Pete M Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Hi all I’m after some advice please. I’m looking at upgrading my bass. I’m looking at both Fender Aerodyne and Duff McKagan Jazz basses that have the same RRP (more or less). I love the look of both of them but I’ve read the PJ pick ups in the Aerodyne aren’t that great .Where should my money go and why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ped Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 You posted this twice so I’ve hidden the other thread. Cheers 👍🏻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxyFuze Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 The Duff will have a Seymour Duncan hot stack pup in bridge position. Good neck too if it's like my 80s jazz special it is modelled on. Has a D Tuner also I think? It's Mex Vs Jap,but there's probably little difference nowadays. I think there are a couple of Aerodyne owners on here who may be able to help! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slappindabass Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Is the Aerodyne a full 34" scale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlasmaZombies Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 I have a Duff McKagan bass on order which should be with me in the next week or so. I personally prefer everything about a precision body shape and neck and as was mentioned above it'll have a Seymour Duncan hot stack in the bridge. Will post pics and impressions as soon as I get it and have had a little bit of time on it, if that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lozz196 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 (edited) I’ve had the old Duff sig, and the Aerodyne without the fret markers. I found the Duff neck to be quite deep whereas the Aerodyne more like a regular Jazz. Sound-wise I found the J bridge pickup on the Aerodyne quite weak so installed a Hot Stack - the same J pickup as in the Duff, made a lot of difference. The Duff with the TBX had slightly more options tonally. The Aerodyne was a lot lighter so that’s a consideration. My only real reserve towards the Aerodyne are no fret markers on the fret board itself, not good on dimly or overly lit stages. Both good basses, would like to check the new Duff sig out. Edited May 29, 2019 by Lozz196 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 It’s just I was also reading about a drop tuning peg of the Duff bass! Is this just gimmicks or does it work correctly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonshelley01 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I have extenders on both my Jazz basses and they work really well once set up correctly, a real time saver! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewisK1975 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 I tried (albeit not plugged in) the new Duff signature deluxe in Wunjo on Saturday. Lovely bass, chunky neck, but I'm not a fan of the control layout being Vol - 3-way switch - Tone. Would have gone VVT or VBT personally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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