SX or Squire - Page 3

rfslick · #41 01-26-2013, 07:22 PM

My SX Ursa 2 will be here on Wednesday, Jan 30, 2013. I'll report on it's fit and finish after that.

fourtet102 · #42 01-27-2013, 08:13 AM

Squire definitely!!! I had few SX's and they sounded and played like bass for their price tag. Good base for modifications but out the box they were not inspiring. On the other hand, for past 3 years I've been playing Squire that I bought with EMG pups and Gotoh bridge (for $150 on ebay) and did recently A/B test against MIA precision and results were quite shocking, hearing Squire outperforming sound wise MIA P. So I guess Squire all the way!!!!

gjbassist · #43 01-27-2013, 08:28 AM

I'm gonna say SX! I have two SX basses, a jazz and a P/J. Both are extremely nice basses for the money. Yes I have done some major mods to both. But the total cost of bass plus mods is still less than a Squier and I have exactly the bass I want with USA electronics and better hardware!

If you are looking for a jazz bass IMO this is the best deal on the planet:
http://www.rondomusic.com/ursa2alderna.html

http://www.rondomusic.com/ursa2alder3ts.html
Better wood, better neck, better tuners and still only $140!

Here is mine with mods:

Rip Topaz · #44 01-27-2013, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by gjbassist

I'm gonna say SX! I have two SX basses, a jazz and a P/J. Both are extremely nice basses for the money. Yes I have done some major mods to both. But the total cost of bass plus mods is still less than a Squier and I have exactly the bass I want with USA electronics and better hardware!

If you are looking for a jazz bass IMO this is the best deal on the planet:
http://www.rondomusic.com/ursa2alderna.html

http://www.rondomusic.com/ursa2alder3ts.html
Better wood, better neck, better tuners and still only $140!

Here is mine with mods:

Where'd you source the replacement pickguard?

gjbassist · #45 01-27-2013, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

Where'd you source the replacement pickguard?

http://www.dragonfireguitars.com/index.php?cPath=34_87

Not a perfect fit. I had to drill a few new screw holes but the neck pocket and pickup route fit with no adjustment. Can't beat the price either!

Rip Topaz · #46 01-27-2013, 08:50 AM

Thanks. I'm planning on an SX for tax time, since I don't have a Jazz in the herd at the moment. Now to decide which one.

rfslick · #47 01-27-2013, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by gjbassist

http://www.dragonfireguitars.com/index.php?cPath=34_87

Not a perfect fit. I had to drill a few new screw holes but the neck pocket and pickup route fit with no adjustment. Can't beat the price either!

Thank You for all that. Your posts have been worth sitting through all the carryings on about Squire's etc.
I'm very happy with my choice of bass and With the additional trimmings it will be very comfortable in my stable.

rfslick · #48 01-27-2013, 09:05 AM

gjbassist
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Are you using the stock pickups? From what I've read, they are also much better than the Squires.

Mastermold · #49 01-27-2013, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by rfslick

gjbassist
Registered User

Are you using the stock pickups? From what I've read, they are also much better than the Squires.

SX pickups sound good, like a Fender. I've never needed to change them. Don't know if they're any better than Squier pickups, they sound like Fenders too.

Squiers cost more than twice what a comparable SX costs however, so when you find a good SX it's that much cooler (for those who like bang for their buck).

rfslick · #50 01-27-2013, 11:22 AM

What can I say? I'm a Scot.
Do you know how copper wire was invented?

It was two Scots fight-in over a penny... badaboom!

Evil Undead · #51 01-27-2013, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by rfslick

What can I say? I'm a Scot.
Do you know how copper wire was invented?

It was two Scots fight-in over a penny... badaboom!

Haha!

DJ Bebop · #52 01-27-2013, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rfslick

gjbassist
Registered User

Are you using the stock pickups? From what I've read, they are also much better than the Squires.

They are ceramic in the SX which seem to be hotter.
I think (when did that start to happen

) that the Squier stuff
is trying to emulate "vintage", so their pickups are a little mellower or something

.

BTW I have absolutely nothing to base this theory on, other than the SX pickups are ceramic.

rfslick · #53 01-27-2013, 01:55 PM

Thank you for that. 3 more days...
I don't know why I'm so damned excited. I had a '63 Precision, a '64 Jazz and 2 German Hofner 500/1 basses.
I just miss that '64 and can't afford or justify a new one.

gjbassist · #54 01-27-2013, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by rfslick

gjbassist
Registered User

Are you using the stock pickups? From what I've read, they are also much better than the Squires.

The pickups in the jazz are Fender USA pups from a Geddy Lee Jazz bass. The original pups sounded good but I found a great deal on a set of used GL pups so I went ahead and put those in. Currently my P/J still has the SX pickups and they sound very good to me. I do have a P/J set of Duncan Quarter Pounders that I'm going to put in just to give it a hotter, beefier tone. But I really don't mind the stock SX pups at all.

Scott in Dallas · #55 01-27-2013, 05:11 PM

I had a set of Dimarzios in my SX Jazz and I put the stockers back in. I think they sound incredible. My P has a Fender original '62 in it, but not because I disliked the stock pickup in any way.

DJ Bebop · #56 01-27-2013, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott in Dallas

I had a set of Dimarzios in my SX Jazz and I put the stockers back in. I think they sound incredible. My P has a Fender original '62 in it, but not because I disliked the stock pickup in any way.

Same here, I was looking for a "vintage" sound on my 3TSB rosewood neck SX P and also did the '62 Fender Original gangsta pickup, heavy flats. It was a bit mellower that the stocker. I also did a second SX P with maple neck with the hotter Billy Sheehan Will Power P pickup.

Not because I had to, just because I could

rfslick · #57 01-31-2013, 12:40 AM

My new SX Ursa 2 sunburst J-Bass arrived today. I installed new Dunlop 45-105 round wounds and adjusted the intonation and left for the blues jam at Redhouse Studios in Walnut Creek, CA. I was amazed, tone, sustain, finish, great looking wood in the neck and body. I'm completely amazed! This bass is an incredible value. I had a '64 Jazz from about '72 to '82 and really missed it. I can't justify or afford a Fender now so I read up on these and thought I'd try them out. Fantastic! Pics tomorrow.

dabbler · #58 01-31-2013, 04:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Rip Topaz

Thanks. I'm planning on an SX for tax time, since I don't have a Jazz in the herd at the moment. Now to decide which one.

Something to consider:

NBD (SX content)

notverygood · #59 01-31-2013, 06:52 AM

I own both, Squier hands down on every level. Not that I'm displeased with the SX, I like it a lot. Can't comment on fretwork though as the SX is fretless.

BootzillaSun · #60 01-31-2013, 07:15 AM

I have Both 2 Squier VM jazzes 4 &5(deluxe)and a Sx ursa2 6 string. I love both. For me i am putting a 2band eq in both the Sq Vm 4 and SX 6 .For the price difference and a Budget mind I think i will be getting more Sx's Ton's of upgrade options that wont brake you.here are mine .