Jazz Bass with a small body

[mr zed]

I have owned a couple of Fender USA Jazz Deluxe basses in the past (the pre 2010 model with the smaller body) and I want another one. Because they are not made any more, second-hand is the only option and prices and condition vary. Question is, are there any other manufacturers that make a small body Jazz bass? I know Sadowsky do one in their range but are there any others? I am looking for traditional styling. Cheers All.

[fretmeister]

Sandbergs are slightly smaller than a Fender, not quite Fender shape though. And if weight is the issue their Superlight series weighs under 7lb.

[Reggaebass]

Just a suggestion, My Sandberg California TT is considerably smaller and lighter than my jazzes, and plays absolutely beautiful 🙂

[Reggaebass]

1 minute ago, fretmeister said:

Sandbergs are slightly smaller than a Fender, not quite Fender shape though. And if weight is the issue their Superlight series weighs under 7lb.

You beat me to it fretmeister 😄

[greenolive]

Sorry it was a precision 🤦‍♂️

Edited August 5, 2019 by greenolive
Wrong 🤦‍♂️

[Cuzzie]

Warmoth dinky jazz body for sale on eBay at the moment.

Fill your boots and piece one together

[itu]

I think that a luthier will be your friend. They can fix the details you hate in your current gear. A bolt on body can not be too expensive, although wood and finish choices may rise costs.

Lighter and slimmer body and curves to die for - every player will love her!

[ezbass]

Isn’t the Lakland Daryl Jones a slimmed down Jazz, or am I imagining it? The Maruszczyk Elwood L is certainly smaller.

[DoubleOhStephan]

3 hours ago, Reggaebass said:

Just a suggestion, My Sandberg California TT is considerably smaller and lighter than my jazzes, and plays absolutely beautiful 🙂

Buy a Sandberg, they're just brilliant.

 

[mr zed]

4 hours ago, Cuzzie said:

Warmoth dinky jazz body for sale on eBay at the moment.

Fill your boots and piece one together

Ohhhh......now there's a thought.......!

[project_c]

2011/12 dlx J’s also have slightly downscaled bodies, I have one, I can’t really tell the difference between that and my regular J though, they feel the same when I play them.

[therealting]

The Warmoth Dinky J is basically the Sadowsky shape.

[sifi2112]

Yes Warmoth Dinky ! ... I bought this from Warmoth last year, my 4th Warmoth build & all have been quality

 

 

[Dov65]

8 hours ago, sifi2112 said:

Yes Warmoth Dinky ! ... I bought this from Warmoth last year, my 4th Warmoth build & all have been quality

 

 

What stain did you apply on the swamp ash ? It looks good 👍

[sifi2112]

Can’t remember brand but just black wood stain

[Merton]

Maruszczyk have been mentioned already, plus I’d vote for a custom built Zoot Funkmeister from our very own @Cosmicrain - he built me this absolute stunner recently and I love it. Slimmed down body works perfectly  I believe @sk8 currently has one in gestation too

[Old Horse Murphy]

Mike Lull does a modern Jazz bass with a smaller body and it is super ☺️

[Dan Dare]

Fender PJ? Jazz neck on a P body. Cheaper than custom/specials.

[Dov65]

Lakland Darryl Jones sure it has a smaller body..i had skyline version a bit heavy but beautifully put together