Marcus Miller Jazz Clone?

[btrag]

What do you all think of this idea? I really want a Fender Marcus Miller custom, but do not have the funds. I'm thinking of piecing together the following parts. Is this a good idea? How close will I get to his sound? From a cost standpoint, does it make sense?
Here is the recipe:

SX SJB-75 B NA Jazz Clone Bass ($175)
DiMarzio Ultra Jazz PUs ($75 used)
Wilkenson Tuners ($25 used)
Badass Bridge ($40 used)

Is there anything I'm not considering here? A little over $300 for a sweet bass?

 

[jgsbass]

The main ingredient in that sound is the fact that theres a preamp in there. A Sadowsky would get you reeeal close. Maybe even more important than the choice of pickups

 

[Lincoln]

You're missing the Sadowsky onboard pre -- add about $200 to the price tag for a new one

 

[Gintaras]

If you haven't played one than i would recommend trying one out first if possible. I had a precision for a day and did not like the neck whatsoever. Very clubby feeling. Also heard the same mentioned about the SX Jazz basses. The bass looked well built for what it cost and I liked the sound. Also have to second the preamp comments.

Also you might want to look at the Squier Vintage Jazz

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[btrag]

So, active pickups with a Sadowsky outboard preamp then?

Clubby feel? Well, I checked the measurements at the nut, and this SX bass is the same as a USA Jazz bass, a pretty thin neck.

 

[narud]

So, active pickups with a Sadowsky outboard preamp then?

Clubby feel? Well, I checked the measurements at the nut, and this SX bass is the same as a USA Jazz bass, a pretty thin neck.

theyre talking about profile

 

[Lincoln]

get to the TB classifieds NOW!!

Sadowsky preamp for $140 for you! snatch it now it'll be gone before the evening is up!!

 

[Skywalker83]

John East makes a MM preamp clone, i guess you could stick ones of those on your choice of jazz bass.

http://www.east-uk.com/