Japanese Aerodyne

[Currrls]

These have been advertised constantly on ebay recently. Anyone have an oppinion on wether its legit or what it might play like??

[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Japan-Aerodyne-Jazz-Bass-AJB-66-VWHT_W0QQitemZ330287562100QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item330287562100&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1298|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]Fender Japan Aerodyne Jazz Bass[/url]

[budget bassist]

From what i hear, they're ace CIJ = awesome, not heard much about the tone but the PJ config probably sounds pretty sweet and how awesome does it look? I tried an aerodyne precision once though (same PJ config) and it sounded pretty sweet.

[Sean]

I had one and the build quality and feel of it were top notch. For my taste the pickups were a little thin so I put some Fralins in and then it was fantastic. I ended up getting shot of it as I found that it was a bit uncomfortable to play for long gigs, other than that it was fine.

Aren't you playing one in your avatar?

Edited November 24, 2008 by Sean

[Currrls]

[quote]From what i hear, they're ace smile.gif CIJ = awesome, not heard much about the tone but the PJ config probably sounds pretty sweet and how awesome does it look?[/quote]
yeah really want a CIJ. and you're right it looks amaaazing

[quote]Aren't you playing one in your avatar?[/quote]
thought someone would say that. that one isn't mine and i'm not sure whether its japanese or not, i guess i should ask.
and also i was just wondering about the source. bit wiered that a man from finland is selling japanese guitars to england!

[budget bassist]

I'm pretty sure all the aerodynes are japanese made? Just some are imported and some of them aren't. I think they keep the best ones in japan but some private sellers import them themselves.

[Currrls]

riiiiiiiiight ok. i'll definetly give that some serious consideration then!

[Currrls]

hmm the [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Japan-Aerodyne-Jazz-Bass-AJB-66-CAR_W0QQitemZ330287562043QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item330287562043&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]red[/url] one or the [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Japan-Aerodyne-Jazz-Bass-AJB-66-VWHT_W0QQitemZ330287562100QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item330287562100&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1301|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]white[/url] one?

[Deep Thought]

Yep, the Aerodynes are all Japanese-in fact that one is a Japan-only version with a pickguard-the export versions don't have them. Lovely basses, but the bound edge, as noted, can be a bit uncomfortable over time. The carved top can cause problems if you want to change the bridge too, but it's not insurmountable. If none of that bothers you, go for it. I see the same seller has a black one too.

[budget bassist]

Ah yeah that's the main difference, pickguard and colours. I think some of them come with a flamed maple top too? not sure, but they're definitely all CIJ.

Also go for the white

[Currrls]

thanks for that. would there be any difficulty with changing the pups?

[thebeat]

The guy's from Switzerland although he does seem to be an ex-pat with a name like D Boyle...seems to sell a few MIJ Fenders on the 'bay.

[thebeat]

[quote name='Currrls' post='335876' date='Nov 24 2008, 10:13 PM']thanks for that. would there be any difficulty with changing the pups?[/quote]


Not if you can use a soldering iron and a screwdriver

[budget bassist]

[quote name='Currrls' post='335876' date='Nov 24 2008, 10:13 PM']thanks for that. would there be any difficulty with changing the pups?[/quote]
Not at all, it's a relatively simple job on a passive circuit and those pickups should be the same size as any other standard p/j pickups on the market. I think if you liked the one you played before and you have the money, you should go for it, they're very nice basses. I wish i could have one! Unfortunately though, if i had every bass i wanted i'd need another house to put them all in!

[WarPig]

I have one (Grey) and its a great bass. The p pup sounds great, but as with many PJ basses the j pup is abit weak.
Theyre well made and very stylish, id love a white one.

[Sean]

[quote name='Currrls' post='335876' date='Nov 24 2008, 10:13 PM']thanks for that. would there be any difficulty with changing the pups?[/quote]

No. Check my post above, I put Fralins in mine.

[Currrls]

ok thanks. its just with what someone had said about the arch-top body i wondered if that would affect it.

i should be seeing my friend with the aerodyne tonight, so i'll ask if i can have a go and will report back!

[OldGit]

Red one looks schweeeeeeeet