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SX versus Jazz bass necks.

e_fence

e_fence

Oct 23, 2009
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Atlanta
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Quick question for anyone who has SX basses and can speak about their necks versus Fender Jazz necks. I need an inexpensive 'beater' bass for some around town gigs and because I have a two year old running around the house.

I've played and owned Jazz basses and my main bass is a STERLING - very thin small neck. I know the SX bass necks are a bit thicker, but was just wondering if anyone would speak to the playability versus a thin 'jazz' style neck.
 
#6
EagleMoon said:
I have had several SX basses, and to me the necks are considerably thicker. Not comfortable at all. I know there's a lot of people on here that swear by them, but most of mine ended up in the dumpster.
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Fingerboard width wise, they're basically the same as a Fender Jazz. Front to back? They're thick as hell and I love that about them. My SX Jazz bass is probably the best feeling bass neck I've ever owned. (Standard Jazz thin width with a nice thick depth... that's way deeper than any Fender I've played). I love them and they're perfect for me. All that aside, SX is cheap enough to give a shot and see for yourself if it's the choice for you.

The real hands on is the bread and butter. If you don't like it, you could probably flip it here for somewhat of what it cost. I mean, people on TB are banana's for SX basses! (Myself included. :D)
 
#7
Slax said:
Fingerboard width wise, they're basically the same as a Fender Jazz. Front to back? They're thick as hell and I love that about them. My SX Jazz bass is probably the best feeling bass neck I've ever owned. (Standard Jazz thin width with a nice thick depth... that's way deeper than any Fender I've played). I love them and they're perfect for me. All that aside, SX is cheap enough to give a shot and see for yourself if it's the choice for you.

The real hands on is the bread and butter. If you don't like it, you could probably flip it here for somewhat of what it cost. I mean, people on TB are banana's for SX basses! (Myself included. :D)
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+1, I have 4 basses with SX J necks on them. Best feeling necks of any bass to me. It just works out that they're cheap.
 
#8
I have 2 70's Jazz basses and 2 SX Jazz basses
Ther earlier Jazz has a thinner sided to side and front to back neck than the SX
The later Jazz is abouth the same width but only slightly thicker front to back

I like the SX shape better than the Fenders
The SX is considerably smaller than a P neck if that is of any help
 
#10
RWP said:
I am always amazed that people like the SX neck over the Fender. Just goes to show you it isn't about money.
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Neck "feel" is just about preference. To me SX necks feel very similar to my G&L necks. A slightly more substantial feel that I like. As to what you have to pay to get such a neck is an entirely different question.

Actual measurements on necks at 5th fret

Thickness:

SX = 22.7 mm
G&L = 23.5 mm
OLP = 24.2 mm

(These are all 5 string basses. Someone with 4 stringers will have to do that measurement)
 
#11
The necks feel great to me - as comfortable as any American Jazz I own/have owned. Perhaps a little thicker front to back, but never uncomfortable. What's more, I'm amazed at the quality of the wood SX seems to come up with for basses at these prices. Every SX bass I own has beautiful figuring on both front & back. After 3 SX basses in a row, I can't help but think somewhere along the line I've been taken for a ride by other companies who don't or won't come up with nice looking pieces of wood to use for necks for basses even with starting prices in the $500 (or higher) range. I've never seen this kind quality of wood in this price range, that's for sure.

Example of front figuring on neck:

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What I'd guess is at least AAA-quality Tiger flame maple on another of my SX basses:

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e_fence said:
Quick question for anyone who has SX basses and can speak about their necks versus Fender Jazz necks. I need an inexpensive 'beater' bass for some around town gigs and because I have a two year old running around the house.

I've played and owned Jazz basses and my main bass is a STERLING - very thin small neck. I know the SX bass necks are a bit thicker, but was just wondering if anyone would speak to the playability versus a thin 'jazz' style neck.
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My 2 SX SJB 62-4+5 basses have a thinner neck then my Fender Jazz Deluxe V.......GO FIGURE ???
 

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