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My first SX.

J. Crawford

J. Crawford

Feb 15, 2008
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#1
Alright guys,

I plan on buying my first SX in the next few weeks. I dont plan on it being a beast, but that would be great and it has happened, according to you guys.

I need some help though. I want to make this a fun bass. Pink strings, I might get it refinished, I just plan on it being a total project bass. I want to learn how to solder, change pups, change hardware, and even relic and paint myself.

I was liking the Jaguar clone, and a few others. I want this bass to look different. Not your standard bass. Any suggestions would be great. The Pirate and Scorpion bass are outta the question.
 
#3
WyrdoBass said:
the jaguar clones look pretty awesome. I'd get either one of those or one of the jazzes with the ashtrays (sunburst + ashtrays + maple neck w/ black blocks is da secks!)
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See Wyrdo, I love the LTD models, but they have that look of a normal bass (sunburst, jazz, etc.). I want something totally different.

Plus, colored strings look better on a rosewood neck, although Im more of a maple guy.


EDIT: On the Jaguar clone, could the pickguard be removed without a huge space in between the pickups and the body? My jazz has this problem. I see some basses where the PG has been removed, and it looks like it were meant to be that way.
 
#6
I think the front pup route is bigger than the pup so no good with the guard off. I got the PB Jag copy and it's pretty sweet. But it's really a grad present from my inlaws, so I checked it out and set it up; now it's upstairs in the closet. I got it b/c it was cool and unique enough that I won't get GAS and sell it.

It's pretty light - I'd say around 8.5 lbs and sounds good. Definitely needs a new set of strings and may get some flats for it. There is a little bit of neckdive with a crappy nylon strap, but nothing like my Warwick 'Vette I used to have. Gonna try it with a comfort strap and will probably move the front button to the nect heel (like the Thunderbird mod).

There is a TTS Jag copy on the New Arrivals page. If they get an oly white in, I'll have to be strong to not get it.
 
#7
jmain said:
I think the front pup route is bigger than the pup so no good with the guard off. I got the PB Jag copy and it's pretty sweet. But it's really a grad present from my inlaws, so I checked it out and set it up; now it's upstairs in the closet. I got it b/c it was cool and unique enough that I won't get GAS and sell it.

It's pretty light - I'd say around 8.5 lbs and sounds good. Definitely needs a new set of strings and may get some flats for it. There is a little bit of neckdive with a crappy nylon strap, but nothing like my Warwick 'Vette I used to have. Gonna try it with a comfort strap and will probably move the front button to the nect heel (like the Thunderbird mod).

There is a TTS Jag copy on the New Arrivals page. If they get an oly white in, I'll have to be strong to not get it.
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Are you saying it is a good bass? Or no? Im confused by your post.

Im really digging the teal. Spray paint and sand, repeat, the guard something special. Im pumped. I have been getting bored with my gear lately.
 
#9
Jordasch said:
Are you saying it is a good bass? Or no? Im confused by your post.

Im really digging the teal. Spray paint and sand, repeat, the guard something special. Im pumped. I have been getting bored with my gear lately.
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Yeah it's a good bass. Just nothing is perfect. You asked about the front pup route and it's bigger than the pup. Figured I'd try to give you some details instead of just gushing.
 
#16
It will be a problem, unless you like having the right side of the back of your shirt somewhere around your left shoulder blade.

I used a three inch leather strap, a Gotoh 201 bridge and Hipshot Ultralights and still had an issue with mine. That being said, I really enjoyed playing it...fit and finish were fine and it sounded great.

Great bass for playing while sitting!
 
#17
oldrookie said:
It will be a problem, unless you like having the right side of the back of your shirt somewhere around your left shoulder blade.

I used a three inch leather strap, a Gotoh 201 bridge and Hipshot Ultralights and still had an issue with mine. That being said, I really enjoyed playing it...fit and finish were fine and it sounded great.

Great bass for playing while sitting!
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Did you try moving the button from the horn to the neck heel? I'm gonna try that move.
 
#18
I have the Lake Placid Blue J copy and I am using the cheap nylon strap that came with it and I dont really have too much of a problem with neck dive. If im standing and playing for a while, it will slowly slide down maybe a few degrees over a few minutes, but nothing awful.
 

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