Essex.............but is it really versatile? Cuz the direction of music im lookin for is some where between The Transplants and SOAD. Oh Yeah......U guyz have been a lot of help so far....Thanx, man.
If your going to do that kind of music, get the SPJ-62 so you can get that growl that SOAD has, yet get the punch that The Transplants have. Thats my opinion atleast.
Okay......I was thinkin of a spj-62 but only problem is that the thing looks like a country western guitar.....I mean don't get me wrong. I know that it still could have a great sound. but im lookin for sumthing with sound and a somewhat decent look to it. But you've been A LOT of help NewBassPlayer66 ..and thanx, i appreciate it man. Do you guyz know if their is any other essex have the versatility to play the sounds of the Transplants and SOAD?
haha, I can kinda see what you mean man Its all good though. Just a suggestion for it. I'm not sure if you can get one w/ the versatility cept that spj-62, but it doesnt hurt for others to tell ya what they think Also, your welcome for the help...I'm trying to be of some use here on TB now...spent too much time being a waste of time Good luck on the search man ~ Tyler Also, use Stainless Steel strings on whichever one you get!
Hey, I got an Essex fretless Jazz. Honestly, it is just as high quality as each MIM Fender jazz I've played. Go with one of the Essex Jazz basses. They have the versitility you will be looking for. You can get a really big fat sound from the neck p-up, with punch and snap from the bridge p-up. Go with the Essex Jazz, it'll rock your socks off
Hey, just my advice, but don't go for an Essex with P/J pickups. I have heard bad things about low cost basses with P/J pickups. I personally wouldn't go with that combo. Jazz basses have a very versitile pickup combination. There are tons of sounds available with different amounts of the two pickup signals. Like I said, it's your choice, but I would go with the Jazz, not the P/J.
You have heard those things, but these SX basses are freakin machines man, they surprise all! But yeah, that Jazz one will give you the growl of SOAD and maybe with a little EQing and stuff you should get that Transplants sound. I was thinking that before I posted about the P/J one, but thought I might get that idea out there first.
Okay I think I've made my choice.......a SX SJB-62 MG. Hopefully It has the sound and versatility you guyz say it has and it already has the decent look i wanted.......so it's settled. WOW....that's weird..I came out with my heart set on a yamaha rbx170 for 170 dollars and now im gettin an essex, which i never heard of till till a couple of days ago when i joined this board.
TB is a powerful place It happens to all of us. The Essex basses are like a godsend...LoL. No one can get over how great they are for the price. I hope you are happy with it Post a review after you've tried it out. ~ Tyler