mikeh Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 The sandberg jm4 I had was close to 13lb, and weighed a ton after a 2 hour gig. Quote
charic Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1378760188' post='2204469'] That Mark King chap seems to be able to lift his up under his chin, so his [i]must[/i] be the lightest... [/quote] He's actually holding it "down" with his chin you know? It's a helium bass Quote
dlloyd Posted September 11, 2013 Posted September 11, 2013 I have an old Yamaha BBN4 fretless that is incredibly light... I'm guessing around 5 to 6 lbs. I'll have to weigh it. Quote
BassTractor Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 (edited) My Aria bass weighs next to nothing, and as a result I can't weigh it on my scales, as they need 4 kg as a minimum. Edit for spelling: Air bass! Edited September 12, 2013 by BassTractor Quote
Musky Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1378756594' post='2204377'] I'm not going to tell you about my '64 Hofner 500/1 Violin. You'd get jealous. Assuming you believed me. [/quote] Go on Jack, don't keep us in suspense. Under 6lbs? Quote
Happy Jack Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 [quote name='Musky' timestamp='1379008296' post='2207717'] Go on Jack, don't keep us in suspense. Under 6lbs? [/quote] Yup. 5 1/2 lbs to be precise. When I play it, I barely notice that it's there. Quote
fretmeister Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 Blimey. I might want a lighter bass now! Quote
Prime_BASS Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1378718871' post='2203494'] Yamaha BJ5B. 5.7kg (12.5lbs) [/quote] Im sure i tried this at the bass bash ages ago. Can't forget that weight. Quote
Musky Posted September 12, 2013 Posted September 12, 2013 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1379017728' post='2207890'] Yup. 5 1/2 lbs to be precise. When I play it, I barely notice that it's there. [/quote] I'm sure I've got straps that are heavier than that. Quote
LukeFRC Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 My streamer is about [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3780g - which is about 8lb 5oz. (same as fionn's) I used to have a Peavey T40 - great bass but I remeber realising it was just under twice the weight of the streamer[/font][/color] Quote
cocco Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1379052663' post='2208076'] My streamer is about [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]3780g - which is about 8lb 5oz. (same as fionn's) I used to have a Peavey T40 - great bass but I remeber realising it was just under twice the weight of the streamer[/font][/color] [/quote] Was wondering how long it would take for someone to mention the T-40. I've never weighed mine but they are pretty substantial. Quote
BigRedX Posted September 13, 2013 Posted September 13, 2013 [quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1379018598' post='2207906'] Im sure i tried this at the bass bash ages ago. Can't forget that weight. [/quote] Completely overshadowed weight-wise by Flat Eric's double-neck though. Quote
duffer1 Posted September 14, 2013 Posted September 14, 2013 Lightest solid body must be the Ashbory which weighs in at approx 2lbs. Then again it does have plastic strings and bridge and a really short neck! It does work tho' Quote
iconic Posted September 17, 2013 Posted September 17, 2013 Yamaha RBX4-A2....light....very light... Squier VMJ....early build...must of been filled with mercury! Quote
foal30 Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 (edited) My Boner is very heavy but my Growler is very light Edited September 18, 2013 by foal30 Quote
Funky Dunky Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 I had the privilege of playing a Wal at the superbly-named Ayr Guitar on Saturday, belonged the shop owner. I'm not up on Wal models but he said it's the same as Geddy Lee's. Anyway, it weighed the same as a fat raccoon holding a bowling ball. Just impractically heavy, no way could I wear that thing for anymore than a couple of songs. Amazing instrument, but unreasonably weighty. Quote
razze06 Posted September 18, 2013 Posted September 18, 2013 Allright then: T40 : 11 lbs exactly Westone thunder: 10.4 lbs CMI Ned Callan: 9.4 lbs All the others are much lighter, under 9 lbs. Lightest of the lot is the bassmaster funk, at 7.9. Not the most common choices in basses, i know... Quote
ead Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Bizarrely my basses seem to weigh either 9lbs or 7lbs according to the scales in ead towers. Nothing in between. Quote
SaxyBassist Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Does anyone know what the Ibanez SR300 weighs? [size=4] [/size] Quote
thisnameistaken Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 My 1991 Thumb 4 weighs considerably more than my mate's 1994 Stingray 5... The 'ray is so much bigger, it's quite unsettling. Quote
AttitudeCastle Posted September 23, 2013 Posted September 23, 2013 Russ (Binky on here) must have some heavy basses! Those ERB's can't be that light! Quote
icastle Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 I have an ESP LTD 6 which weighs in at just under 15lbs. Fortunately, its extremely well balanced or it'd be unusable. Quote
Lowender Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 For some reason, I find heavier basses sound better than light ones and lighter guitars sound better than heavy ones. Go figure. Quote
Ashborygirl Posted September 24, 2013 Posted September 24, 2013 My Alembic Mark King was 14lbs+ and left me with permanent shoulder damage. Dingwall AB1 - 7.1lbs Quote
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