The Official Medium Scale Bass Club

[bluesmandan]

Is the distance from the bridge to the neckjoint the same on the SX Jazz and the Gypsy Rose?

[ebonalley]

I'd say they are not interchangeable. I just measures and the pocket of the PJ it is an 1/8 inch wider than the J.

[xaxxat]

Originally Posted by ebonalley

I'd say they are not interchangeable. I just measures and the pocket of the PJ it is an 1/8 inch wider than the J.

Thanks. Glad I didn't buy one and find out the hard way. I was wanting me a black & maple PJ.

I may still get one of those medium scale CAR Jazz basses. Those look hot, as does the black.

[gip111]

Originally Posted by ebonalley

Finally have enough in the medium scale stable for a family photo. From left to right: Gypsy Rose, Muckelroy 5'r, Ibby AEB-10, SX Jazz.

ebonalley: I also have a SX 32" like yours, looks like you changed tuners? I'd like to lighten the weight of the neck a little, did those tuners help?

Gil

[ebonalley]

Originally Posted by gip111

ebonalley: I also have a SX 32" like yours, looks like you changed tuners? I'd like to lighten the weight of the neck a little, did those tuners help?

Gil

Hey Gil,
It's hard to say bc I changed them out quickly and modded the headstock too. In general the ultralites tend to weigh less and I've never had neck dive. Hope that helps.

[gip111]

Originally Posted by ebonalley

Hey Gil,
It's hard to say bc I changed them out quickly and modded the headstock too. In general the ultralites tend to weigh less and I've never had neck dive. Hope that helps.

Thanks ebonalley.
I just got the SX 32" a couple of days ago, love the sound and out of the box pretty nice overall. I wish the neck on this was a little thinner but one can get used to that, what bugs me a little is the neck weight, I play sitting (just a hobby for me) and I find myself holding the body with my forearm to keep it from diving.
I removed one of the tuners just to check the weight and I estimate all 4 of them to be about 9 ounces, the ultralites and some "wood removal" from the headstock should cure some of the neck dive.
I just came across your fret job and headstock mod link, came out real nice!

[ebonalley]

Originally Posted by gip111

Thanks ebonalley.
I just got the SX 32" a couple of days ago, love the sound and out of the box pretty nice overall. I wish the neck on this was a little thinner but one can get used to that, what bugs me a little is the neck weight, I play sitting (just a hobby for me) and I find myself holding the body with my forearm to keep it from diving.
I removed one of the tuners just to check the weight and I estimate all 4 of them to be about 9 ounces, the ultralites and some "wood removal" from the headstock should cure some of the neck dive.
I just came across your fret job and headstock mod link, came out real nice!

I just flung the SX and Gypsy Rose over my knee and the SX definitely dipped more but I think it was due to the shape of the Jazz body rather than the actual weight of the neck. If you have an extra $100, I'd recommend picking up the Gypsy Rose too. I also do not like the neck of the SX very much. The neck on the Gypsy is wide and has a nice satin finish. On the other hand, you may wish to defeminize it and change out the electronics. Mine didn't work at all when it arrived. Enjoy!

[dylanjosef]

Here is my Ibanez AEB5E. I defretted it and threw on some tapes. Sounds awesome. May I have a number?

[steelbed45]

I thought I'd post the progress picture of my current medium scale build. Kind of looks like a mannequin before it's personalized right now, but the swamp ash body looks great. I'll make sure to post finished pics.
Hey ebonalley, have you posted clips of the Muckelroy somewhere? Looks amazing, btw.

[EduardoK]

Oooops, here's the list:
1- EduardoK
2- natasmi
3- bongomania
4- smaughazard
5- sturmvogel
6- DeanT
7- 90k
8- bikeplate
9- bassman10096
10- Winston TK
11- A9X
12- Charles Farley
13- T-34
14- emblymouse
15- Skywalker22
16- yodedude2
17- manymonthsago
18- eude
19- norbusser
20- kenjikun
21- banditoscomo
22- jazzbo58
23- wannabass24
24- stevetat
25- tone_challenged
26- broadblik
27- Frank Orlando
28- Chuck King
29- RedsFan75
30- Dusty Entwistle
31- mike1762
32- bunny10
33- arnoudfaber
34- DaBeat
35- BassHappy
36- c-dub
37- Jonah
38- pdxpunk
39- r0ddan
40- DanJ
41- Pkaaso
42- jscan2s
43- BBell
44- Redraven
45- BassParrott
46- hdracer
47- thunderbird32
48- radapaw
49- Superfriend
50- Avalon
51- Polk Salad
52- crab
53- bassclef112
54- trunkshope6
55- Coop Soup
56- wideyes
57- The Owl
58- bluemojo
59- moosewood
60- ebonalley
61- Phishr
62- Jbassbob
63- Musicbiz60
64- Pilgrim
65- jongor
66- jay tay
67- danomite64
68- Staunch
69- Shmandy
70- steelbed45
71- TK4261
72- LarryCrabtree
73- milklounge
74- scuoco
75- twofork
76- rapidfirerob
77- beate_r
78- steelbed45
79- deadblues
80- Immigrant
81- quite_angry
82- mormoyboy
83- dylanjoseph
84- FC Bass

Guys, let me know if I am missing somebody in the list...

[lug]

Originally Posted by EduardoK

Oooops, here's the list:


Guys, let me know if I am missing somebody in the list...

Missed me, post 271.

[Bassmanbob]

Does this make me # 86? after lug?



I just took delivery on this 32" CB Big McNeely last week.

[Immigrant]

Originally Posted by Bassmanbob

Does this make me # 86? after lug?



I just took delivery on this 32" CB Big McNeely last week.

WOW!

Congrats on a beautiful new Bordwell. That picture makes me all tingly!

[KuzBass]

Sorry for a crappy pic, but here are my Wood & Tronics Ergon fretless and Zoid VM6. Both feature the 33 inch scale length.

[steelbed45]

Great looking 5's lately. I'm still holding out hope that Warwick is going to follow through in 2013.
Sorry if this tosses a wrench in the list, but I just noticed I have two numbers. (70, 78)

[Loel]

Hey everybody! no affilliation check this out!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281040101494...=p5197.c0.m619

[pudge]

Originally Posted by Loel

Hey everybody! no affilliation check this out!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/281040101494...=p5197.c0.m619

Thanks,i have'nt been checking ebay for one of these in a while.I just sold a bunch of vintage car parts and have some $$$ to spend. Happy birthday to me!

[ebonalley]

Looks like Muckelroy has a medium scale option in his regular inventory now. Here's a shameless plug for his new Charger32.
http://bradybass.com/muckelroybasses.htm

[spiritbass]

Oh man, JohnK is so close to being done with the makeover of my MIJ Precision. It's in the paint booth this week and I'm beginning to get...

[WarwickOfficial]

Well, for all of you that asked - The Warwick Rockbass Corvette 5 medium scale bass will be debuted in one month, at NAMM 2013! I think you'll be pleased, and thank you all who contributed!