Chris Sharman Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 After seeking this esteemed forums experiences of the Fender Aerodyne Precision I went ahead and bought one. It needed work so it was shipped straight off to Andy (AJR1515 of this parish) to seek his attention. The usual pint at the Patternmakers exchanged (Doombar this time) along with the various bits I had purchased to complete the transformation of a good looking, lightweight, and original looking bass into an absolute stunner. I give you this: to this: I am sure Andy has done some more in-depth photos of the work he has done on this, but it now plays as good as it looks and will get it's first public outing on Saturday night with The Badly Stuffed Bears at the Holly Bush in Marehay, Ripley. I can not wait. Thanks Andy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass Pedal Geek Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Wow. That looks stunning. There is something about those Aerodynes that always spoke to me. Maybe it's the binding on the body - looks great! Enjoy :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 It was a pleasure to work on this one...it is a stunning bass. Light, slim, and a great great sound. There's a thread in Repairs and Technical about how I go about tidying up a fretboard, which was this one Let us know how it goes in Ripley, Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Nice looking bass Chris, am glad the recommendations worked out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassix Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 That's a beaut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sharman Posted April 19, 2015 Author Share Posted April 19, 2015 [quote name='bassix' timestamp='1429372603' post='2750928'] That's a beaut. [/quote] Thanks, it's also a beast. The pickups are so hot that it blew an active USA Jazz into the weeds last night! the sound is just EPIC. When we were setting up last night I got this out of the case to put it on the stand and heard the support band guys behind me whisper a collective "F**k Me!" when they saw it. ...and then they heard it... It looks like my Jazz may be hitting the marketplace soon as I can't see this ever leaving my hands. Again, thanks to Andy for his work, and thanks to those on here who contributed to my decision to purchase it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceBass3901 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 This is not helping me not want an Aerodyne. Great bass man, looks sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 [quote name='Chris Sharman' timestamp='1429444683' post='2751382'] Thanks, it's also a beast. The pickups are so hot that it blew an active USA Jazz into the weeds last night! the sound is just EPIC. When we were setting up last night I got this out of the case to put it on the stand and heard the support band guys behind me whisper a collective "F**k Me!" when they saw it. ...and then they heard it... It looks like my Jazz may be hitting the marketplace soon as I can't see this ever leaving my hands. Again, thanks to Andy for his work, and thanks to those on here who contributed to my decision to purchase it. [/quote] It's great to hear, Chris! I told you that it was the best sounding bass I've heard through my own amp... Excellent - can't wait for the next one Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allighatt0r Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 Andy, you're a bloomin' wizard Congrats on an awesome bass Chris! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted April 19, 2015 Share Posted April 19, 2015 [quote name='allighatt0r' timestamp='1429455628' post='2751512'] Andy, you're a bloomin' wizard Congrats on an awesome bass Chris! [/quote] Takes off pointy hat and bows low enough for long grey beard to curl round on the floor... ...mind you, starting off with a f*****g lovely bass helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Glad you're as happy with your as I am with mine. Lovely basses and stupid cheap for what you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 That is a nice bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 Glad you found a P to your liking Chris, I know you were tempted by my P deluxe at last year's bass bash. Sounds like this one's right for you and that's half the battle. My deluxe has found a happy home with another BC'er too so it's all good. Hopefully catch your band soon, one of the guys in my new project lives in Marehay and our first gig is likely to be in a Ripley pub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted April 20, 2015 Share Posted April 20, 2015 It does look lovely. Great choice. Is the neck a jazz neck or a p neck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sharman Posted April 20, 2015 Author Share Posted April 20, 2015 The neck on it feels even slimmer than my MIM Jazz Thunderpaws. I don't know if this is my mind playing tricks on me but it really does feel that way. and yes Kev I was very taken by your Precision but could not quite justify it at the time. I have to admit that this one I simply couldn't refuse. It was the combination of looks and weight (or lack of) that sold it to me. Hope to see you up Ripley some time then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixxx Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Good timing as it looks like Fender Japan is no more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Steve Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Excellent, mine will be worth thousands in a couple of weeks then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Another top job from Andy - nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Very nice. Do they only make Aerodynes with P pickups ? I don't recall coming across one with just jazz pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felixxx Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 They are rare though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alhbass Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I had a red Aerodyne Pbass a few years back - bought (and sold) on here - lovely looking instrument, but I was never convinced that the tone was anything like as cool as the appearance.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Number6 Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 That's cool.....i like the pearl pick guard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted April 26, 2015 Share Posted April 26, 2015 (edited) [quote name='felixxx' timestamp='1429783720' post='2754844'] They are rare though. [/quote] Niiiiice - thanks for the info. Always baffles me why a bass with a Precision pickup can be described as a Jazz bass, but there you go Edited April 26, 2015 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Sharman Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 [quote name='Number6' timestamp='1429891180' post='2756102'] That's cool.....i like the pearl pick guard [/quote] Thanks, I saw a photo of one that was for sale online a while back and that had the pearl pickguard fitted. Kind of stuck with me and as soon as I was told this bass was for sale I knew what was going on in place of the black one that was fitted. It just looks "right" you know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telbomber Posted February 8, 2016 Share Posted February 8, 2016 hi guys. sliiiiightly off topic. i have an aerodyne jazz, wedding present from the lovely wife just wondered if there was anyone in my neck of the woods (essex) who can give her the same attention as Andy in this thread? (the bass i mean, not the wife!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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