Receiving a Bass heavier than advertised

[MindinAction]

I have a hard rule that 8.5 pounds is my upper limit due to a bad shoulder. If they advertise a specific weight I depend on that. Digital scales are pretty accurate. A half-pound makes a significant difference. If I received a bass that was 9 lbs., you bet I'd return it.

 

[ImTheOnlyOne]

Perhaps it was weighed on a diminished scale?

Ask seller to cut you a check for 9.14.47 then call it even?

OK,OK. A return is justified if the correctly verified weight of item received fails to match the confirmed advertised weight within the implied precision of measurement. No rounding up, down, shenanigans or excuses.

 

[attackz]

How do you know that your scale is well calibrated?

 

[LowEndLobster]

12 carrots

 

[darwin-bass]

I read it as 9lbs 14oz also. ???

Same

 

[darwin-bass]

I bought a used GL Jazz years ago. Seller said it was light. I made it clear I need light. The bass turned out to be over 10 lbs IIRC which was more than either of us considered "light". I reluctantly returned it and he happily accepted the return.

That's the only one. Every other bass I've bought I've had control over the weight so I get what I want or at least I know what I'm getting before it arrives.

 

[Pep]

12 carrots

Exactly!

 

[sean_on_bass]

i'd worry less about the exact number and instead on how it actually feels to play. if it feels too heavy for you, return it. i wouldn't get into it with the seller over a slight difference in weight. it's not really a perfect science to weigh a bass in the first place for most people. personally i find it weird to even weigh a bass in the first place.

 

[MindinAction]

How do you know that your scale is well calibrated?

I double-check my package weights when I take them to the carrier and they match.

 

[attackz]

I double-check my package weights when I take them to the carrier and they match.

They generally round up to the nearest lb so wouldn't be good enough for the accuracy OP is looking for.

 

[bassbengoa]

This is an excellent example on why the imperial system unit sucks

 

[ghostdog93]

Consider yourself lucky. My Mustang is heavier.

 

[MindinAction]

They generally round up to the nearest lb so wouldn't be good enough for the accuracy OP is looking for.

They may do that for pricing, but you can look at the actual weight on their scale to compare.

 

[CoughSyrup]

Just buy a Sandberg Superlight and be done with it.

 

[attackz]

They may do that for pricing, but you can look at the actual weight on their scale to compare.

Cool. Then OP should do that test or a more convenient one before trying to claim false representation.

Strings for a 5er can weigh 4.5oz's so consider taking those off as well to get the weight down

 

[timmus]

Purchased a rare 5 string Fender Jazz bass off verb. The weight was stated as 9.4 lbs.
As soon as I unpacked I knew that was off. On my postal scale it weighs 9.14.47.

I'm confused...weight as stated is 9.4 lbs...your scale says 9.14.47 lbs. What is your scale actually telling us? 9.14lbs 14oz? If that's the case, the bass is lighter than what was advertised. Maybe it's reading weight in decimal numbers which would still be under 10 pounds (9.1445 pounds). Also, having worked in a cal lab for a few months (even doing scales), most calibrated scales outside of a temp/humidity controlled lab are still by off +/- 5% (8.5 > 9.6lbs)

 

[jazzenfunk]

So, the actual weight of the bass is lighter than advertised?

I read the weight as 9lbs 4oz. I weigh it at 9lbs 14.47 oz.

 

[jazzenfunk]

9.14 is less than 9.4.

9.14 oz is more than 9.4oz how?

 

[jazzenfunk]

If you're particular about weight and ergonomics on a 5 strings Jazz bass you definitely should not be looking at Fenders, check out Kikuchi Guitars, Sadowsky, Momose, Black Smoker, Tsubasa Guitar Workshop, and even EDWARDS by ESP. They consistently deliver low 9s to high 8s with active 5er, much better playability on the necks and cutouts than Fenders ever could.

I have owned most of those. I know Fenders are heavy. I never buy Fenders. I thought I was getting a Bass just over 9lbs. (9lbs4oz to be exact)
It weighs just under 10 lbs. Im not going to try and get any compensation. It does make a difference to me but that being said, I will survive. we all have gotten gear that may not be as advertised, I was just wondering if anyone had ever had a weight issue and what did you do, other than just let it go.

 

[jimmydean]

I ordered a Sire bass because of the 5 lbs that it was listed at , I should have known better and called first . The bass was 10.5 lbs . I used the bass on two gigs and ended up selling it .