I heard that the body cavity of the Mothman bass contains a singularity (black hole). That's why it is heavier... More mass.
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What are your lightest/heaviest basses?...
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My lightest is a G&L JB-5 in empress (paulownia), which is around eight pounds, probably a little more. My other four weigh about the same, but I'd assume the M-2500 is heavier than the others, which are fours.
I've never actually put any of mine on a scale before, but:
Heaviest - Warwick Streamer LX 4 (probably around 11lbs)
Lightest - Warwick RB Corvette 4 (probably between 7.5-8 lb)
It's funny how balance plays such a big part when the instruments are on a strap, though. The Streamer really feels pretty light because it's so well-balanced. I didn't mind gigging with it, especially with 1-1.5hr sets. But I definitely sit down with it if I'm practicing. Over time, well-balanced or not, they start to wear on my shoulder and back if they're anything over 9lb.
Heaviest - Warwick Streamer LX 4 (probably around 11lbs)
Lightest - Warwick RB Corvette 4 (probably between 7.5-8 lb)
It's funny how balance plays such a big part when the instruments are on a strap, though. The Streamer really feels pretty light because it's so well-balanced. I didn't mind gigging with it, especially with 1-1.5hr sets. But I definitely sit down with it if I'm practicing. Over time, well-balanced or not, they start to wear on my shoulder and back if they're anything over 9lb.
94 Peavey Foundation 5 - 9.4 lb
2000 Peavey Millennium 5 - 9.1 lb
Kinda funny that the passive bass is heavier than the bass with a pre-amp and two 9v batteries. Both balance well on a strap.
2000 Peavey Millennium 5 - 9.1 lb
Kinda funny that the passive bass is heavier than the bass with a pre-amp and two 9v batteries. Both balance well on a strap.
Wow.... must be some heavy glitter.
The 7.3 lb one is swamp ash, a lot of variation in weight.Wow.... must be some heavy glitter.
The other one is alder, but I've heard metal flake finishes do add some weight.
Lightest solid body is the Dingwall AB1. And it's a 6-string! I don't know how they do it. (Well, I guess I do. A small body - styled so it doesn't seem too small-looking - with good, light wood. And lightweight hardware.)
The heaviest is the Warwick Streamer Stage I 5-string. 10lb 7oz is pushing it for my almost-50-year-old back but it's worth it for the uniquely hefty feel. ("Broadneck" 20mm spacing with a thick neck profile and gobs of heavy flame maple throughout. Never tried anything else like it.)
The heaviest is the Warwick Streamer Stage I 5-string. 10lb 7oz is pushing it for my almost-50-year-old back but it's worth it for the uniquely hefty feel. ("Broadneck" 20mm spacing with a thick neck profile and gobs of heavy flame maple throughout. Never tried anything else like it.)
I bought a ‘79 Gibson RD Artist new. It was natural with a maple neck.
Weighed over 14 pounds.!
One of the main reasons I sold it.
Weighed over 14 pounds.!
One of the main reasons I sold it.
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My lightest bass
One of a kind 5 String Chris Squire Mouradian CS-74 bass guitar
This is a 5 string bass styled after the Mouradian CS-74 bass played by Chris Squire. This is a one of a kind bass. There were less than 100 of the original CS-74 basses made, and none of them were 5 string basses. The Body is maple, the neck and fretboard are both maple, the pickups are Seymour Duncan, The bridge is Schaller, and the wiring is a 4 band Audere preamp. It has been hand sanded and it has a hand rubbed oil finish.
This bass is crazy light and it is fun to play ... and the tone is awesome
One of a kind 5 String Chris Squire Mouradian CS-74 bass guitar
This is a 5 string bass styled after the Mouradian CS-74 bass played by Chris Squire. This is a one of a kind bass. There were less than 100 of the original CS-74 basses made, and none of them were 5 string basses. The Body is maple, the neck and fretboard are both maple, the pickups are Seymour Duncan, The bridge is Schaller, and the wiring is a 4 band Audere preamp. It has been hand sanded and it has a hand rubbed oil finish.
This bass is crazy light and it is fun to play ... and the tone is awesome
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I’m down to 1 bass. So it’s my lightest and heaviest.
I have 2 Basses on the way, and 2 in Cliff Bordwells build queue.
My bass is 6.5 pounds.
I’m not counting my Ubass.
Solid, no chambering, perfect balance. Really light swamp ash body.
I have 2 Basses on the way, and 2 in Cliff Bordwells build queue.
My bass is 6.5 pounds.
I’m not counting my Ubass.
Solid, no chambering, perfect balance. Really light swamp ash body.
Red Franken P - 9.0
Black MIA 83' P - is the heaviest at 9.8
MIM JB is 9.6
Wht. PJ is 9.4
Black MIA 83' P - is the heaviest at 9.8
MIM JB is 9.6
Wht. PJ is 9.4
I'm actually curious to know how much all of my basses weigh, now. Gonna have to weigh them when I get back home.
Lightest- Epiphone Allen Woody
Lightest 5 string- Ibanez fanned fret headless
Heaviest - 72 P bass.
Heaviest 5 string- Alembic Orion redwood.
Lightest 5 string- Ibanez fanned fret headless
Heaviest - 72 P bass.
Heaviest 5 string- Alembic Orion redwood.
Since I'm currently down to two, this is easy.
Heaviest: defretted G&L L2000 Trib. at just under 10 lbs.
Lightest: depickguarded Peavey Fury at just over 8 lbs.
Heaviest: defretted G&L L2000 Trib. at just under 10 lbs.
Lightest: depickguarded Peavey Fury at just over 8 lbs.
