For me, aesthetics are important. If I think it's ugly, I'm not going to want to be seen playing it. To me, that kind of headstock on a fender style body is a clash of two different design ideals. Aesthetically, it doesn't balance. It is definitely a deal breaker for me. I'd rather spend the extra and get a Squier.
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Hate the new SX headstock?
- Thread starter mmbongo
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The new headstock isn't going to faulter sales at all. There will always be a new and returning market for the current SX style.
Everyday somebody new hears about Rondo Music, so they are always going to have a fresh take on their styling.
If you don't like the headstock, then don't buy one. Get a Fender or Lakland instead.
Everyday somebody new hears about Rondo Music, so they are always going to have a fresh take on their styling.
If you don't like the headstock, then don't buy one. Get a Fender or Lakland instead.
While it's still the best $100 bass around, I can't bring myself to play something that I consider Ugly. I wouldn't date a girl I had no attraction to, and I won't be purchasing any basses I find displeasing to look at either.
There are PLENTY of VERY expensive, and well regarded Fender style basses I woudn't be interested in owning either for the exact same reason.
Awkward styling is a BIG BIG turn off for me, and a deal breaker.
There are certain things I'm personaly not willing to put with in a bass at ANY price point. An awkward looking headstock is high on that list. (required IMO)
At this point, I'd probalby just buy another Fender.
There are PLENTY of VERY expensive, and well regarded Fender style basses I woudn't be interested in owning either for the exact same reason.
Awkward styling is a BIG BIG turn off for me, and a deal breaker.
There are certain things I'm personaly not willing to put with in a bass at ANY price point. An awkward looking headstock is high on that list. (required IMO)
At this point, I'd probalby just buy another Fender.
Maybe thats the reason I have two of the old SX SJB-62 4+1 5 string necks in my parts collection that have never been used. I think the new stock makes SX basses look cheaper in quality then they really are.......IMO. So i'll probably buy a new SX somewhere down the road and just switch the necks and use the newer neck for firewood kindling.
I don't know about you, but when my SX is strapped on and I'm making music, there are only three things I might be looking at: the strings, the frets (or fretlines) and maybe a lead sheet. That's just me.
honestly i don't care, and i don't even mind the new headstocks. not stopping me from going after a 3tn P/J ursa 3
I think there's a boutique builder who has a headstock much like the new SX. Anyone know who it is?
Some people are probably upset because they won't be able to fool people into thinking it's a Fender from afar.
the headstock on a bass is just like wheels on a car. they can make it or break it.
Not this guy. If I want people to think I'm playing a Fender, I'll just play one of my Fenders.
FWIW some $3K stuff sports headstock designs that turn me off even more. 
But, yeah, I'm not really "feeling" the new SX look. (Not that it matters much - wasn't planning on buying one before.)
Maybe the older SXs will be more collectible now.
But, yeah, I'm not really "feeling" the new SX look. (Not that it matters much - wasn't planning on buying one before.)
Maybe the older SXs will be more collectible now.
Although I do like the old one better, I would still buy one with the new headstock. I think it would be fairly easy to do a little reshaping of the new headstock if someone wanted to.
But if you're willing to reshape it as someone on here has (don't remember who) it looks pretty nice. I'm prolly going to reshape mine to a tele style or maybe a peavey design
I actually like it better. What I don't like about my Essex Strat is that the head looks too much like a blatant fender ripoff. Really if you need to have an identical looking headstock, you're trying to have people mix it up with a real fender. Not that big a deal if you dont care.
The other headstock really didn't look like a Fender headstock.
The old headstock design fit together well with the lines of the instrument. Then new one does not in my opinion.
Anyone that would confuse that headstock with a Fender should really consider getting glasses. (required IMO)
