I did a quick search and I didn't quite find what I was looking for so I figured I'd make a thread about it. If I missed a thread comparing these two basses feel free to make me look an an idiot 
If you don't feel like reading the whole thing skip right to the bottom for the million dollar question.
I've recently been GASing for a cheap Jazz bass copy and I've been eyeing the SX for a week or two ow but today I came across the Squire VM on Musician's Friend and I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice?
The price is close enough for me that I don't care which costs more, just which one sounds "better". When I say better I'd like whichever one is most versatile and has the most punch/growl. I immediately noticed that the Squire has a maple body as opposed to the ash on the SX but IIRC they're bright sounding woods with a lot of bite and good sustain so I'm not sure which would be better in that department.
The other thing I was thinking about is electronics. The Squire has the Duncan Designed pickups which sound great but I could always swap out the pups in the Sx for something else since it's 100$ cheaper.
I guess it ultimately comes down to the body wood and build quality.
Which bass is put together the best and has the punchiest/growliest tone?
Any help would be appreciated.
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http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Vintage-Modified-Jazz-Bass?sku=519639
If you don't feel like reading the whole thing skip right to the bottom for the million dollar question.
I've recently been GASing for a cheap Jazz bass copy and I've been eyeing the SX for a week or two ow but today I came across the Squire VM on Musician's Friend and I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice?
The price is close enough for me that I don't care which costs more, just which one sounds "better". When I say better I'd like whichever one is most versatile and has the most punch/growl. I immediately noticed that the Squire has a maple body as opposed to the ash on the SX but IIRC they're bright sounding woods with a lot of bite and good sustain so I'm not sure which would be better in that department.
The other thing I was thinking about is electronics. The Squire has the Duncan Designed pickups which sound great but I could always swap out the pups in the Sx for something else since it's 100$ cheaper.
I guess it ultimately comes down to the body wood and build quality.
Which bass is put together the best and has the punchiest/growliest tone?
Any help would be appreciated.
Link Removed
http://bass-guitars.musiciansfriend.com/product/Squier-Vintage-Modified-Jazz-Bass?sku=519639
