Which SX?

The CAR LTD model has a much improved bridge, improved tuners, hotter pickups, and hand filled frets, is a little more expensive and I like the look better. Then again I hate the look of Jaguar basses.

Not much help, but....

 

I had a hard time deciding as well. I finally chose the red PJ with the black pick guard and ordered. Then I changed my mind. They were great about canceling and letting me reorder
the new PJ short scale sunburst. It will arrive Thursday.

 

Go for the Jazz. The Jag-style do not quite look like a real Jag. The Jazz is as traditional as you can get and fits in with everything and everyone. The LTD is your best bet. It's improved in all the right places and one heck of a bargain, not to mention an awesome bass.

Maybe this will whet your appetite. My SJB-75 LTD.

 

I have an LTD and a standard...and the LTD is much better...however, since then, I have found that I prefer the look of Rosewood necks...ESPECIALLY blocked rosewood...so my vote was for the Jag....but in the end, it is up to you, get the one that turns YOU on...

 

I bought the Jag BECAUSE it was different. Metallic red, rosewood with pearl blocks and it reminds me a little of a non-reverse Thiunderbird.

 

I'd go with the Jag-esque model, myself. There's plenty of straight Jazz-style basses out there (for plenty of good reasons, of course) - but I'd go with something off the beaten path. ^_^

 

You can get this bass for $70 off Ebay basswood body and you even get


INCLUDES:
instrument cable
shoulder strap
gig bag/carrying case
Free Guitar 101

 

That CAR LTD is stunning...even if it plays like crud, it would be a beautiful wall-piece.

 

I've got the Jag style short scale and I am pleased with it, but I voted jazz. Neck dive is a pain to deal with, and the jag-style has it in spades. Had to change tuners and bridge just to get it to where I could play without holding it up with my left hand. Still have to adjust up in between songs.

Noted that others didn't like the looks of it, but I think the look is spectacular. Don't want one that everybody else has, so that works for me.

 

SJB! Hot!

 

How's the neck on that? Does it feel like a Geddy model or more like a P-bass? I am looking to pick up a neck from Rondo for a project bass.

 

I say go for the jazz. To me it doesn't make sense to buy a jaguar looking bass with the electronics of a jazz. It would just be a different looking jazz bass.
Of course if you love the sound of a jazz and the looks of a jag, more power to you!