Hate the new SX headstock?

[mmbongo]

I've seen lots of hate for the new SX headstock, and while I also prefer the old headstock I have to ask this question to everybody who says they're not buying an SX because of the new headstock:

Well what other $100 bass will you be buying? Or are you just doing to not buy anything? Or are you going to add another $200 to buy a Squire? I would love to know of a better $100 bass, and I'd also like to know why the headstock shape is such a big deal?

 

[Gord_oh]

headstock shape is a personal preference.
i personally like the older headstock more.

 

[SBassman]

I'm not in the market, but ...

I'm not wild about the headstock, but it wouldn't stop me from buying. I'd enjoy the bass a Little less, but, just a Little. Definitely wouldn't stop me though.

I Do think they could have done a better job with that headstock, though.

 

[Valerus]

Example?

 

[Kyon`]

I don't mind it, I do miss the older one but the headstock isn't too pointy either so I'm fine. I actually do like the look of the headstocks on the guitars though, it fits more.

 

[bassman03]

As I've played it it's grown on me. Wasn't too big of a fan of it in the beginning but it's not that bad.

 

[AgIdoc]

i dont mind the new headstock...and i am very, very much considering buying one.

 

[Jo6Pak]

i bought one ursa when they were initially offered, but i just don't care much for it. the body is identical in every way (p-style) to the previous models, but that headstock is a real buzz-kill. i'm holding onto it, hoping i can find a replacement neck with the lakland-style headstock. its all mental, obviously, but i just can't get past it...

 

[joegeezer]

I also think the headstock sucks. Gonna knock sales in half, I'll bet.

 

[jgparm]

Placed an order for a non-Ursa-headstock SX this afternoon (SJB-57 Sunburst). I've been debating whether or not to purchase a SX for several years; seeing the old headstock phased out finally prompted me to action. I don't hate the new headstock, but I sure prefer the old one...

 

[lowend219]

i was thinking about getting an SX as a cheap passive backup bass but now...that new headstock is pretty hideous...sigh

 

[SBassman]

Old:

New:

 

[Jim C]

Still the best $100 bass out there.
Liked the old headtsock better but some of the new ones (LPB) come with painted headstocks which is very cool
I've got 2 SX's now; if I buy another cheap bass it will be a CV Squier but only if it seems noticeably higher in quality

 

[JahNissi]

I think that this is actually the 3rd headstock they have used. Could be wrong though

 

[poorbassist15]

It's not gone yet, notice yet http://www.rondomusic.com/spjash.html/I].

 

[jgparm]

I think that this is actually the 3rd headstock they have used. Could be wrong though

You know, I saw a pic of an older spj-62 with a very different headstock just the other day. Sort of interesting looking. Quite a departure from the two that currently appear on the rondo site.

 

[DumDrummer]

I don't like it either, but it didn't stop me from ordering one today... but aesthetics are always near the bottom of the list for me

 

[mas502arc]

The newer one reminds me of some other cheaper basses. Idk, but the old one disguises its cheapness because its headstock resembles Fenders, EBMMs, Laklands, etc.

Some people are strange like that (myself included). The design of the headstock will influence our perception of the bass. There was a thread on this a while ago, about small aesthetic details that people care about.

 

[OneMoreRobot]

Some people are strange like that (myself included). The design of the headstock will influence our perception of the bass. There was a thread on this a while ago, about small aesthetic details that people care about.

Agreed. For some reason I hate tilt-back headstocks unless it's a Warwick shape.

 

[ProfGumby]

Despite the fact that I just bought the fretless with the old headstock, I think the new shape works very well. Especially when they are painted.

It also works as it is, especially on a P/J and some of the bursts.

Personally I don't think the new shape will alter the sales very much. For every one of us that wants only the old headstock, there will be another new person to take their place.

And like I said before, when I bought my first SX the complaint was the headstock we are all used to now was labeled as too big, a "boat paddle" etc...

And I still stand by the buying of a whole bass just to get the loaded body for a mod platform....especially if a fella has a fender style (Mighty Mite etcc) neck laying about and hates the new headstock.