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I think the key fact for me would be that there are basses available that are lighter - a considerable number, across all sorts of price points - and over the course of an hour or so the weight makes a big difference. If it was an absolute corker and sounded and played brilliantly I’d not totally discount it - but I’ve played a lot of lighter basses that played and sounded fantastic.
Most Jazzes are in the 9 to 9.5lb bracket but some hit over 10lb.
Actual Fender's tend to be heavier than some other brands, but the other brands that are lighter tend to be expensive.
The Sandberg SL Superlight TT4 is the lightest production 4 string jazz type on the market at the moment at only 2.9kg / 6.8 lb but they are about £1400
I'd keep looking for something no heavier than 8.5lb / 3.85kg - his back will thank you for a long time.
Also - if the bass has large plate tuners on it then can be swapped for Hipshot Ultralites tuners. On a 4 string that can save 1/3 of a pound - on a 5 string it can save 1/2 pound. And when the weight saving is all on the headstock the balance on the bass improves massively too
(I do that to my basses)
https://speakerimpedance.co.uk/?act=two_parallel&page=calculator
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The other thing to consider is a nice padded strap like a neotech mega or gruv gear. They really do make a difference compared to a typical thin nylon strap
it does make a positive difference...
https://www.kliqmusicgear.com/products/ags3-aircell-guitar-strap-for-bass-electric-guitar
I’ve never got round to weighing either of my basses (Stingray and a slightly heavier Elite Precision) but I can comfortably manage a couple of hours standing with them when using the AirCell strap.