Telebass Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) For no particular reason other than curiosity...and a new set of scales! Cheapie off ebay, but seems pretty good. If you looked for similar, they're the ones with a smiley face! Fender Kingman acoustic ---- 6.5lb Squier Bitsa Precision -------- 6.8lb Warwick 'The Alien' 4 --------- 7.1lb Squier VM P TB --------------- 8.7lb Fender MIM P Bitsa ---------- 8.8lb Edited July 26, 2014 by Telebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horizontalste Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Weight has never been a problem for me (although I understand it is for many), I'm yet to play a bass that's uncomfortable because of how heavy it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planer Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Since this seems to be a common question, what's the chances of making this a sticky? We could add to the thread over time and turn it into a world-class bass weight database. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 We would need to wait for the public weigh bridge to open on Monday for me to post the weight of my black stingray 5 : lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1406368713' post='2510920'] For no particular reason other than curiosity...and a new set of scales! Cheapie off ebay, but seems pretty good. If you looked for similar, they're the ones with a smiley face! Fender Kingman acoustic ---- 6.5lb Squier Bitsa Precision -------- 6.8lb Warwick 'The Alien' 4 --------- 7.1lb Squier VM P TB --------------- 8.7lb Fender MIM P Bitsa ---------- 8.8lb [/quote] That seems light for those particular models Telebass, maybe those cheapie scales are cheap for a reason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cameronj279 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 My Warwick Corvette 5 is roughtly 13.2 lbs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molan Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='planer' timestamp='1406374528' post='2510989'] Since this seems to be a common question, what's the chances of making this a sticky? We could add to the thread over time and turn it into a world-class bass weight database. :-) [/quote] I don't think weights of the main mass market instruments are uniform enough to build a decent database (unless maybe it was continually updated by averaging each duplicated listing). As an example I've weighed Fender J's and P's ranging between 8.5lbs and 12.5lbs and even recent 'identical' US Standards have been between 8.5 and 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1406376900' post='2511008'] That seems light for those particular models Telebass, maybe those cheapie scales are cheap for a reason [/quote] I thought the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) The scales back up results I've had before. Thwe Squier Bitsa is my main gigging bass because it weighs nothing. The perfectly normal weight Fender now seems MUCH too heavy! Try a current VM Precision. the6y weigh nothing at all! In fact, I may have to go the route of Hipshot Ultalite tuners eventually, because it's not as well balanced as it could be. Edited July 26, 2014 by Telebass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1406385946' post='2511089'] The scales back up results I've had before. Thwe Squier Bitsa is my main gigging bass because it weighs nothing. The perfectly normal weight Fender now seems MUCH too heavy! Try a current VM Precision. the6y weigh nothing at all! In fact, I may have to go the route of Hipshot Ultalite tuners eventually, because it's not as well balanced as it could be. [/quote] My apologies, I take it all back, it was a good purchase Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 Your bitsa P is literally half the weight of the last one I played Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planer Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='molan' timestamp='1406382854' post='2511056'] I don't think weights of the main mass market instruments are uniform enough to build a decent database (unless maybe it was continually updated by averaging each duplicated listing). As an example I've weighed Fender J's and P's ranging between 8.5lbs and 12.5lbs and even recent 'identical' US Standards have been between 8.5 and 10. [/quote] Scratch that then... :-) I didn't think that through, did I? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grangur Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='planer' timestamp='1406397410' post='2511224'] Scratch that then... :-) I didn't think that through, did I? [/quote] The problem is that real wood is a natural material. The density of the specific piece of wood, the closeness of the grain and sizes of knots etc all affect the weight. If only... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted July 26, 2014 Author Share Posted July 26, 2014 [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1406394164' post='2511184'] Your bitsa P is literally half the weight of the last one I played [/quote] It really is almost toy-like. I can wear it for hours and not notice. If I did the Hipshot Ultralites mod, it would not only be better balanced, but half a pound lighter still! The only fly in that ointment, if you like, is that the tuners would almost be more expensive than the rest of the bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 26, 2014 Share Posted July 26, 2014 I had a bitsa jazz, I sold it on here, it was based on an affinity jazz and was lovely and light, perfect for long gigs. The last P I played was a 15lbs 70s one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Jeezus, even my plexiglass one wasn't that heavy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1406400283' post='2511251'] It really is almost toy-like. I can wear it for hours and not notice. If I did the Hipshot Ultralites mod, it would not only be better balanced, but half a pound lighter still! The only fly in that ointment, if you like, is that the tuners would almost be more expensive than the rest of the bass![/quote] Not if you buy the Hipshot Licenced Ultralites They weigh the same as the USA ultralites and work as accurately in my experience. I bought a full set for my 5 string Squier and they were £58 all in posted to my door. No customs vat etc. (Obviously it would be a tad cheaper again for a 4 string set) Now my nice VM P5 weighs a friendly 8.5lbs http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/301188167337 Edited July 27, 2014 by miles'tone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Telebass Posted July 27, 2014 Author Share Posted July 27, 2014 Will check that out immediately! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1406422046' post='2511415'] Jeezus, even my plexiglass one wasn't that heavy! [/quote] Oh yes they are out there, awful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Scorpio Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 I've got a Squier VM PJ that comes in at around 8lbs, definitely under 8.5, and that feels so light to me. Can't imagine a bass in the 6lb range, probably forget I had it on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 27, 2014 Share Posted July 27, 2014 [quote name='Telebass' timestamp='1406471256' post='2511702'] Will check that out immediately! [/quote] Cool My P5 balances perfectly now, so much easier to play. BTW they are the ones that come on Lakland Skylines, so although they are inexpensive they are certainly not cheapies. I put some USA Hipshots on my old American Fender. These work just as good for me. Hold their tune for ages. Only thing is you do have to order from the States as you can't get the licenced ones here. Still, only takes about a week so no biggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlungerModerno Posted July 28, 2014 Share Posted July 28, 2014 Hope this isn't hijacking the thread but over [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/241943-mim-jazz-conundrum/"]here[/url] I'm looking at exchanging/picking up a new MIM Jazz - and I just happened to have weighed this one (2000ish MIM): [attachment=167767:Jazz_top.JPG] It's about 9.6 lbs ( or 4.3 kg) This is from regular bathroom scales. All taken with (me + bass) - (me) - with a quick average so should be close. Anyway I'm hoping to get one of a similar or slightly lighter weight - definately not much heavier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 My Dingwall is 7lb 9oz, one of my Shukers is 7lb 11oz, the other is 8lb 4oz, and my Thunderland (Lakland-necked T-Bird) bitsa is 8lb 6oz All good, can't be doing with heavy basses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted August 14, 2014 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Don`t know exacts but I know my 78 Precision is a tad over 10lbs. Really notice the difference when I play my backup, a Korean Squier P, probably made of ply. Feels like it`s going to float away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Just out of interest, I've weighed mine. Wal Pro 2E - 9lbs 12oz (amazed at this, it feels a lot more when I'm wearing it) Bitsa P bass - 9lbs 9oz (as per Wal, it feels a lot more after a couple of hours!) Sire V7 5-string - 9lbs 7oz Shuker custom 5-string - 8lbs 14oz Yamaha RBX765A - 7lbs 15oz OLP Ray - 8lbs 12oz Ibanez BTB 6-string - 9lbs 12oz Tanglewood acoustic bass - 5lbs 9oz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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