| Author | Message | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 969 Registered: 5-2006 |
Has there been a topic on the weight of Alembics yet? If not, get out yer scales and post yer findings here please :-) Starter: '83 Spoiler: 4180 gram - 9.2 lbs (Koa body, Maple neck) '88 Spoiler: 4425 gram - 9.8 lbs (Coco bolo on Mahogany body, Maple neck) '90 Elan: 4490 gram - 9.9 lbs (Quilted Maple on Maple body, Maple neck) '06 Orion: 3955 gram - 8.7 lbs (Mahogany, Maple, Purpleheart and Spalted Maple body, Maple neck through with 2 Walnut veneers, fretless custom model) 4 Strings and Ebony fretboard on all. '91 Fender Prodigy: 3525 gram - 7.8 lbs (4 string, Poplar body, Maple neck, Rosewood fretboard, Alembic electronics) Edit: specified woods and number of strings (Message edited by fc_spoiler on October 03, 2009) | ||
| toma_hawk01
Intermediate Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 117 Registered: 9-2009 |
Great thread! 1976 Series 1 Shorty is: 11.0lbs pure muscle mass! Strong enough to hold my 225lbs of raw power! (Message edited by toma_hawk01 on October 02, 2009) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8813 Registered: 5-2002 |
Flip; what are you getting after here? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 970 Registered: 5-2006 |
There's an Alembic topic on a dutch board and someone mentioned the weight of a MK Signature causing pain in his back. Since weight can be an issue for some, it could be helpful if there's a list to use as a reference. plus it's fun! :-) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8814 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well, you've already started out with body styles and woods, but shouldn't you include number of strings since a six string neck is significantly heavier than a four string; and even neck taper may make some difference in weight. Back plates; brass is much heavier than plastic, and an MK with LEDs will have two plates. Oh, and LEDs means four more batteries; of course they're displacing wood. The different electronics will vary in weight. And then of course some bodies are chambered. Etc. But all that makes it much more difficult to make comparisons; so basic models and woods, like you've listed, are probably easier to compare. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8815 Registered: 5-2002 |
According to my very old and somewhat less than accurate bathroom scale, my bass weighs around 13 lbs (5897 gram). (Message edited by davehouck on October 02, 2009) | ||
| 3rd_ray
Advanced Member Username: 3rd_ray Post Number: 215 Registered: 2-2008 |
I was curious so I weighed mine... MK - 11 lbs (with LEDs) Essence - 9 lbs Excel - 12 lbs (with LEDs) Mike | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1701 Registered: 6-2002 |
I was surprised to find that my Series I Dragon Magic guitar weighs in at 11.5 lbs Although i have to say it doesn't feel heavy when it's on as I have a wide leather padded strap and it balances perfectly. Jazzyvee | ||
| krystoof
Junior Username: krystoof Post Number: 48 Registered: 1-2009 |
Hi, folks! My 5 string MK Sig is 5 kilos, about 11.2 lbs... Of pure pleasure, of course!!! ;-) Xtof | ||
| enzo
Intermediate Member Username: enzo Post Number: 140 Registered: 4-2009 |
My '88 Distillate 4 strings, mahogany/maple body is 9.6 lbs ( 4.36 Kilos ). | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1085 Registered: 11-2004 |
MK weight almost 14lbs(uk)..bloody heavy!!! | ||
| pauldo
Advanced Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 295 Registered: 6-2006 |
I have a very poor scale. My '84 Distillate, 4 strings, zebrawood is approximately 10lbs. | ||
| jbybj
Advanced Member Username: jbybj Post Number: 230 Registered: 6-2006 |
[img]http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll349/jbybj/Europa/DSCF3883.jpg[/img] 92 Europa 5 string 12 lbs. [img]http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll349/jbybj/bass%20collection/DSCF2393.jpg[/img] 96 Epic 4 string 9.5 lbs [img]http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll349/jbybj/bass%20collection/HipperVariax11.jpg[/img] LIne 6 Variax 4 string 10 lbs [img]http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll349/jbybj/DSCF3030.jpg[/img] Viola custom 4 string 8.5 lbs [img]http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll349/jbybj/PurpleheartScarab861-1.jpg[/img] Wishbass Purpleheart Scarab 4 string 9.5 lbs [img]http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll349/jbybj/FenderWear-2.jpg[/img] 69 Jazz 4 string 9 lbs. [img]http://i312.photobucket.com/albums/ll349/jbybj/DSCF4040.jpg[/img] Wishbass Cherrywood Hipper 4 string 8 lbs | ||
| mario_farufyno
Advanced Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 301 Registered: 9-2008 |
Oh, nice Viola! | ||
| jbybj
Advanced Member Username: jbybj Post Number: 231 Registered: 6-2006 |
Thanks, It is a true joy to play, and I love the EMG TW pup. If AXY/MXY's are a 10, then I rate the EMG's an 8.5. | ||
| 12stringwilson
Junior Username: 12stringwilson Post Number: 23 Registered: 12-2008 |
My Wal Pro IIE bass circa 1980 weighs 11 lbs. It balances well though. | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 489 Registered: 5-2007 |
If we go to a gym and complain about 12lbs we will be called a sissy | ||
| bigbadbill
Senior Member Username: bigbadbill Post Number: 519 Registered: 10-2003 |
There's a big difference between 12lbs being lifted in a fixed press (or whatever) and a 12lb weight being dangled around one side of your body. I used to be able to bench 250 easy, heck, even curled 50-oddlbs dumbells for 10 reps, but I had to sell my approximately 11lb Alembic because it aggravated the 2 prolapsed discs in my back. Anybody who called me a sissy because of that would have found said Alembic inserted where the sun don't shine. I sincerely hope you never find out what it is to have chronic back problems. When your back is fine it's easy to dismiss such things, but my quality of life is getting worse all the time and I had to sell a bass I waited 20-odd years to get because of back problems. Anyone who can still wear a bass over 9lbs, just think yourselves lucky. | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1103 Registered: 11-2004 |
bigbadbill...yep I agree there..one gig with my MK(almost 14lbs UK) and my back is telling me to remove said bass. Gym work is different..you are using other muscles and limbs..carrying a weight close to your centre of gravity causes strain. A lot of soldiers who carry large amounts of gear eventually suffer with spinal problems. | ||
| benson_murrensun
Intermediate Member Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 181 Registered: 5-2007 |
I have chronic back pain, too. I lift weights in order to mitigate the problem. I can lift a good amount of weight, but don't care much for a heavy instrument around my neck. My Warmoth P-Bass is the heaviest one I have; it will have to be the first one to go when weight becomes the deciding factor. | ||
| malthumb
Senior Member Username: malthumb Post Number: 464 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well, according to my NEW bathroom scale, my Alembics have been doing some late night snacking! I remember using one scale and getting just under 9.5 lbs for my 4 string and just over 13.5 for my 5 string. Here's the new "official" weights for all my basses......  Series I 4 string (Walnut/Mahogany/Walnut) 11.5 lbs MK / Series II hybrid 5 string (Coco / Maple / Mahogany / Maple / Coco) 15 lbs WOWZER!! Roscoe LG-3005 (Maple / Spanish Cedar)10lbs My others are.... 1980 Music Man Sabre (Maple) 10 lbs http://s590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Music%20Man%20Basses/?action=view¤t=MusicPictures001.jpg Marchlewski 5 string (Amboyna Burl / Maple / Amboyna Burl w/ Bloodwood in some trim) 9.5 lbs http://s590.photobucket.com/albums/ss348/martinjlm/Marchlewski%20Basses/?action=view¤t=Marchlewski5String.jpg (Message edited by malthumb on October 11, 2009) | ||
| malthumb
Senior Member Username: malthumb Post Number: 465 Registered: 5-2002 |
Probably should have mentioned that I've had both Alembics for a bit over 9 years now and the 5 string has been my primary instrument all that time. Although I notice the weight difference between that and all my other basses, it's not objectionable as long as I wear a wide strap. | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 543 Registered: 12-2004 |
11.5 pounds!  | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 544 Registered: 12-2004 |
12 pounds!  | ||
| enzo
Intermediate Member Username: enzo Post Number: 147 Registered: 4-2009 |
Keavin, 11.5 pounds headed or headless version ?  | ||
| oddmetersam
Junior Username: oddmetersam Post Number: 24 Registered: 7-2008 |
MK Signature Deluxe 5-string. 35" scale, bookmatched cocobolo top, cocobolo back w/continuous wood backplates and truss rod cover. One ebony neck laminate and bird of prey tailpiece. 11 lbs. (I prefer to play sitting down.) More pics at: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=2013756&id=1244010328&l=0f2e68b112  | ||
| gtrguy
Advanced Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 249 Registered: 9-2004 |
Yeah, every time I turn my back they are at the fridge again. Don't know what to do. Time for a Beatle bass. Dave |
