• TalkBass has been independent since 1998. Add your voice.
    Create a free account to reply to discussions, view embedded media, and browse with fewer display ads.
    Join free Log in
    Want zero display ads or expanded classifieds tools? Compare plans.

Would a J-Retro fit in an SX (Essex) shortscale?

O

onehappybunny

Nov 23, 2007
15
0
#1
As you can probably tell by the thread title I'm thinking of getting an SX (Essex) short-scale jazz bass and would be looking to upgrade to a J-Retro or ACG EQ-02.

Would appreciate if anyone can let me know if it's likely to fit (i.e. if the routing is the same size as a standard Fender Jazz), particularly as I'll be going for the short-scale version

Thanks folks :)

Stu
 
#3
I had a set of Alembic Jazz pickups in my short scale SX Jag for a while. I had to mount the pre to the SX plate due to the size difference (the sx was a bit smaller than the standard Jazz plate). Also had to open the holes a bit with a rat-tail file. Tight fit, but worked fine.
 

Latest posts

Top Bottom
Back