What to expect when buying an SX?

[elocke2009]

Hey,
I'm currently hoping to buy an SX bass in the classifieds that sounds it shouldn't need any work. If the deal doesn't work out, then I will buy a new SX from Rondo. What should I expect to need done to a new bass? And I'm talking need, the wants I'll have plenty of on my own, but build wise, what will it need?

[Red Rover]

The only thing I felt it really needed was a new set of strings. I slapped a set of chromes and that was it. A good setup is a good idea too but that's true of any bass.

I eventually did add a few things to it... like some ashtrays and swapped out the black p/g with a green pearloid. It sounds better now!

[Rocinante_x1]

You may not necessarily need to do anything to it at all. Some of them come out to be great as is. Most,however, need a fret leveling/dressing, and a good setup, some require more but it's all personal preference.

[devilock76]

Second on the strings, and I would consider the setup a must as well. I would say the same for any bass that is shipped from another climate zone. My opinion of course and since I do my own setup on all my basses myself anyway... well maybe I am overly particular.

Ken

[elocke2009]

i've read some neck joints have issues. Is that a common problem or just a hit and miss?

[gjbassist]

Originally Posted by elocke2009

i've read some neck joints have issues. Is that a common problem or just a hit and miss?

I would say hit and miss. I have two SX basses and the neck pocket was fine on both.