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SX Ursa 6-string Jazz bass

#641
I just made the mistake of reading this entire thread. Ordered a 3TS from Rondo just now.

It will be my winter mod platform...I know for sure I will add threaded neck inserts and level the frets, but will play it by ear from there.

I blame this purchase entirely on everybody who has posted in this thread!

:D
 
#643
This is my SX Ursa2 6 string, except that a week ago it was a 5 string. I have rheumatoid arthritis and sometimes the wider neck of a 6 string is painful for me to play.

I saw the Ibanez GVB36 with a narrow neck and 14mm string spacing and thought it might be cool, but I wasn't interested in spending $1100 to see if I liked it, then I saw this thread:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f18/converting-5-string-into-6-string-836808/

So I bought the SX and converted it. It has 14mm spacing at the bridge, but really narrow at the nut (1 5/8"). I like it, and it only cost $300 total.

I used a Kahler bridge because it could be adjusted to the narrow spacing (although I do think it is ugly). I used Hipshot Ultra-Lite tuners, a couple that are mismatched because I just used what was in my parts drawer. The strings are very even sounding in volume, even though they don't line up with the poles on the 5 string pickup. It sounds really good.

Before:

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After:

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#646
Showdown said:
This is my SX Ursa2 6 string, except that a week ago it was a 5 string. I have rheumatoid arthritis and sometimes the wider neck of a 6 string is painful for me to play.

I saw the Ibanez GVB36 with a narrow neck and 14mm string spacing and thought it might be cool, but I wasn't interested in spending $1100 to see if I liked it, then I saw this thread:

http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f18/converting-5-string-into-6-string-836808/

So I bought the SX and converted it. It has 14mm spacing at the bridge, but really narrow at the nut (1 5/8"). I like it, and it only cost $300 total.

I used a Kahler bridge because it could be adjusted to the narrow spacing (although I do think it is ugly). I used Hipshot Ultra-Lite tuners, a couple that are mismatched because I just used what was in my parts drawer. The strings are very even sounding in volume, even though they don't line up with the poles on the 5 string pickup. It sounds really good.

Before:

SX04_zpsa4ff108e.jpg


After:

SX01.jpg


SX03.jpg


sx04.jpg
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Wow, that looks like a tight fit!! Do you have any problems with pulling the strings off the fretboard when playing?
 
#649
Well I was in Seal Beach at Spaghettini B&G checking out my friend Gail Jhonson and 3 Piece Suit. I mean the bassman Rob MCBass was putting down. He was doing a nasty groove. I mean sweet tone, the whole nine yards. I decided to check out the gear, he was playing a SX Ursa 6string no upgrades. I was floored at how get the bass sounded. I am on the wagon about to place that order as soon as possible.

James:hyper:
 
#650
Took my sixer for a walk today. Even the stock strings sounded huge. I hadn't adjusted anything on it and it played surprisingly well. Better than some of the out of the box set ups I've seen on fenders commanding $700.

I think I need to raise the bass side of the pickups a bit since the output on the b wasn't as hot as I'd like, and I think after a tweak in the action she'll do nicely.
 
#651
Laklandlover said:
Well I was in Seal Beach at Spaghettini B&G checking out my friend Gail Jhonson and 3 Piece Suit. I mean the bassman Rob MCBass was putting down. He was doing a nasty groove. I mean sweet tone, the whole nine yards. I decided to check out the gear, he was playing a SX Ursa 6string no upgrades. I was floored at how get the bass sounded. I am on the wagon about to place that order as soon as possible.

James:hyper:
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CORRECTION: Just ordered:D
 
#654
Bootzilla...love the blocks, but you're missing a string and a pickguard ;)

Call me crazy, too!

I just ordered a second one and my first one hasn't even shipped yet!

Now I'll have one SB and one CAR and may need some kind of intervention before I order a black one!
 
#655
Yeah stupid me snapped the string over tuning :o it was the laim stock strings that came with it. I will have new ones put on when have pre-amp put in . I like it without the pick guard and will be having a custom one made by a friend .Probably gonna go with metal( ala traben Basses) pic guard.
 
#658
Dual cutaway solid Alder body; it is lightweight yet produces a full range of colorful tones
•Free padded carry bag and instructional DVD in English and Spanish included.
• Passive pickups offer superior output and two volume and one tone controls let you tailor your individual sound
• Truss rod adjustable Maple neck with Maple fretboard and dot inlays
• All Chrome hardware gives this bass a rich look
• The headstock features 4+2 tuner separation (4 one one side, twp on the other)
• Scale length is 34"
Width of the neck at the nut: 2 1/8" at the 12th fret: 2 15/16". String spacing at the nut is 1/4" and 1/2" at the bridge. Thickness at the first fret: 7/8" at the 12th: 15/16 Radius is 14"
• Overall length 45"
• Width at the widest point: 14"
•Scale: 34"
10 lbs
 

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