solo4652 Posted June 11, 2016 Author Share Posted June 11, 2016 [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1465670594' post='3070145'] [/quote] Nah - too prone to temperature changes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LZD56 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1465670012' post='3070140'] http://news.baileyguitars.co.uk/index.php/2011/04/bailey-custom-one-string-bass-77-assembly-and-set-up/ [/quote] That's no good - it's left handed 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 [quote name='LZD56' timestamp='1465681764' post='3070235'] That's no good - it's left handed [/quote] A quick swap at the nut should fix that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunburstjazz1967 Posted June 11, 2016 Share Posted June 11, 2016 [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1465670012' post='3070140'] http://news.baileyguitars.co.uk/index.php/2011/04/bailey-custom-one-string-bass-77-assembly-and-set-up/ [/quote] Is this the latest Adam Clayton signature model? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 [quote name='sunburstjazz1967' timestamp='1465682404' post='3070243'] Is this the latest Adam Clayton signature model? [/quote] PMSL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1465669627' post='3070138'] Folks, I think I'm looking for a somewhat more radical solution. I'm looking for something seriously lightweight, but giggable. Something like the Sinsonido, or similar. So - get radical - step outside of the "normal" bass shape....Go on, be creative... [/quote] The Yamaha is 3kg and moderately radical in a world of P & J clones. Edited June 12, 2016 by Mykesbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doonaboon Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Not quite within budget (a mere $9000 to preorder!) but this is as light as it gets... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWYFXheilJM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) [url="http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/media/Basses%20CURRENT/Westone%20The%20Rail%201985%20CURRENT/Westone%20The%20Rail%20-%20take%202_body%205_zpsnoi7vhpo.jpg.html"][/url] That's not the original pickup BTW. I had a Dark Star re-issue retro-fitted. Edit: This is a 32" scale bass. Edited June 12, 2016 by Happy Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiliwailer Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1465669627' post='3070138'] So - get radical - step outside of the "normal" bass shape....Go on, be creative... [/quote] http://youtu.be/7Oo2H-W7d6A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 How about this? I've just bought a five string bass, so was going to list this for sale to pay for that. It's a 34 inch scale, very broad range of tones & would be within the budget you mention. Most importantly for you even though it's 8lbs, the balance is so good it feels as light as a feather on a strap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 @ Wilco. Thank you. What's the weight, please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1465721280' post='3070390'] @ Wilco. Thank you. What's the weight, please? [/quote] 8lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) @Wilco. Hmmmm - 8Lbs is perhaps still a little heavier than I'm looking for. Quite surprising, given that it has a carbon neck. Cardboard bass! Westone Rail - Now we're talking! @HappyJack - What's the weight of that Westone, please? How's the balance for playing when standing up? @Number6 - I had a look at the Chowny basses. For me, they do look a bit dated with that Eddie Cochran/1950's style. Sorry, not for me. @Neephied - Similar reaction to the Epiphone Jack Casady. It weighs 8lbs/3.6 Kgs. I'm trying to find something under 3 Kgs, hence the "let's be creative and unusual" request. I keep looking at the Sinsonido and this cheap copy: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Anygig-AGB-Full-Scale-Length-Travel-Bass-Guitar-Backpacker-Portable-Bag/321884540505?_trksid=p2045573.c100033.m2042&_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20131017132637%26meid%3Dada28af155334dcd8a6f8b7c51978cb0%26pid%3D100033%26rk%3D6%26rkt%3D8%26sd%3D222028132975"]http://www.ebay.co.u...%3D222028132975[/url] How easy would it be to upgrade the pickup? Any other full-scale, decent quality 4-string stick-type basses out there? Thanks again for everybody's suggestions. Steve Edited June 12, 2016 by solo4652 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Hi Steve, Any particular reason for not wanting to go short scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solo4652 Posted June 12, 2016 Author Share Posted June 12, 2016 I suppose it's because I'v always played 34". Better the devil you know, and all that. *Quickly Googles scale length of Yamaha BB424 to save later embarrassment* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilco Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1465722793' post='3070409'] @Wilco. Hmmmm - 8Lbs is perhaps still a little heavier than I'm looking for. Quite surprising, given that it has a carbon neck. [/quote] I weighed it a few weeks after I got it, & was surprised that it weighed the same as a P bass I had. They felt totally different weights when playing. I think it's down to the 'pull' over the left shoulder - with the Steinbergers light neck there's very little, which is why it felt so much lighter. Shame we weren't closer so you could try it out & see what I mean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naxos10 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 The reason I asked the short scale question is that Scott Whitley's SWB-1 is only 7lbs in weight has passive or active options and would be well under your target price. Plays better than many basses costing twice the price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul S Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 If you can get used to short scale the Danelectro Longhorn needs weighting down to stop it floating away. Just weighed mine (with the strap still on it) and it is around 4.5lbs. Lovely things they are too - I gig mine frequently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grahambythesea Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I had to get rid of my Fender Jazz for similar reasons and I bought on this site a Spector Rebop second hand that's about 7.25lb and very comfortable. Top end of your budget but available. Also have a Spector Spectorcore semi hollow which is just over 8lbs but it is a 5 string with. 35in scale so I reckon the 4 should be lighter as its a 34 ins scale. There is an Italian web shop which sell them new within your budget and deliver to UK really quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 (edited) [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1465722793' post='3070409'] @HappyJack - What's the weight of that Westone, please? How's the balance for playing when standing up? [/quote] Weight = just shy of 8lbs, maybe nearer 7.5lbs. I have lighter basses than that (SGC Nanyo Bass Collection SB320 for example, or my Mike Lull P-bass) but if you're looking for a combination of low weight with whacky design then that's the best I can offer. Neckdive = not that much. More than a Precision but way less than a T-bird. With basses this light, it's worth remembering that a 'sticky' strap (like my neoprene Comfort Strapp) makes far more difference, and that the weight of the lead looped through your strap and into the socket again makes more difference than it would with an 11lb bass. Above all, it is - of course - headless! This is at The Horns in Watford, sound was appalling, performance not much better, but at least you can see how it looks on stage. http://youtu.be/L6OLY_OyFu4 Edited June 12, 2016 by Happy Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alyctes Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 I have a Sinsonido. Sounds good, looks radical, weighs so little I occasionally have difficulty remembering it's there. Second hard, under £200. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwithvan Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Another recommendation for the Ibanez sr500. Mine is also very light at about 3kg. More importantly it balances well - I have another bass about the same weight but it's uncomfortable to play because of neck dive. The sr500 ain't sophisticated, but it can do a wide variety of jobs. Very thin neck though, hence mine is now surplus to requirements. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bagman Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Tobias Growler Not sure if they are sub £500 though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckman67 Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 What about the Vintage V4 P bass clone, I have heard that they are light weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted June 13, 2016 Share Posted June 13, 2016 Vintage (brand) instruments are completely pot luck. Some are surprisingly light, some are outrageously heavy. Besides which, it's such a bloody stupid name that I could only own one by sanding it off the headstock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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