mikros'. They look like bass's for little kids or people that just started playing.
I have been playing for 30 years. I do not want to show up with one of those. Ha!
I will look into the other one you suggested.

The electromatics are very nice. I still like to play a GSR200(34") which even though may be considered beginner, has a good feel/lightweight like the SR's but IMO a better p/u configuration for better sounds. I don't think anybody who's not a bass player would notice, and the one's who would probably wouldn't think much of it considering your "petite woman/small hands" situation. One woman I know who's an elementary school principal has a similar situation because she has to buy kid's shoes, some notice some don't; big deal.

 

[slaphappywoman]

Have not tried the Mustangs yet. I'm going to go to some music stores this weekend and see if I can find one to play. But I doubt it.
Keep the ideas coming.

 

[jlepre]

Wow nice bass.
I don't see the price anywhere. It looks expensive.
I need to stay under $1000

Here's a link where I ordered mine from:

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_s...eywords=lightwave+bass&sprefix=lightwave+bass

As you can see they are under $1000, and have plenty of room for slapping with AMAZING tone!

 

[honeyiscool]

Mustang Bass or Musicmaster Bass.

 

[slaphappywoman]

Has anyone played a Fender Jaguar?

 

[slaphappywoman]

Good points. Will look into it.
No more SR's for me after this last one.

The electromatics are very nice. I still like to play a GSR200(34") which even though may be considered beginner, has a good feel/lightweight like the SR's but IMO a better p/u configuration for better sounds. I don't think anybody who's not a bass player would notice, and the one's who would probably wouldn't think much of it considering your "petite woman/small hands" situation. One woman I know who's an elementary school principal has a similar situation because she has to buy kid's shoes, some notice some don't; big deal.

 

[The Bass Clef]

You could find a nice light Jazz bass. The skinny neck would probably be perfect for you and it'll sound awesome for slapping and anything else - a lot better than a Mustang or Musicmaster IMO.

 

[slaphappywoman]

I played a few fender Jazz bass's in the past and they were too heavy. Could not even stand up for longer then a few minutes. Have they changed them over the years to be lighter?

You could find a nice light Jazz bass. The skinny neck would probably be perfect for you and it'll sound awesome for slapping and anything else - a lot better than a Mustang or Musicmaster IMO.