fretmeister Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 As it says! I’m getting more into the P sound as I get old and crusty. If I can find an 8 pounder I might want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therealting Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) I’d say don’t limit yourself to American ones. I’ve had a couple Japanese ones which are every bit as good or even better. I have a 61 and a 64, and I always end up picking up my 7.4lb ‘85 MIJ medium scale P now... Edited May 4, 2019 by therealting 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 They've just released a limited edition 7lb Jazz, so you might get lucky if they follow that up with a P! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 31 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Yep. One right here. 8lb 1oz. http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_USA_P_4.html Looks nice, but a bit more than I want to spend. Black would be nicer too! And the moon on a stick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M@23 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 54 minutes ago, hiram.k.hackenbacker said: Yep. One right here. 8lb 1oz. http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Fender_USA_P_4.html Ah man, now I know this exists I want it! Of all the P bases I've had my 2012 in sunburst was EASILY the best. It was about that weight and was just a peach. I had another 2012 at the same time, which was nice, but the sunburst one was the one. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cato Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) There was the Precision Lyte released in the 1990s. They are lighter (I think they might have been chambered) but they're also quite a long way from a traditional P bass. The Lyte is a PJ with a skinny neck. I'm also pretty sure they had an active tone circuit. Edited May 4, 2019 by Cato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 My Sandblasted P weighs around 7.8lbs. So nice to play. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 2 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: My Sandblasted P weighs around 7.8lbs. So nice to play. I forgot about them. I did like the look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 17 minutes ago, fretmeister said: I forgot about them. I did like the look. I love it to bits. It’s an acquired look I suppose but one the plus side you dont have to worry about surface scratches 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 4, 2019 Author Share Posted May 4, 2019 No sandblasted on eBay. bah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I got mine for £700 for a dealer in 2015. Very, very lucky to get that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 I found this thread: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 41 minutes ago, dave_bass5 said: I love it to bits. It’s an acquired look I suppose but one the plus side you dont have to worry about surface scratches 🙂 Amazing that a layer of varnish weighs 2lbs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave_bass5 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 (edited) Its not just lack of varnish, they actually blast some of the wood away. At the moment ive got a Lakland jazz neck on it and its even lighter than with the stock neck on it. Edited May 4, 2019 by dave_bass5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 On 04/05/2019 at 17:16, Cato said: There was the Precision Lyte released in the 1990s. They are lighter (I think they might have been chambered) but they're also quite a long way from a traditional P bass. The Lyte is a PJ with a skinny neck. I'm also pretty sure they had an active tone circuit. Not chambered, just a smaller body (Strat sized!) As you say, very thin neck / active EQ and also MIJ. I've got 3 of them, and the sunburst one I use for my main gig is a shade over 7lbs. Has enabled me to keep working long gigs after a stupid shoulder injury meant I had to stop using my Stingray, so has been a bit of a life saver for me. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 6, 2019 Author Share Posted May 6, 2019 I think I may have found one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 3 minutes ago, fretmeister said: I think I may have found one... Tease - c'mon then, let's have a look?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlargepants Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I have a very light AVRI P, defo under 9 lbs, might be hovering around 8 lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 7, 2019 Author Share Posted May 7, 2019 14 hours ago, casapete said: Tease - c'mon then, let's have a look?!! When it gets here! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, fretmeister said: When it gets here! Didn't realised you'd bought something - pics would be much appreciated when it arrives. Cheers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tedmanzie Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 On 04/05/2019 at 22:38, Stub Mandrel said: I found this thread: Sold that one! My current SQ series japanese P is 3.8kg or 8lbs 6oz, and that has the vintage style Gotoh lightweight tuners in (which are great btw and highly recommended!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderpaws Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 My American Special from 2012 is 8lb 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom1946 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 I have the red Sandblasted P and it's brilliant in every way. About 8lb as I recall. Also have 2x 6 lb1oz P 's. Home constructed but all the right hardware. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fretmeister Posted May 9, 2019 Author Share Posted May 9, 2019 1 hour ago, tom1946 said: I have the red Sandblasted P and it's brilliant in every way. About 8lb as I recall. Also have 2x 6 lb1oz P 's. Home constructed but all the right hardware. The home built ones - can you divulge where you got the bits and how you managed to get them light enough? I've never built a bass before, I quite fancy that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casapete Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 23 minutes ago, fretmeister said: The home built ones - can you divulge where you got the bits and how you managed to get them light enough? I've never built a bass before, I quite fancy that. +1. Any pics too please Tom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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