Well, I did it… Now what?

[BassToGoGo]

Not sure if anyone has mentioned one of these but I am a huge fane of Peavey's G Bass.

35" scale, lightweight, jazz style neck and great electronics. There's one currently for sale on Reverb...
https://reverb.com/item/45390484-pe...nVYaOeE9MoNXN9PZUjfJqQkv1e8uG0RYaAuOnEALw_wcB

 

[duderasta]

Try getting with Tom Clement... Lightweight basses are kinda his thing. I'd try getting in touch with him to see if he can work in your budget. Tom Clement Instruments | Specializing in Hand-Crafted Lightweight Basses and Guitars

 

[Rjb1101]

You should absolutely look at getting a strap that goes over both shoulders. I had some really bad upper back/neck problems from years of playing many nights per week. I looked for light weight basess And bought a couple. it helped but wasn’t the best solution. I bought a double shoulder strap from the D’Addario just to try. That was 15 years ago and I’ve never looked. never had to worry about bass weight again. 100% comfortable in balanced.

If I ever get good enough to gig, I’m gonna get a custom made leather strap that goes over both shoulders and ties them into a waist strap. I’ll look like a dork, but my back will feel like money.