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Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:35 am**

And in this corner . . .
I discovered my wife had a kitchen scale that measured up to 20 pounds, so I decided to find out what each of my basses weigh. Frankly, I was surprised to find out that all were within one pound of each other. Coming in at the light end was the '93 Cheyenne 4004C (original) due to it's predominantly walnut body at 7 lb. 10 oz. Next lightest was my old '72 "honeyglo" 4001 at 8 lb. 5 oz. Then my brand new Monte 4003VP at 8 lb. 6 oz., and suprisingly at the heavy end was the '97 Laredo 4004L at a lumbering 8 lb. 10 oz.!

Now, if weight is a big deal to you, all the above are positively ponderous compared with the Hofners, which weigh in at between 4 lb. 8 oz. and 4 lb. 10 oz. Light as feathers and about as fragile.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 8:41 am**

Never liked Hofners, never will.

I dunno, maybe it's because I don't like Paul.

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:45 am**

Hey, I don't even know you!

;^)

Posted: **Tue Dec 14, 2004 11:59 am**

I'm just gonna assume that my 4001 & 4003 are in the same ball park as yours Paul. My T-bird is pretty light & my jazz bass ain't so bad.

What I wanted to share with you was the weight of my 1978 3001....12 whopping pounds!

No wonder my back hurts all the time.

Posted: **Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:05 am**

As an approximate measurement (standing on the bathroom scales holding the bass) my CS and '73 4000 both weigh in at around 8lbs 9oz (bear in mind the CS hasn't got the shoes on); my 72 4001 is approx 8lb 7oz (but feels lighter). As for a 12lb Rick - medic!!!You have my sympathies Chris! Can't weigh my V63 as that has now been sold....

Posted: **Thu Dec 16, 2004 12:04 pm**

maybe that 4000 should be sold!!!

Posted: **Fri Dec 17, 2004 12:42 pm**

Ahhhh, at least it sounds good.
I can always drink the back pain away!

Posted: **Fri Dec 17, 2004 12:48 pm**

feel free to forward the 4000 to me..

Posted: **Fri Dec 17, 2004 1:34 pm**

You've already got a 4000, so let's spread the love out here !!!

Posted: **Sat Dec 18, 2004 5:29 am**

What does a 4080 weigh? That's what I would like to know.. anyone?

Posted: **Sat Dec 18, 2004 6:51 am**

a 4080 may beat out my 3001!

Posted: **Sun Dec 19, 2004 1:48 pm**

Jaymi and Jim, hey guys, don't worry, you're both (?) top of the list! Unfortunately the buyer for the 4000 had to back out due to personal reasons, but as I sold the V63 in the meantime (and didn't manage to get the 72 azure 4000 off e-bay)I got the money I needed, meaning at the present time the 4000 is no longer a necessary sale. But if that changes you'll be the first to know.

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