Aerodyne Jazz Bass

[unagi]

would like to garner more opinions of the made-in-japan Aerodyne Jazz Bass.

as much i would like to own this axe, it appears some issues were reflected with owners elsewhere on the globe. these issues are not so severe as to totally discredit the aerodynes but perhaps our local owners here might have better experiences or advice.

1) Minimal package - it appears that it comes in a cardbox rather than even a simple carry bag.

2) Input Socket - overseas owners have reported the input socket coming loose easily and as a result of constantly havin to twist the socket tight, they've overdone it and the wires inside went bonkers. Simple soldering resolved the issue. Maybe the local folks can comment?

As for its sonic abilites and playability, i guess much has been said around the world including here by our forummers. but wats your take?

 

[jbarks]

I've got two MIJ basses, so...

1) To my knowledge, the only Fenders that come with gig bags are those MIA or Artist models. Anything else is at the discretion of the store you buy it from. Having it in a cardboard box actually offers more protection due to the foam -- simple carry bags are nothing more than some cheap polyester or some other material that offer no protection against dents whatsoever. I don't think this is an issue because I'll end up putting it in a Rockbag or Gator anyway. If you're willing to invest money in the bass, what's a little more for protection?

2) The input socket won't come loose if you tighten the washer/hex bit with a plier when doing a thorough setup. If you're really concerned, go ahead with the solder and tighten it *really* hard.

Hope this helps!

 

[RentaBass]

Tried it out once, and found that it has a pretty nice neck.

Pretty solid feeling bass, inspires confidence. Can't really vouch for reliability, since I tried it out at Swee Lee.

Thing is, I remember reading the specs off the Fender website and off a Fender Japan Catalogue I got from Akihabara......said it was made of Basswood. :?

Anyone can confirm that?

 

[tim_1002]

said it was made of Basswood. :?

Anyone can confirm that?

yup basswood.

i tried it out for a bit at g77. it's a nicely constructed bass but the tone wasn't as nice or clear as the '75 lake placid blue jazz they had there. found out later it was basswood which could explain the muddiness in tone. i liked the funky looking dome knobs tho.

 

[reyrey]

i thought stars own one aerodyne? perhaps you should pm him dude, cheers yea

 

[unagi]

thanks to all for the feedback n opinions here.

 

[unagi]

i thought stars own one aerodyne? perhaps you should pm him dude, cheers yea

thanks. i had pm him before starting this thread. but he hasnt replied so i presume he's on a long vacation

 

[tim_1002]

i thought stars own one aerodyne? perhaps you should pm him dude, cheers yea

hmmm... i didn't know that. i always thought he had a l-2000 blueburst tribute.

 

[bin4christ]

check out the bass gallery dude..or the past yrs gallery at the guitar gear forums ...

 

[RentaBass]

I agree with what tim_1002 said about the slightly blurry tone of the Aerodyne. I was pretty impressed by the playability when I played it, and of course the looks.....but the tone was a bit weak and lacked punch.

I only realised that it might have been due to the basswood body when I went home to read up the specs.

 

[stars]

hellO!

i was on a long vacation. stuck on pulau tekong for the past 2 weeks plus. first time ive hit soft in 3 weeks.

sorry for the late reply.

i personally like the smooth vibe of the aerodynee. cant really explain it, but what i think the aerodyne embodies is that.

1) its a good looker
2) theres a very nice dark, mellow vibe to its sound
3) would be nicer if it had a P-bass neck

 

[subversion]

i'd recommend the Aero bass as one of the better contemporary, affordable, units out there.

this bass comes with a bag as standard issue. hard case equipped models are the American makes. the input socket issue is IMO a minimal concern. some players tend to twist their cable plug when they find it difficult to detach, hence causing this problem to surface.

the lack of a pronounced brightness from this bass is more attributable to the default pickups rather than the body wood per se. i've played other brand names which are of basswood bodies (notably ibanez) & they have a different voicing to say the least.

 

[reyrey]

hellO!

i was on a long vacation. stuck on pulau tekong for the past 2 weeks plus. first time ive hit soft in 3 weeks.

sorry for the late reply.

i personally like the smooth vibe of the aerodynee. cant really explain it, but what i think the aerodyne embodies is that.

1) its a good looker
2) theres a very nice dark, mellow vibe to its sound
3) would be nicer if it had a P-bass neck

+1 dude,i always dream of j bass with a p bass neck,damn shioookkkkkkk la

 

[tim_1002]

+1 dude,i always dream of j bass with a p bass neck,damn shioookkkkkkk la

mark hoppus bass. comes minimalistic so you can mod to your heart's delight as well

 

[reyrey]

nah,mark hoppus is p pickups,its the same like p bass,except that it has jazz body,im talking bout jazz bass with precision neck =)

 

[unagi]

i've always wondered y the p neck seems more popular here over the j neck. any reasons? or that both j n p neck have nearly equal number of fans actually?

 

[rottenramone]

..

i do both

 

[jbarks]

DIY lah. Allparts/Warmoth sua!

I also do both! 1 jazz bass and 1 pbass. But I'm letting the Marcus Miller go soon to fund another...

 

[Possession]

I like the tone of a J more if I'm not playing such rocky stuff, but the neck feels a little too unsubstantial especialy in the first few positions. I guess that's why people cobble P necks onto J bodies. That's the beauty of Fender-styles, I guess. Modular and mod-happy or as my friend calls them, the Honda Civics of the bass world.

 

[iverson763]

J Bass with P bass neck.... the frank bello bass! Never seen or played this one before, but resembles duff mckagan's P Bass Special. The matching headstock looks like the aerodyne...[/quote]