What is a good weight for a bass guitar?
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What is a good weight for a bass guitar?
For a new Standard or American Standard Fender Precision or Jazz Bass of the 4-string variety, the weight will be between 8.5 to 9.5lbs (3.9 to 4.3kg).
Are all bass guitars heavy?
Not only is the bass guitar longer and heavier than the guitar, but bass amps tend to be larger and heavier as well. Short-scale bass guitars, chambered bodies, and wide, heavy-duty straps can help manage the weight of the instrument.
What is the average weight of a bass guitar?
After looking at 25 different bass guitars, the average weight is 8.54 pounds (3.87 kilograms). The lightest of these basses was 4.7 pounds (2.13 kilograms) while the heaviest bass was 12 pounds (5.44 kilograms).
Which bass guitar is easiest to play?
Fender’s electric bass guitar was easier to play than the traditional upright, fretless bass — and much easier to transport. Electric bass guitars also produced a more substantial low-end rumble that filled the room. If you want to play rock and roll, electric bass guitars are the best choice for beginners.
Do heavier basses sound better?
Objectively speaking, heavier electric guitars do not sound better than lighter guitars. The type of wood used in the body of the guitar will determine its weight. This is quite a controversial topic among guitar aficionados.
How much does a Fender Aerodyne bass weigh?
about 7 pounds
The body outline is shaped like the Jazz Bass, though substantially lighter (the Aerodyne Jazz Bass weighs about 7 pounds, compared to the 10 pounds of the standard Jazz Bass)….Fender Aerodyne Jazz Bass.
| Aerodyne Jazz Bass | |
|---|---|
| Neck | Maple |
| Fretboard | Rosewood |
| Hardware | |
| Bridge | Fixed |
Do bass players get calluses?
You will eventually develop some calluses, which will help your playing, but it really shouldn’t take very much effort to fret a string cleanly, even at the first fret. The bass can indeed be a lead instrument.
Is a Jazz bass easier to play?
Its tone meets a very specific expectation and this is where this bass excels. It’s easy to use and good at one thing. That’s not to say some players don’t gravitate to the Jazz bass first. Physically it’s easier to play and provides the player a wider sonic variety of tone with it’s dual coil pickups.
What bass does Flea play?
Fender Jazz Bass
Currently, his main stage bass is a Custom Shop Fender Jazz Bass, modified with a Modulus Lane Poor pickup. Fender has released this bass for sale as the Flea Signature Active Jazz Bass, in addition to a signature instrument modelled after his 1961 Fender Jazz Bass (which has been his primary studio bass since 2006).
Is Basswood softer than Alder?
As Lo-E mentioned, Basswood is a softer wood and dents a lot easier than Alder. I am actually a guitarist that has recently started playing bass, but have owned many basswood guitars. No complaints at all in terms of tone. I would say that basswood tends to accentuate the high frequencies more so than Alder.
Do you want a heavier or lighter guitar?
Heavier guitars generally have better sustain, and more resonance than lighter guitars. This is often due to the wood type, and the body size. Thicker guitar bodies, cause the tone to be fuller, warmer and louder. It’s also good to remember how body type influences tone.
Which Fender bass is the lightest?
If you don’t feel like reading the whole list, my top pick for the best lightweight bass guitar is the Fender Aerodyne 4-String Jazz Bass. Coming in at about 7 pounds, this guitar is highly regarded by many bassists, and it looks and sounds beautiful.